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Oberlin Cable Co-Op

This week March 3rd, 2025 I sit down with Jay Shrewsbury, General Manager of the Oberlin Cable Co-Op. The Co-Op has been a staple of downtown Oberlin for 40 years, and provides 85% of the residents, and businesses of Oberlin with all their cable, internet, and phone needs. The Co-Op is located at 27 E. College Street, Oberlin, OH

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Welcome to Downtown Life Today

Hear from the small businesses, the organizations, and the people who make downtown’s across Lorain County a fun and exciting place to eat, shop, and support. Listen as host Michael McCormack interviews business owners, city officials, residents, and volunteers that are working hard at revitalizing their downtowns.

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    This week March 3rd, 2025 I sit down with Jay Shrewsbury, General Manager of the Oberlin Cable Co-Op. The Co-Op has been a staple of downtown Oberlin for 40 years, and provides 85% of the residents, and businesses of Oberlin with all their cable, internet, and phone needs. The Co-Op is located at 27 E. College Street, Oberlin, OH

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