USS Cleveland, Hartzler Dairy Growth, Record Store Day: CLE Daily
Also in our daily news roundup, William Shatner comes to Cleveland and John Carroll Univeristy football program hires its first woman coach.
by Jaden Stambolia | Apr. 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM
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🖼️ Behind The Scenes: Martin Puryear is celebrated in a new career-spanning exhibition titled Martin Puryear: Nexus, on view at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
🛸 Captain Kirk: William Shatner will be live on stage with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on Nov. 1 at the MGM Northfield Park.
⚾️ Guards Update: The Guardians look to finish the series with the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:15 p.m. today before returning for a four-game homestand.
Today's Trivia
What government agency started in the Williamson building in 1914, before getting its own Walker & Weeks-designed pink marble home on East 6th Street in 1923?
Hartzler Dairy plans to expand further.
Hartzler Dairy is celebrating the 30-year anniversary of its storefront located on the north side of the city of Wooster. But the journey from a milk start-up to a locally prominent brand wasn't easy.
Owner Jace Hartzler: “It really is a miracle that it exists today. We went through some very difficult and challenging times when you're trying to start a brand new product in the market.”
Milk is Back: For the past three decades, milk consumption in the United States has been declining. However, per the USDA, milk per capita consumption leveled out in 2023 and 2024.
In 2026, the USDA revised its milk production forecast upward to 234.5 billion pounds (from 225,868 billion pounds in 2024).
Let It Roll In: Hartzler plans to cross $8 million in revenue over the next two years, as the company has been “hovering around that mark for the last couple of years.”
Over the next 5-10 years, he wants them to reach $20 million in revenue.
The Plan: To do that, Hartzler wants to expand into Columbus and Cincinnati. The company is also reaching down into Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
They are also planning to invest more in their facility by expanding their cooler to handle the expected increase in demand.
This cooler will also host the new milk flavors they plan to add, such as salted caramel, which launched earlier this year.
Talk of the Town
Felicia Teeter has been hired as the running backs coach for the John Carroll University football program, making Teeter the first woman coach in the 105-year history of the program. Teeter spent 20 years working with the federal government in the Department of Defense and was on active duty with the U.S. Army for a decade.
The USS Cleveland (LCS-31) will be commissioned in Cleveland on May 16 this year. This will be the fourth U.S. Naval ship to have its namesake after the city’s name since its predecessor was decommissioned in 2011.
Ashley McTaggart, a board member of the Parma Board of Education, is facing criticism and support as she deployed to active duty with the military. Some residents and fellow board members are wondering how she can serve on the board while on deployment for several months.
Officials for the Cleveland Metro School District say that laying off 410 people will save the district $50 million a year. Over 260 of those layoffs are teachers, guidance counselors, aides and school nurses, reports Signal Cleveland.
Motocross, Record Store Day, theatre and other fun this weekend.
Puscifer: The Normal Isn't tour at Akron Civic Theatre | Music | April 16
The artsy side project for Tool and A Perfect Circle singer Maynard James Keenan comes to the Akron Civic Theatre in the wake of the release of its new album, Normal Isn't. The group wrote and recorded the album across Arizona and Los Angeles as well as on the road during last year’s Sessanta tour, The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and comedian Dave Hill, a Northeast Ohio native, opens. 182 South Main St., Akron, 330-253-2488, akroncivic.com
Barns Courtney at the Grog Shop| Music | April 17
This British rocker who signed his first record deal at age 19 returned earlier this year with a rough-around-the-edges cover of the '60s classic "Green Door." The release signals a comeback for the raspy-voiced Courtney, who has a live album and full-length in the works. He performs on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights. 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-321-5588, grogshop.gs
Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Huntington Bank Field | Sports | April 18
Huntington Bank Field will transform into a motocross course as the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship comes to town. 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, 440-891-5000, huntingtonbankfield.com
Record Store Day 2026 at the Vinyl Groove | Shopping | April 18
The Vinyl Groove will celebrate Record Store in grand fashion. XCSB DJs will be on hand to play four back-to-back sets, and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck will be on hand for the event. The store will be stocked with limited-edition and exclusive vinyl pressings available in-store only. Doors open at 10 a.m. 5100 Pearl Road, Suite 208, Cleveland, 440-439-8371, thevinylgrooverecords.com
Monsters vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at Rocket Arena | Sports | April 19
The Monsters take on the Grand Rapids Griffins at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Rocket Arena. It’s Fan Salute Day, so expect plenty of giveaways. Also, kids qualify for special Monsters meals that go for just $7. One Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2000, rocketarena.com
Yesterday's Trivia Answer
What ruin, now part of the Cleveland Metroparks, was built as a gatehouse for an estate for a Standard Oil executive? Squire’s Castle
Check back tomorrow for the answer to today's question.
From The Editor
When LeBron James returned to Cleveland, the Cavaliers had the Raptors' number each year in the playoffs. In fact, the first memory that came to mind is James' game-winner in 2018 against them. He drove down the court and threw a floater as time expired to give Cleveland a 3-0 lead.
With this current Cavs team finally healthy. I think they take the series in five games.
Jaden Stambolia
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