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Ribbon-cutting marks opening of The Ridgewood in downtown Homewood

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Scott Donkel, The Ridgewood’s owner, holds the end of the blue ribbon while Homewood mayor Rich Hofeld holds the scissors. 
(Nick Ulanowski/H-F Chronicle)

The Ridgewood celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 9. The business at the corner of Ridge Road and Harwood Avenue in downtown Homewood is across the street from the Metra station.

Owner Scott Donkel, center, with his daughters Amy Donkel-Rohne, left,
and Lily Donkel, in front of…

Nick Ulanowski is a journalist, a poet, a novelist and a Homewood resident. His books include "As the Moonlight Shines," "American Bug," "Diesel Doctrine" and "Massacre at the Comic Shop." If you’re an artist, an activist or a musician in the community, Nick wants to hear from you.

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