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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
1970s fish and chips chain Arthur Treacher's to make central Ohio return
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A central Ohio fish and chips eatery is closing to make way for the return of Arthur Treacher's, a chain attempting a comeback after shuttering hundreds of U.S. locations years ago. Marino's Seafood Fish & Chips at 1216 W. Fifth Ave. near Grandview Heights is closing as owners Harry and Rosemarie Kougendakis retire this month, Columbus Business First confirmed on Wednesday. The Kougendakis family has operated the eatery under the Marino's brand since 1992. Pride on High viewing area to benefit Columbus LGBTQ+ groups However, the location will continue serving up hush puppies and fried fish as Arthur Treacher's moves in to take over. The ownership change is a homecoming for the Arthur Treacher's brand, which operated the West Fifth Avenue building as a location in the 1980s before it became Marino's. The Kougendakis family told Columbus Business First that discussions between the brands began earlier this year and that many from the Marino's staff are staying to work under Arthur Treacher's. The new owners didn't respond to NBC4's request for comment. The announcement comes after Arthur Treacher's began welcoming customers this spring to a reopened third location in Cleveland Heights at 13216 Cedar Road, which was home to an Arthur Treacher's from the 1970s to the 1990s. The chain had announced the eatery's relaunch last August, and held a grand opening celebration on April 1. How a small town was revamped into 'Ohio's most loveable downtown' 'That store was always such a nostalgic location for the brand and the business, and it just came up in conversation with ownership and the opportunity was available for us,' Christian Burden, Arthur Treacher's marketing director, told NBC4's Cleveland-area sister station last fall. Arthur Treacher's launched in 1969 out of Columbus and offered fish and chips, fried chicken, clam chowder, hush puppies and more. The chain was named after the British actor who starred in a series of movies in the 1930s and in 1964's 'Mary Poppins.' The fish and chips chain reached its peak in the late 1970s with more than 820 locations across the nation, but bounced between several owners. Lumara Foods of America purchased the chain in March 1982, then filed for bankruptcy four months later. Black bear spotted in Licking County for the first time in over two decades Chapter 11 proceedings and additional ownership changes throughout the following decades dwindled the brand to two locations, which remain open today, also in northeast Ohio at 12585 Rockside Road in Garfield Heights and at 1833 State Road in Cuyahoga Falls. All three Arthur Treacher's locations are open 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio citizens working to get proposal on ballot to abolish property taxes
(iStock / Getty Images Plus) A group of homeowners is taking tax relief into their own hands — fighting to get a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would abolish property taxes. Property taxes are at an all-time high for Marlene Homan in Cleveland. 'When you're on Social Security, that's a lot of money,' Homan said of the increase in her tax bill. 'And I know a lot of people got hit with a lot worse.' And with reappraisals and voter-approved tax hikes, it has been pricing some Ohioans out of their homes. 'Where does it end?' she asked. Due to what Lakewood advocate Beth Blackmarr calls the lack of movement from lawmakers to provide relief, residents are taking taxes into their own hands. 'We really need change, because nothing was getting done — substantially,' Blackmarr said. She is leading a movement to abolish property taxes in the state, and the Citizens for Property Tax Reform is on their way to getting a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Click here to read the full proposal. 'Legislators, in many ways, are reluctant to dive in,' she added. State Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson) has been tasked by House Speaker Matt Huffman to help devise property tax relief. The Northeast Ohio lawmaker understands the concerns, he said, but is asking homeowners to be patient. 'I know our members are motivated, it's just also getting it right and making sure the policy is a good one,' he said. 'We don't want to do anything that's just real quick or haphazard.' Gov. Mike DeWine raised another concern about what happens to local governments, police stations and schools if there are no more property taxes. 'I understand [their concerns], but they have an obligation — I think a moral obligation — to come forward and explain how they're going to pay for schools, how they're going to pay for the things that we value in Ohio,' the governor told us. Many schools rely on property taxes for the vast majority of their funding, with some Cleveland-area schools at about 80%. 'There are other ways that this can be approached,' Blackmarr said about funding schools. 'SDIT, a school district income tax, to help balance out the property taxes in their district.' But the advocate said that this movement doesn't have to hit the ballot. 'So really, this is the power going back to the people?' we asked. 'It is; it's the power back to people,' she responded. 'Hopefully, what legislators will do, is counter with some legislation of their own.' The state ballot board will decide Wednesday if the organization can start collecting signatures for the November ballot. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Teenage lacrosse player died from blunt-force injury during game, medical examiner says
Teenage lacrosse player died from blunt-force injury during game, medical examiner says Dylan Veselic was injured during a May 6 game in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, when he was blocking a shot and the ball hit him at the base of the back of his head. The team has ended its season early. A Cleveland-area high school lacrosse player died from an accidental blunt-force injury he got during a game this month, according to the medical examiner's office that performed his autopsy. Dylan Veselic, 16, was playing in a lacrosse game in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, on May 6, when he was injured, the Bay Village School District previously told USA TODAY. The teen was trying to block another player's shot when the ball hit him at the base of the back of his head, below his helmet, reported WKYC-TV. Dylan's death stemmed from a blunt-force injury to his craniocervical area, where the skull connects to the first few vertebrae of the neck, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office said on May 13. Olmsted Township police and fire officials responded to the scene before Dylan was rushed to the hospital. Doctors performed surgery on the teenager, reported television station WEWS-TV. Dylan died two days after the injury, the school district confirmed. The Bay Village Boys Lacrosse team announced that it was ending its season early on Tuesday, May 13. 'Following a period of thoughtful reflection this past weekend, the Bay High School Boys Lacrosse Team has made the decision to conclude its season,' the team wrote on X, formerly Twitter. More about the fallen lacrosse player The teenager was a sophomore at Bay Village High School, the school district confirmed. Principal Jason Martin said in a statement that he was kind and well-known. "Dylan was a well-liked and respected young man who touched the lives of many with his kindness, character, and spirit,' Martin wrote in the statement. 'We extend our deepest condolences to his family during this unimaginably difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, and we hope they find comfort in the love and support of our community.' On May 8, classmates created a tribute for the teenager at his locker, the district shared online. Lacrosse clubs in Australia also held moments of silence for him. Matt Spellman, the athletics and activities director of the Bay Village School District, said in a statement that "Dylan was an amazing student, always wearing a smile on his face while supporting his fellow teammates." "He was kind, hardworking, and dedicated, consistently showing leadership, empathy, and a positive attitude both on the field and in the classroom," Spellman said. Dylan's family thanks community for support While the teen was hospitalized, locals started a meal train to support his family. The meal train started with a $500 goal and by May 13, nearly $118,000 had been raised. 'We are deeply touched by the overwhelming support and kindness shown by our community and beyond,' his family said in a statement. Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Influencer ‘adopts' local rescue dog for awareness
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – It's a happy reunion that's been taking place each week this month. Cleveland-area social media influencer Joey Kinsley makes the 90-minute drive to Animal Charity in Boardman just to see Onyx. Onyx is nearly 9 years old and has been here since the summer of 2018 when his owner was arrested. That's longer than any other dog. Kinsley, who uses the name 'SirYacht' and has more than a million followers on his different platforms, said the story moved him to take action. 'About a month ago, I think, somebody sent me a message saying that Onyx has been here for a while,' Kinsley said. 'Instead of sitting back and not doing anything, I was like, why don't I just try to help out.' Each week, Kinsley and 76-pound Onyx spend their time playing, taking walks, and even stopping at Handel's for a pup cup. Their exploits are then shared with Kinsley's followers, as well as those of Animal Charity. 'I think, hopefully, it's bringing some awareness. Not just Onyx but to a lot of dogs and animals that need adoption,' Kinsley said. It's even helped the agency with donations of supplies, some coming with notes hoping Onyx can find a forever home soon. Donations of money are needed, too. 'We are truly struggling monetarily to make sure that all these animals are getting exactly what they need,' said Jan MacMurchy, with Animal Charity of Ohio. While Kinsley thinks about taking in Onyx himself, he plans to continue working to spread the message of adopting a new pet instead of shopping for one. 'I hope people realize the amazing things that go on here,' he said. In the meantime, Kinsley and Onyx have another playdate scheduled next week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox Sports
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich's son apologizes for prank call to Shedeur Sanders
Jax Ulbrich, the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has confessed to being the person who made a prank call to Shedeur Sanders and falsely informed him that he was being selected by the New Orleans Saints in the 2025 NFL Draft. "On Friday night, I made a tremendous mistake. Shedeur, what I did was completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful," Jax Ulbrich wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday. "I'm so sorry I took away from your moment, it was selfish and childish. I could never imagine getting ready to celebrate one of the greatest moments of your life and I made a terrible mistake and messed with that moment. Thank you for accepting my call earlier today, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me." The Falcons confirmed that the younger Ulbrich was the one who made the prank call to Sanders, who was eventually drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round after his surprising fall. In a statement, the Falcons said that Ulbrich "unintentionally came across" Sanders' contact phone for the draft off an iPad while he was visiting his parents at home and decided to write down the phone number for later. Jeff Ulbrich was "unaware" of his son's actions, the Falcons claimed in the statement. "The Atlanta Falcons do not condone this behavior and send our sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family, who we have been in contact with to apologize to, as well as facilitate an apology directly from Jax to the Sanders family," the Falcons wrote in their statement. "We have also been in contact with the NFL and will continue to cooperate fully with any inquiries we may receive from the NFL league office. We are thoroughly reviewing all protocols, and updating if necessary, to help prevent an incident like this from happening again." After Sanders fell out of the first round of the draft, many expected him to be selected early on Day 2. Then videos emerged of him on social media getting a call from someone saying that they were Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and that the team was set to draft him. "It's been a long wait, man," the person, now confirmed to be Jax Ulbrich, said. "We're going to take you with our next pick, man, but you're going to have to wait a little bit longer, man. Sorry about that." In the video posted to Deion Sanders Jr.'s YouTube channel, Shedeur Sanders appeared confused when he got the prank call, turning to people at his draft party and asking, "What does that mean?" The Saints took a different quarterback, Tyler Shough, in the second round with the No. 40 pick. As the NFL reportedly began an investigation into the matter, Sanders played down the incident after he was drafted by the Browns on Saturday. "It didn't really have an impact on me, because it was just like, I mean, OK, like I don't feed into negativity or I don't feed into that stuff," Sanders told Cleveland-area reporters on a conference call. "You've seen on Deion Jr.'s YouTube video. My reaction to it, I don't — it is what it is. I think, of course, it is childish. Of course, I feel like it was a childish act, but everybody does childish things here and there." Sanders wasn't the only player from this year's draft who said they received a prank call. Philadelphia Eagles sixth-round pick Kyle McCord and Buffalo Bills sixth-rounder Chase Lundt both told reporters they had gotten several prank calls. Tyler Warren, a first-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts, was also on the receiving end of one, per multiple reports. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
