BRUNSWICK, Ohio -- If you like to shop, you’re going to love one of the community’s newest businesses -- Family Farm & Home.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 26, opening a new chapter at what was once the Big Lots location in the Laurel Square Shopping Center.
Be prepared for an immense space filled with a wide variety of items that you might have had to travel some distance to find in the past.
There are food products for dogs, cats, birds and livestock; clothing and footwear; garden and farm implements; and even sweet treats.
Family Farm & Home originated in Michigan in 2002, according to Brunswick store manager Nels Frankenhausen.
This is the 79th location for the business.
Frankenhausen, who grew up in Granger Township and is a Highland High School graduate, spent 17 years with Walgreens, then Harbor Freight, before joining the Family Farm and Home team 10 months ago.
He said there are 19 employees at the store, which is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.
He noted that the company is known for its friendly atmosphere and service and its commitment to community.
The second-generation family-owned business was welcomed by Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance Executive Director Debbie Boehmke, along with city officials at the ribbon cutting.
She presented Frankenhausen with proclamations from the Medina County commissioners and the Ohio House of Representatives.
Mayor Ron Falconi presented an official welcome, with hopes that the business will thrive in the community.
The location itself has a long history. It started out in the 1960s as Fisher Foods, followed by many different businesses, including a Quality Farm and Fleet.
“It’s come full circle,” Frankenhausen noted, just as he has come full circle back to Medina County.
Stop in and -- if you can get past the candy display -- you’ll find national brands like Berne, Wolverine, CAT, Yeti, DeWalt, Nutro, Hills, Purina and Mobil, as well as exclusive brands like Back 40, Nurture Farms and Country Spirit.
Don’t be surprised if you come in and find some live chicks or bunnies. And you can find all the food you need for them and other animals.
There are also boots, clogs, overalls, jackets, humorous signs and equipment rental.
For more information, go to https://www.familyfarmandhome.com/
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