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Study shows thousands speeding through Alachua County school zones

Slow down, or you might find a speeding ticket in your mailbox soon. Alachua County commissioners voted last week to begin a public information campaign warning drivers that they may soon be fined for speeding in school zones as they…

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant in Redding closes after 28 years

One of downtown Redding’s oldest restaurants has closed. La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant, which was opened by the Manzo family nearly 30 years ago, closed last week. “We extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support over the past 28 years….

1924 Model T Ford to make century trip through Ohio on Lincoln Highway

A 1924 Model T Ford car will drive through Ohio as part of the American Museum of Speed’s “Sea to Sea in a Model T” event across the United States on the Lincoln Highway. The Model T Ford car was…

Celebrate National Donut Day at these 5 Brevard locations

The first Friday in June, which is the 7th this year, is National Donut Day. Now before you scoff and say this just a made-up day to indulge in sugary treats, hear us out. National Donut Day was started more…

Bagigio’s named as one of Leon County’s first microgrant recipients

An Italian restaurant in Woodville is one of the first local businesses to be awarded recipients a new Targeted Emergency Assistance Microgrant, or TEAM, under a new program initiated by Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban. In a ceremony at the…

Can over-the-counter pain relievers cause health problems?

Editor’s Note: The following is part of a class project originally initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban in fall 2021. Kuban continued the project this spring semester, challenging his students to find sustainability efforts in…

Ohioans favorite hot dog topping chili

Even though the weather for Memorial Day isn’t as sunny as we’d like, you may still be throwing some hot dogs on the grill as it’s a traditional outdoor food favorite. But not everyone agrees on what’s the best condiment…

Rockford’s new northern Italian eatery promises familiarity with flair

The German restaurant known as Der Rathskeller that operated on Rockford’s North End for 90 years isn’t coming back.  But the location is going to carry on the tradition of housing an ethnic restaurant. “We are excited to bring a…

New ice cream parlor opens in downtown Newmarket

NEWMARKET — Main Street just got a little sweeter with the opening of Sprinkled on Main, an ice cream parlor that promises to “dish out the sprinkles.” Sonny and Cassy Vasques, the culinary duo behind Ginger and Clove and North of…

Bloomington summer free meal program begins May 22

Beginning Wednesday, youth ages 18 and younger will be able to get a free, healthy meal at locations across Bloomington. Community Kitchen of Monroe County and Monroe County Community School Corp. will serve the meals, as they have in past…