Rutan Athletic Club takes over former fitness gym in Jackson Township

Posted by Admin December 15, 2024 Fitness

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Rutan Athletic Club is striving to make a name for itself in the former Summer’s Fitness facility in Jackson Township.

Owner Lauren Rutan purchased the gym in February and invested $30,000 into new equipment and renovations. She added six new employees for a total staff of 13.

“We’ve revamped all the programs,” the Jackson Township resident said.

There are three main classes, which start at $109 a month. Ignite is a cardio-based class; Strength focuses on lifting weights; and Forever Fit is tailored to people 55 or older.

Rutan said there’s also one-on-one personal training available. She is a professional bodybuilder and has been a personal trainer for about 24 years. Rutan represented the United States in the 2017 World Powerlifting Championship and holds state records for squat, bench and deadlift.

She knew Summer Montabone, of Summer’s Fitness, since 2003. So when Montabone approached her about purchasing the gym, Rutan said she saw it as her opportunity to make a longtime goal happen. She “always kind of wanted to open a gym” but said nothing ever “fell into place.”

Rutan Athletic Club is open seven days a week and is offering a special in December and January ― unlimited classes for $129. The club’s next eight-week challenge, which involves unlimited Ignite classes and a personalized nutrition plan, begins Jan. 4.

Soak City Car Wash opens in Plain Township

Soak City Car Wash opened its second location on Dec. 3 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3982 Applegrove St. NW. Its first location is on E. Waterloo Drive in Akron.

Soak City Car Wash offers complimentary vacuums, a microfiber towel, air freshener and mat cleaner with each wash. There are optional monthly plans, multi-car discounts and fleet accounts.

“Additionally, we are proud to offer special monthly discounts and single wash discounts for all first responders and military personnel,” according to a statement from the company.

The car wash hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

MAGNET celebrates 40th anniversary

The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET) is marking its 40th anniversary with a year-long campaign called “Forging the Future.”

MAGNET ― which has offices in Canton, Akron, Cleveland and Youngstown ― was founded in 1984 to support small- and mid-sized manufacturers in Northeast Ohio.

“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this milestone and the impact MAGNET has been able to make with the incredible companies and community partners we work with every day,” President and CEO Ethan Karp said in a prepared statement. “As we reflect on the past, we’re also laser-focused on building a future powered by hi-tech talent, advanced technology, and world-class innovation. A future where Northeast Ohio leads the world in smart manufacturing.”

The anniversary campaign will spotlight stories from the region’s manufacturing past, present and future. They can be found online at https://www.manufacturingsuccess.org/blog and MAGNET’s social media pages on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.

Head spa relocates in Jackson Township

Sweet Face Beauty, a head spa that offers therapeutic scalp and hair treatments, has moved to a new location in Jackson Township.

The spa is now located at 4605 Fulton Drive NW, according to owner and licensed cosmetologist Sarah Harrell. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is planned for Jan. 24.

“A head spa is a luxurious and therapeutic treatment for scalp, hair and mind, blending relaxation with hair care,” Harrell said in an email. “It is a deeply cleansing and soothing experience that promotes both physical and mental well-being.

Sweet Face Beauty has been open about two years and previously was located in a Dressler Road NW shopping plaza.

Wendy’s to open in North Canton

A new Wendy’s restaurant will open on Dec. 18, pending final inspections, at 203 Applegrove St. NW on the northwest corner of North Main Street and Applegrove Street NW.

The owners, John and Becki Stock, have been Wendy’s franchisees for 45 years, according to a news release. They have an office in Sandusky and own 31 restaurants throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Sharon Hamilton, vice president of operations, oversaw the development of the North Canton restaurant, which involved the Ridgeway-based Round Table Construction Management and the Dayton-area JB Kain Construction.

Reach Kelly at 330-580-8323 or kelly.byer@cantonrep.com