The Cracker Barrel restaurant in Jackson Township has reopened after a major fire July 24.

Sept. 3 was the eatery's first day open following a building renovation and repairs.

Much of the restaurant's southwest corner was scorched from the fire.

JACKSON TWP. – The lone Cracker Barrel restaurant in Stark County has reopened weeks after being closed due to a significant fire this summer.

The eatery at 6940 Sunset Strip Ave. NW reopened Sept. 3, according to Cody McDaniel, a enhanced shift leader at Cracker Barrel.

"It's been a blessing to be working back at home again," said McDaniel, who spent much of the past few weeks on the job at other company restaurants in Ohio. "I think our (employees) are really happy to be back, too."

An electrical fire July 24 in the southwest corner of th

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