For 20 years, Durbin has been the Lake High School football head coach. He has overseen the early workouts in winter that lead up to the summer workouts, two-a-day practices, the regular season and if they are fortunate to amass a sufficient record, the Division II state playoffs. Along the way, the Blue Streaks have also competed in three Division II state title games at the historic Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in Massillon.
When you have a leak, the well quits pumping, the bathroom needs a remodel or the kitchen sink has sunk—who do you call? R&R Plumbing in Uniontown might be a good fix for your misfit plumbing.
Beth Shaub can’t wait for the daffodils to return.
Not just because she is as weather-worn as the rest of Northeast Ohio. Shaub can’t wait for the daffodils to return because the sweet spring flowers marks the return of another bright bunch to her life – the migrant worker community.
For more than two decades, Hartville Printing and Copy has been a fixture in the Hartville community. That has meant serving the community's printing needs, but for owners Dick and Debbie Christopher, it has also meant being an active part of the community and always giving back.
There is quite a history behind the little meat market on the corner in Uniontown known as Bledsoe’s. Bledsoe owned the store for 25 years before current owner, Tom Rickenbacker bought it.
Mark your calendars now for these upcoming events.
Memorabilia made from wood salvaged before the tearing down of the old Uniontown School by a group of alumni and sold to alumni, teachers, students and friends has provided monies for a scholarship fund to benefit former Uniontown Elementary School students.
The Lake Dollars for Scholars program is a success because of the generous support of businesses and individuals in the Lake Community. In 17 years, the Lake Dollars for Scholars program has awarded 592 scholarships totaling more than $360,000.
Wanda Rayman, the owner of The Olde Picket Fence, is celebrating her 20th year of business. In August of 1989, Wanda and her husband, Bill, took ownership of a business named Hartville’s Amish Collection. It was housed in a brand new 3,200 square foot building on Route 619.
Hartville’s locally owned Eaton Place, a full service home furnishings and accessories store located at 465 W. Maple St., will host the Lake Township Chamber of Commerce’s next Business After Hours networking event for chamber members and guests from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24. Co-hosting the event is Hartville’s FirstMerit Bank.
Like a plant on the farmland supporting it, Hartville Elevator has grown to meet changing needs while keeping its roots firm in its history. The local mill, a reliable landmark with its trademark yellow-painted front, celebrates its 100th year of service. Though the direction of the business has changed, owners Ed Ringer and Craig Wellspring are keeping the spirit of the business alive.
The Lake Township Historical Society is making sure that the history of Lake Township is being well preserved. The mission of the township is to preserve the oral and written history and three dimensional objects for the citizens of Lake Township. The society strives to hold and maintain manuscripts, published material, prints, photographs, audio and visual recordings, and ephemeral collections.
In every town, there is a center of activity, where the main roads come together to bring the community its commerce and its life. In Uniontown, Cleveland Avenue and Edison Street cross to pound out the heartbeat of history.
