Good morning, Portage County. Behind the counter of a small shop in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood, an economics dropout is crafting something sweeter than financial forecasts. Jeff Morsfield traded textbooks for toffee recipes in 2019, building his candy-making passion into Jeff's Candy Shop, where an antique brass rolling machine transforms simple ingredients into artisanal confections. His journey from farmers markets to brick-and-mortar storefront represents the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that makes our region so vibrant.
On a more somber note, the Akron community is grappling with tragedy after a 26-year-old man lost his life in an early Sunday morning shooting at a Grant Street BP station. Meanwhile, food enthusiasts have until July 14 to nominate their favorite hidden culinary gems in Cleveland Heights and University Heights for Cleveland.com's "Best of Cleveland" dining guide, which will spotlight the 25 most beloved local establishments.
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🔫 Deadly shooting claims young man's life at Akron gas station. A 26-year-old was fatally shot multiple times early Sunday morning at a BP on Grant Street. Akron Police and EMS arrived at the scene around 4:14 a.m. to find the victim lying on the ground. First responders pronounced the man dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the victim's name as the investigation into the shooting continues.
🍽️ Cleveland's foodie hunt turns to the Heights for hidden gems. Cleveland.com is searching for the best restaurants and bars in Cleveland Heights and University Heights. Readers can nominate their favorite local establishments until July 14, with only one nomination per person allowed. After compiling nominations, the "Best of Cleveland" team will create a poll for readers to vote on their top spots. The winning establishments will receive a special visit from the team, who will profile what makes these places so amazing and create a dining guide featuring the top 25 places.
🍬 Young entrepreneur turns sweet tooth into thriving candy business. Jeff Morsfield abandoned economics studies to follow his passion for making candy, starting with his mother's toffee recipe in 2019. His handcrafted treats include toffee bars, candied nuts, and hard candies made on an antique brass rolling machine he found on eBay. After building a following through farmers markets and social media, Morsfield opened Jeff's Candy Shop in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood in June, where he sells his creations alongside other local confections Friday through Sunday.
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