Got milk? Minerva Dairy wants it. Conrad's opens new Stark location
Kelly Byer, The Repository
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Pasture-raised cows provide the milk for Minerva Dairy.
MINERVA ‒ Minerva Dairy will need to add at least 300,000 pounds of milk a day to increase cheese production for a new customer.
Because of the new customer, which has not identified publicly, the dairy wants to partner with more farmers and pay a monthly premium for pasture-raised cow milk.
"The milk that we currently take in is all pasture-raised," said Venae Watts, a fifth-generation owner. "But we're looking to increase that amount and also, the pasture-raised bonus is new."
Minerva Dairy will need to add at least 300,000 pounds of milk a day to increase cheese production for a new customer.
Pasture-raised cows are allowed to roam between barn and pasture, "not locked in a stall just being fed whatever is in front of them," she said. That humane treatment is of high importance to the new customer.
The expansion comes at a time when the dairy and the village of Minerva are again battling over wastewater treatment plant discharges. A Stark County Common Pleas Court judge has ordered the two sides to work on a solution with the Ohio EPA.
“Minerva Dairy is America’s oldest family-owned creamery, established in 1894. We have been operating in the Village of Minerva for nearly 100 years, and we consider the village a valued partner," Watts said. "I am optimistic about working cooperatively with all parties to resolve the pending administrative matter quickly."
Minerva Dairy will need to add at least 300,000 pounds of milk a day to increase cheese production for a new customer.
Giant Eagle to host hiring day
Giant Eagle will host a hiring day at all locations from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
The grocer has 845 positions open throughout Northeast Ohio, according to a Giant Eagle news release. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are encouraged during the event.
"Employment opportunities range from hourly roles to leadership positions and include a variety of skilled positions such as cake decorators, bakers and meat cutters," according to the hiring day website at jobs.gianteagle.com/us/en/ge-hiring-day.
Wages are described as competitive and benefits include flexible scheduling, paid training and time off, and opportunities to advance within the company.
The family-owned automotive shop has served Northeast Ohio for more than 50 years and will offer "get acquainted" specials, which will be mailed to area residents, according to a news release. Conrad's hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.
"We look forward to becoming Canton’s 'Hometown Tire & Service Team' with a full staff of Stark County residents," General Manager Sam Jakabcic said in a prepared statement. "To be a part of the community, to offer jobs to those truly gifted in their profession, and to service the residents of Canton is something of which we are very proud!"
Apex Dermatology acquires Tri-County Dermatology
Apex Dermatology, which recently opened new headquarters in Mayfield Heights, has acquired Tri-County Dermatology in Jackson Township.
Tri-County Dermatology at 4240 Munson St. NW, Suite C, is about a block from the existing Apex Dermatology office on Munson Street NW. In a news release, Apex stated that they will partner with Dr. Schield Wikas and Dr. Monte Fox to continue caring for patients.
"This will be Apex’s second location in the Canton area and we look forward to offering additional services and availability to the Tri-County patient base,"
Stark County Minority Business Association honored
The Stark County Minority Business Association, which has more than 300 minority, women and veteran members, has received the Strengthening Stark Community Commitment Game Ball Award.
Strengthening Stark, a partnership of community organizations, recognized SCMBA for its programming and expansion of minority businesses in 2022, according to a SCMBA news release. The association was nominated by Diane Robinson, the former CEO of the Greater Stark County Urban League.
"We extend our gratitude to Strengthening Stark for recognizing the importance of valuing and appreciating everyone," Leonard Stevens, CEO of the SCMBA, said in a prepared statement. "We firmly believe that when minority, women, and disadvantaged businesses not only survive but thrive, it has a significant impact on the entire county."
Aultman Hospital recognized for stroke care
Aultman Hospital recently announced that the American Heart Association (AHA) awarded the hospital the Gold Plus Quality Award for complying with the association's Get With the Guidelines stroke treatment program. The hospital also was recognized for reducing the time between patient arrival and clot-busting treatment and for providing Type 2 diabetics, who are at a higher risk for complications, the most current care when hospitalized by stroke.
Stroke, which is when a blood vessel to the brain bursts or is blocked by a clot, is the fifth top cause of death and the top cause of disability in the United States. Get With the Guidelines is a hospital program to improve stroke care "by promoting consistent adherence to the latest scientific treatment guidelines," according to the AHA.
“Aultman Hospital is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” Charles Zollinger, neurologist and Aultman stroke medical director, said in a prepared statement. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover. The end goal is to ensure more people in the Stark County community can experience longer, healthier lives.”
Reliable Supply Chain celebrates 40 years
Reliable Supply Chains, a global procurement and logistics company at 4880 Hills & Dales Road NW, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Aug. 1.
The company started in 1983 as the International Procurement Agency in Crofton, Maryland, and moved to Canton in 1993. It primarily serves federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and commercial clients.
Local artist Jake Mensinger will paint two murals in the building to commemorate the anniversary, according to a Reliable Supply Chains representative.
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