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Treat your scalp right: Whether you’re chasing silky, frizz-free hair or a little blissed-out zen, Bella Grace Salon & Spa is the local go-to for Japanese Head Spa rituals, color that actually flatters, and extensions that move.
For your fur family: Serving the Tri-State, Bellefonte Animal Clinic is the kind of vet that knows pets by name and owners by the “my dog ate what?” face.
Card crisis solved: Whether you need a just-right birthday laugh, a sympathy note that actually says what you mean, or the annual Keepsake Ornament tradition, Sheila's Hallmark Store nails the thoughtful stuff.
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Portsmouth's $34 million riverfront development project is almost completed, one of 39 projects funded through the Wonderful Waterfronts Initiative, which includes $204 million in federal and state funding.
Full story at wchstv.com ↗
The California-based Trader Joe's is expanding its national footprint with 30 new stores planned across 16 states, spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Full story at lehighvalleylive.com ↗
Ohio's Department of Education and Workforce has revealed that about 6% of the 38 school districts across the state need assistance to meet state standards, according to new state report cards.
Full story at highlandcountypress.com ↗
The best small-town drives in Ohio take less time to complete, with stops including the Marblehead Peninsula and the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs.
Full story at worldatlas.com ↗
Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno has called on the federal government to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax after state lawmakers approved a 90-day pause on Ohio's fuel taxes.
Full story at wowo.com ↗
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