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For The Kids + Pets of Medina County

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KIDS AND PETS OF MEDINA COUNTY. We’ve rounded up the coolest, kid-friendly activities in our area for an awesome feature article, as well as some other family-realted articles for you to enjoy in this issue. Plus, if there’s one thing we’ve learned from living in Medina County, it’s that we sure do love our pets! This issue highlights some of the best resources for our furry friends, from mobile fitness and massage to boarding and daycare. As summer winds down and we prepare for another school year ahead, we remind you to take the time and enjoy some quality time with your kids—and pets—this month.

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FEATURES 24 Two Local Businesses The Whole Family Will Love Visit The Original Dan's Dogs Diner and Sweets & Geeks For A Memorable Family Experience

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What many don't know is that this successful

Scene 75. Their arcade features over 130 games,

entertainment complex began as a distant dream

including favorites like skeeball and air hockey.

of the Ohio-based Sandler family. The journey

In addition, there is laser tag, indoor go-karting,

to creating and finalizing the concept of Scene

blacklight mini-golf, bumper cars, a vault laser

75 was challenging but with the help of lifelong

maze, mini-bowling a 4-D motion movie the-

friends, devoted family members, passionate

ater and even inflatable bounce houses! With

strangers and a unique business plan, the dream

a little something for everyone, Scene 75 is the

ultimately became a reality in 2012 when the

quintessential family destination.

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additional locations in Cinncinati, Cleveland and,

Scene 75 knows that after a few hours of play-

most recently, Columbus. The Cleveland location,

ing arcade games, a couple of intense matches

at 3688 Center Rd., is the closest to Medina; just

of laser tag and a go around the indoor go-kart-

a 20-minute drive from the square!

ing track, you are going to have worked up an appetite! That's why they created Food Truck Alley. This unique dining concept is the first of its kind in the U.S., offering three one-of-a-kind food trucks in one space! The concept started with the Scene 75 team spending months uncovering the best culinary experiences in the food truck market in order to best replicate them. After they found exactly what they were looking for, they created an indoor space that looks like a real alley, with real trucks and stringed lights. Food Truck Alley features The Great Garrettini’s Pizzeria, The All-American and Snack Shack – providing patrons with everything from wood oven-fired pizzas, burgers, tacos, soft pretzels, ice cream and more! For more information about Scene 75, visit Scene75.com. Mention this article for $50 off your next birthday party!

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Two Local Businesses The Whole Family Will Love THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES IN NORTHEAST OHIO. From candy shops galore to retro arcades and outdoor adventure centers, there are so many different experiences for the entire family to enjoy together. While there are so many that we love – so many, in fact, that it would be impossible to list them all – here are two that especially stand out.

operating a successful, family-oriented business. Co-owners, Ron and Lisa, even have all four of

building has been home to many thriving Medina busi-

their kids working in the diner!

nesses over the years. The building’s first tenant was

Dan’s iconic menu features salads, sandwiches,

Tonsing Coffins and Cabinet Ware from 1859-1866. It

burgers and, of course, ‘Dogs Worth Barking About.’

then became Smith Drugs and Medicines in 1867 until

From classics like the Dan’s Famous Dog – featuring

1897. Throughout the 1900s, the building continued to be

Chicago style mustard, relish, onions, cucumber, hot

a prosperous dwelling for various businesses, including

peppers, pickles and celery salt – and the Chili Dog

Hatch Dairy Store and Delicatessen from 1930-1945, Jam

to innovative favorites like the Mac Attack – a hot dog

Bar from 1945-1992 – during which extensive renovations

smothered in creamy mac and cheese – and the Party

took place to add new fixtures, kitchen equipment and

Animal – a dog covered with crushed potato chips,

more – and finally, The Original Dan’s Dogs Diner.

smothered in a cheddar cheese sauce and topped

Since opening in the historic 111 West Liberty St. building, Dan’s Dogs has had various owners, beginning

with pretzels – Dan’s over two dozen hot dog creations to choose from, ranging from traditional to unique.

with Steve and Kay Chylik. The couple decided to tran-

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sition the popular bar into an eatery, which proved to

Dan’s Dogs Diner and to stay up-to-date with

be a huge financial success. During their ownership, an

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average of 7,000 hot dogs would be sold every month!

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The Original Dan’s Dogs Diner

This all-American eatery is located in the historic 111 West Liberty St. building. Dating back to 1859, the

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W Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256.

Clue, to dense and action-packed multiplayer games like Fallout, Ticket to Ride and Dune. Also notewor-

orabilia. As the name suggests, this family-friendly

thy is their collection of roleplaying games such as

story offers a plethora of ‘Sweet’ candy and ‘Geeky’

Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games like

games and collectibles.

Pokemon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh.

The Medina location – just steps from the Historic

The truly astonishing selection of candy and nov-

Medina Square – opened its doors less than one

elties that Sweets & Geeks offers in addition to their

year ago, the owners of Sweets & Geeks owned and

games solidifies the shop as a utopia for kids. Carrying

operated a card and collectibles stores in the greater

everything from PEZ dispensers and lollipops galore

Cleveland area for the past 20 years! With Sweets &

to international candies, bacon-flavored candies,

Geeks, their goal is to continue their long-standing

old-fashioned candies and more – you name it, they

legacy as an excellent local game store but with the

have it! They even have the largest selection of sodas

added ambiance of a pop-culture candy store!

in Ohio that features more than 600 unique flavors! And

At the very heart of Sweets & Geeks is the goal

if you love finding neat memorabilia, they offer a huge

to provide a friendly space for individuals from all

selection of Funko Pop! collectibles, gag gifts, life-sized

walks of life to buy and play games while enjoying

cardboard cutouts, collectible signs and more.

a little something sweet. With thousands of games

To learn more about Sweets & Geeks, visit

to choose from, they do just that. Their board game

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are down at the Zoo, you might be wondering who helps provide for the animals – and that would be the Cleveland Zoological Society.

Each year, the Zoo Society raises and provides $200,000 for animal care, but in 2020,

The Cleveland Zoological Society is a separate nonprofit that is

they surpassed that amount and raised more

the partner of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. They work hand-in-

than half a million dollars for animal care. This

hand on a variety of strategies, events and fundraising. They share

money from generous donors goes towards

the same mission as the Zoo itself which is to "create compelling

supplying locally-grown, healthy food for the

experiences that connect people with wildlife and inspire personal

animals, as well as veterinary supplies and,

responsibility for conserving the natural world." Sarah Crupi, execu-

in the case of the last year, masks and gloves

tive director of the Zoo Society, added to that mission by saying, “We

for the veterinary team.

exist to provide financial and philanthropic support for the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and to help them fulfill their strategic plan.”

“Animal care is very important to us and it is very dear to our donors. There are a

The Zoo Society raises money to build new animal habitats, to

lot of people who are passionate about

support education programs and for international conservation

animals and that’s why they choose to

works. This past year, the Zoo Society fully funded the Daniel Maltz

donate to us, so we try to make sure that

Rhino Reserve that opened in June of 2020. “As a part of that project,

they know their money is going to directly

the design of the space really focused on educational elements,”

impact the animals in a number of good

Sarah says. “When you walk through the path and look at the rhinos,

ways,” Sarah says.

there are signs that talk to you about poaching, where the animals are from and so much more.” You will not only learn about animals while visiting the Zoo and walking through it. Kids can join the Zoo’s Summer Day Camp that

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VISIT OHIO VALLEY PIZZA COMPANY FOR THE ORIGINAL 1945 SQUARE CUT PIZZA

ARTICLE EMILY SHEA PHOTOGRAPHY OHIO

IN 2017, DAVE AND AMY BYERS DREAMT UP THE IDEA OF BRINGING THE ORIGINAL 1945 SQUARE CUT PIZZA TO MEDINA. The thought first originated from Dave, who grew up enjoying square cut pizza with his family at DiCarlo’s Original Pizza. After telling their friends and members of the community, the idea took off – people were over the moon about the idea!

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S U P R E M E LY G O O D P I Z Z A

VALLEY PIZZA COMPANY

When Dave and Amy began researching their idea, they ran

intended his original 1945 square-cut pizza to

into many roadblocks. After two years of stalled attempts, they

be enjoyed. Don't worry, if you want your cheese

decided to reach out to the source of their idea, Mike CiCarlo, owner

melted on top you can order your pizza 'molten!'

of DiCarlo’s Original Pizza and son of Primo DiCarlo, the creator of

Ohio Valley Pizza Company also makes all of

the original 1945 square cut pizza. After their first meeting, Mike &

their dough and sauce fresh daily. Plus, Medina’s

Gretchen came down to Medina to see the new spot. They loved it.

own Kevin Chaney, Director of Operations,

And so Ohio Valley Pizza Company was born.

brings over 25 years of culinary experience

Since opening, Ohio Valley Pizza Company has taken Medina by

and has added a locally inspired and sourced

storm, being one of the most raved about pizza joints in Northeast

weekly lunch offering using their famous home-

Ohio. Their signature square cut pizza starts as either a regular (with

made crust!

cheese and pepperoni) or as garlic cheesy bread (white pizza), and

Learn more about Ohio Valley Pizza Company

all of your favorite toppings can be added from there. They even offer

and their story by visiting OhioValleyPizza.com.

a gluten-free cauliflower crust, as well as vegan sausage and cheese.

Also, visit their website to place an order and

Aside from being square, one thing that makes this pizza unique

view their current specials. Ohio Valley Pizza

is that the highest quality, freshly grated provolone cheese is sprin-

Company is located at 426 South Court Street,

kled on after it's baked so that it is cold. This is how Primo DiCarlo

Medina, Ohio 44256.

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WELCOME TO THE SUMMER OF 2021, WHERE THE HOUSING MARKET IN NORTHEAST OHIO HAS NEVER BEEN HOTTER! Jennifer Campanella, a standout realtor with the Keller Williams Realty Incorvaia Team, says that

Because such great value can be found in this region’s

she’s never seen anything like what the current market is

market, we are seeing more and more families relocate from

doing right here in our own backyard.

around the country to settle down here and call Northeast

“It’s really unprecedented,” she says. “We’ve really never

Ohio home. But with so many buyers looking at the same

seen anything like this before in this region.” She explains

home, we are inevitably seeing more competition and bids

that some of the reasons we are seeing this boom are that

being placed on those homes as well.

housing inventories are low, there is an influx of younger

“Having an agent who’s experienced with multiple offers

buyers entering the buying force and some of the bigger

is very important because, for example, if you have 15 offers

cities are losing the population they are seeking because

in to buy your house, you need to have somebody who has

more affordable housing exists outside of the city.

the experience to help you evaluate those offers and guide

It is important to remember, however, that even though the price point of most houses in the area may seem like a

your way through the selling process to choose the right offer,” Jennifer says.

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thing you can do in this hot market is to get a well-respected

ered very affordable. The current average selling price for a

and trusted realtor on your side that is looking out for your

home in Medina County is $258,000, which is far below the

best interests. One who is skilled in the art of negotiation

national average of $408,000. And just a short drive away,

and can get you the most “bang for your buck." Jennifer

you will find that the nearby Akron/Summit County area has

Campanella certainly qualifies as that person and is look-

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ing forward to being your realtor to help guide you through

try by Realtor.com. In fact, the Top 19 housing markets on

this historic housing market boom, right here in Northeast

that list are averaging a selling price of $452,000, whereas

Ohio! Contact her at MyMedinaAgent@gmail.com or

Akron’s average selling price is currently at $180,000!

call 330.636.6438.

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