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🍣 Sushi's swan song

Dev Test County • February 19, 2025

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Good morning, Dev Test County. After 46 years of rolling perfect sushi and orchestrating theatrical teppanyaki displays, Otani Japanese Restaurant is preparing to write its final chapter. The Mayfield Heights institution that introduced Ohio's first sushi bar back in 1978 - when most locals thought raw fish was just bait - will serve its last magnificent meals on March 16. Talk about the end of an era.

Speaking of traffic-stopping news (pun absolutely intended), State Route 43 got an unexpected intermission Tuesday morning when a semi decided to take an unscheduled break north of Frost Road. Thankfully, Streetsboro's finest quickly turned this potential gridlock drama into a brief intermission, and the show is back on the road. Just another reminder that even our commutes can serve up surprising plot twists.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🚛 Disabled semi-truck briefly shuts down major Ohio road. State Route 43 north of Frost Road in Streetsboro was temporarily closed Tuesday morning due to a stranded semi-truck blocking traffic. Local police managed the situation and successfully coordinated the removal of the disabled vehicle. Traffic has since returned to normal with the roadway fully reopened to vehicles.

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🍜 Iconic Ohio Japanese restaurant says sayonara after 46-year run. Otani Japanese Restaurant in Mayfield Heights announced its final service will be March 16, marking the retirement of owner Janet Yee. The pioneering establishment, which opened in 1978, introduced Ohio's first sushi bar and brought traditional Japanese dining to Northeast Ohio. Over the years, Otani evolved to include vegan options and ramen, while maintaining its beloved teppanyaki and horigotatsu-style dining experiences. The Yee family, who joined as investors in 1985, expressed deep gratitude to customers they've come to consider family.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

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PRESENTED BY Amy Jackson, CENTURY 21

Real estate listing image Expansive industrial land awaits buyers: A rare opportunity awaits with nearly 30 acres of Light Industrial-zoned land in Hiram, listed at $360,000, offering significant development potential just north of Hiram College. Buyers should verify allowable uses and utility access with the village.
Real estate listing image Four-bedroom home with big yard: This charming four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Garrettsville is listed for $210,000 and features hardwood floors, a large yard, and a detached garage with loft space, perfect for relaxation and entertaining.
Real estate listing image Spacious home near Kent State: Discover this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home near Kent State University, featuring modern upgrades, a screened 3-season room, and beautiful backyard views, all for $298,000.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

☕ Feb. 19 - Lattes with Leaders: Start your morning with community movers and shakers at Lattes with Leaders! Network over fresh coffee at Bean and the Baker in Ravenna (107 E Main St) this Wednesday at 7:30am.
🏠 Feb. 19 - Open House Tour: Looking for your dream home? Stop by this charming Ravenna property for an open house at 241 Myrtle St, where your next chapter could begin. Join us February 19th from 4-6PM.
🤝 Feb. 20 - Ravenna AA Night: Find support and community at Ravenna Thursday Nite's AA meeting, hosted in a welcoming space at 263 S Prospect St. Join fellow members on February 20th for connection and understanding.
🧩 Feb. 20 - Lake House Trivia Night: Put your knowledge to the test at Lake House Kitchen + Bar's weekly trivia night! Exercise those brain cells while enjoying great food and drinks this Tuesday at Kent's favorite lakeside spot.
🎸 Feb. 21 - Beatles Night at Kent: Get your Beatles fix as Up 'Til brings pitch-perfect harmonies to Water Street Tavern's Beatlefest! Catch all your favorite Fab Four tunes on February 21 in downtown Kent.
🎤 Feb. 21 - Josee McGee Live: Join singer-songwriter Josee McGee for an intimate evening of live music at Laziza in downtown Kent. Catch her soulful performance on February 21st at 195 E Erie Street.
✍️ Feb. 22 - Winter Writing Festival: Calling all wordsmiths! Warm up your creativity at the Winter Writing Festival, featuring workshops, author panels, book sales, and an open mic night. Join us February 22 at Main Street Ravenna.
✍️ Feb. 22 - Winter Writing Festival: Calling all wordsmiths! Award-winning author Julie Hatcher headlines this year's Winter Writing Festival at Reed Memorial Library in Ravenna. Join fellow writers on February 22 for an inspiring literary celebration.

🍞 Daily Bread Crumb

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PRESENTED BY Northbend Church

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

-1 Corinthians 13:13

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