The Insurance Centre Agency is highlighting area businesses, which help to make up the fabric of our great community. Featured today is Sully’s Irish Pub, 117 West Liberty Street, Medina. Comment, like or share to help promote Sully’s Irish Pub and one lucky person will win a $50 gift card. Left to Right Ron Osiecki , John Sullivan ( Sully ), Carol Sullivan and Ali Burmeister. After a 40-year career in the trucking industry, John Sullivan wanted to get out of the fast lane. John wanted to sit back and listen more to his favorite Irish band, which is The New Barleycorn. And, even better yet, s ..read more

Broken Rocks Café & Bakery has a background story that’s as good as its food. Glen Grumbling, who owns the popular Wooster restaurant along with his wife Lisa, got a dishwashing job after college to help pay the bills. Lisa also worked in the restaurant industry. The rest, as they say, is history.   “I was working at a restaurant washing dishes and eventually I got into bread,” Grumbling said. “Then I was doing the bread for that restaurant.” The Grumblings took a leap of faith and opened up Broken Rocks Café & Bakery in Loudonville in 2000. The name came from a small town in Mic ..read more

For many customers who come into Bishop’s Restaurant, located at 1638 Columbus Rd., Wooster, it feels a lot more like sitting down to eat at a family member’s house than at a restaurant. A lot of the longtime diners are practically family to owner Denise Dorsey. She started with Bishop’s at age 16 in 1980 as a drive-in car hop when she was a student at Norwayne High School. Bishop’s was originally located off of Cleveland Rd, at the location where College Hills Honda now calls home. It was founded in late 1959. Bishop’s was moved in 2002 to a location south of Orrville on the busy intersectio ..read more

6 Questions to Ask an Insurance Agent in your 20's and 30's 1. We’re getting married. Should we wed our auto insurance as well? If one of you has a Mad Max-like driving history, then auto insurance might be one of those things you don’t merge once married. But if you and your spouse both have good driving records and no recent gaps in insurance coverage, you might save money by combining policies. For a few more dollars a month, you can add ERIE Auto Plus, which includes features such as additional days of transportation expense coverage1 and waived deductibl ..read more

Questions To Ask an Insurance Agent When You’re In Your 40’s 1. What is guaranteed replacement cost? Losing your home to a fire or other catastrophe is a terrible experience. Yet, it can get even worse if, in the aftermath, you learn that you don’t have enough coverage to rebuild your house back to the way it was before tragedy struck – or increased costs of labor and materials make construction more expensive than what your policy is set up to cover. This is why it’s vital to consider getting guaranteed replacement cost on your homeowners insurance policy. ERIE’s guaranteed replacement c ..read more

Questions to Ask an Insurance Agent in Your 40’s and 50’s 1. We’re on a collision course with college tuition and expenses. What can we do to ease the pain? No doubt, expenses can be tight when you’re parenting teens and a “send money” request is just a push notification away. It pays to find ways to reduce costs any way you can. Your ERIE agent can talk you through a range of potential insurance discounts, from multi-policy discounts and first accident forgiveness to a diminishing deductible option. Make sure to ask about the ERIE Rate Lock®  feature1, which assures your auto rates ..read more

Q: Is my home covered if a tornado strikes? A: Tornado damage typically falls into two categories: wind damage and water damage. Wind Damage Most standard homeowners insurance policies will cover wind damage caused by a tornado, since wind is considered a covered peril. That means wind damage to your roof, windows and siding will generally be taken care of by your insurance company. (Learn more about homeowners insurance.) Water-related damage, however, is a different story.   Flooding or Surface Water Damage Damage from flooding or surface water is excluded in your homeowners policy. So ..read more

What’s Your Riding Style? The best bike for you will largely depend on what you want to do with it. Are you going to take your motorcycle on long cross-country trips, enjoy weekend back road cruises or commute around town? Understanding the type of riding you intend to do can help you narrow your options. Some of the most popular motorcycle categories include: Standard: These multipurpose bikes are a great option for new riders. Available in a wide range of engine sizes, they feature a more upright riding position and can work for both touring and commuting. Cruiser: Think of your typical Har ..read more

While shopping for a new or used car, you’ll likely consider a vehicle’s safety ratings before making your final purchase. After all, an accident can happen at any time. And these ratings help to predict how well you’ll be protected in the event of a crash. (The right auto insurance can help, too.) Maybe you’re looking for a car with a five-star safety rating, or one that’s been named a TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. (See what made the list of 2021 TOP SAFETY PICKs.) Of course, those designations make a vehicle sound like a safe choice. But do you know what th ..read more

Paper has a way of piling up, so why not try going paperless? For most Erie Insurance personal lines customers*, your online account and the ERIE mobile app can help you go green and reduce your carbon footprint. Now, there’s another option at your fingertips: paperless billing. Here’s how (and why!) to sign up. Why Make the Switch? In 2019, the United States Postal Service delivered more than 142 billion pieces of mail. That adds up to more than 34 million trees (and let’s not even get into the gallons of gas burned to deliver). As an ERIE customer, you can opt in for paperless bil ..read more