A little more than a year and a half since opening, Irie Smoothie Cafe in Middletown has expanded with a food truck, hoping to reach more customers and test nearby markets.

The Hillman Group has signed a lease for a new “multipurpose” facility on the old Forest Fair Mall property, where it plans to “consolidate operations from multiple Cincinnati sites over time.” ...

It’s the best time of year to get outside and enjoy the community. With everything from live music to food and family fun, Northeast Ohio has it all.