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Mr. Smackington’s Sammich Shop brings something new and different to breakfast in Orwell

by gmcvey

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Photos by Bob Ettinger Jamiee Imbrogno, owner of Cloudbreak Counseling Services, is joined by friends, family and community dignitaries to celebrate cutting the ribbon on a bigger location at 1184 Lake Ave. in Ashtabula on Aug. 29.

Cloudbreak celebrates move, growth

September 25, 2026

ASHTABULA – A little more than a year ago, Jamiee Imbrogno was coming off of beating a cancer diagnosis and...

Photo by Bob Ettinger Elmer Anthony, International Longshoremen’s Association Local No. 2052 president, Ben Seitz, PNC Dock port manager, and Patrick Spires, operator, pose for a picture after the Conneaut Port Authority and PNC Dock, owned and operated by Canadian National, were honored with the 2025 Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.

Port Authority receives third Pacesetter award

September 3, 2026

CONNEAUT – The Pittsburgh & Conneaut Dock, owned and operated by Canadian National Railroad, proudly had a record year in...

Photos by Bob Ettinger General Manager Sharon Frasher prepares to cut the ceremonial ribbon as members of her team, members of the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce, Conneaut City Manager Nick Sanford and Ariann Barile-Smith, representing U.S Congressman Dave Joyce, celebrate the grand re-opening of Love’s Travel Shop, 2 Love’s Dr., Conneaut. The ceremony was held after a major renovation of the truck stop and travel center.

Love’s celebrates renovation at Conneaut location

September 1, 2026

CONNEAUT – Love’s Travel Stops has committed itself to not only building new locations, but also reinvesting in its existing...

Photo by Bob Ettinger Fast Break Café, 348-G West Main Rd., Conneaut, celebrated its second anniversary in June.

Fast Break Café offers comfort in food

August 18, 2026

CONNEAUT – Just after he opened Fast Break Café, David Miller noticed basic breakfast foods were getting difficult for the...

People sit at the bar in the new Iron Horse Grille & Tap House, which recently opened at 51 N. Chestnut St. in Jefferson.

Iron Horse Grille & Tap House opens in Jefferson

August 6, 2026

JEFFERSON - People looking to experience the newest restaurant and bar in Jefferson no longer have to hold their horses....

The new Italian Herbs dispensary in Geneva-on-the-Lake opened in early July.

Italian Herbs opens second dispensary in Geneva-on-the-Lake

July 21, 2026

GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE – Another Italian Herbs location has sprouted up on the Strip in Geneva-on-the-Lake. The original Italian Herbs, a family-owned...

On June 26, the Greater Ashtabula Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Patina on the Lake at 1467 Bridge St., Ashtabula. Customers can find European and European-inspired antiques and home décor in the store as well as vintage items, unique gifts and local merchandise. In addition, the business offers workshops and events to promote connection and community spirit. Amy Clutter, owner and operator of the business, stands by one of the items for sale in her store, an 1867 copy of “The Visitation.” The original is in the Louvre.

Patina on the Lake opens its doors in Ashtabula Harbor City officials turn out for ribbon cutting

July 16, 2026

ASHTABULA – A new business is bringing a touch of the Old Country and community spirit to Ashtabula Harbor. On...

Photos by Eric Hrin Signs announcing the temporary closing of Sheetz in Ashtabula can be seen on the windows of the store on July 6.

Sheetz closing for razing, building of new store

July 13, 2026

ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP – As promised, Sheetz closed its current Sheetz store in Ashtabula Township this week as part of its...

SUBMITTED PHOTO Carissa Shaffer, co-owner of Cellar’s Key Winery, makes the first pour of the day on a beautiful Saturday.

Cellar’s Key Winery offers fine wines and an intimate, homey atmosphere

by gmcvey

July 9, 2026

THOMPSON TOWNSHIP – For the past few months, Carissa Shaffer and her husband Michael Shaffer have been operating one of...

PHOTO BY GABRIEL McVEY Orwell Pantry will close Saturday, Aug. 1.