Portage County • June 19, 2025
Good morning, Portage County. "Joy, life and love are worth fighting for" โ these powerful words from Jeremy Sosin capture the resilience of an American couple whose Israeli wedding trip transformed into an unexpected wartime experience. While Sosin and Rabbi Stacy Schlein navigate missile alerts and safety relocations, their story reminds us how quickly celebration can shift to uncertainty in our interconnected world.
Meanwhile, Northeast Ohio's culinary landscape continues to evolve with The Legacy and EVOO preparing to bring fresh flavors to Lyndhurst's Legacy Village. The Legacy will resurrect beloved dishes from Brad Friedlander's 50-year career when it opens around Thanksgiving, complete with a hidden 1920s-style speakeasy. In University Heights, emergency response protocols are getting a closer look as Fire Chief Robert Perko advocates for regulation of non-911 services โ ensuring residents receive optimal care during their most vulnerable moments.
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๐ฎ๐ฑ American couple's Israeli wedding trip turns into wartime uncertainty. Jeremy Sosin and Rabbi Stacy Schlein traveled to Israel for a celebration but now find themselves unable to return to Ohio as scheduled due to ongoing missile attacks. The couple, who arrived June 8, are carefully monitoring announcements from Israeli authorities and El Al Airlines while relocating from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem for safety. Despite the stress of seeking shelter at a moment's notice, Sosin reports feeling surrounded by care from family and friends. Through this experience, he's found renewed conviction that "joy, life and love are worth fighting for" even amid conflict.
๐ฝ๏ธ Cleveland dining scene expands with two new local restaurants. Cleveland Restaurant Management Group is opening The Legacy and EVOO at Legacy Village shopping center in Lyndhurst. The Legacy, opening around Thanksgiving, will revive favorite dishes from consultant Brad Friedlander's 50-year career at iconic establishments like Cafรฉ Brio and Moxie. The restaurant will feature a modern dining room, patio seating, and a hidden 1920s-style speakeasy. EVOO, a Greek-Mediterranean concept opening in early 2026, will offer fresh, bold flavors in an elegant setting with healthy and vegan options.
๐จ Fire chief wants to regulate non-911 emergency services in town. University Heights Fire Chief Robert Perko is urging City Council to create legislation that would license and regulate any emergency response service not connected to 911. Both in April and May, the mayor issued statements encouraging residents to call 911 first during emergencies. Perko believes this approach will ensure the best possible outcome for patients needing emergency assistance.
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