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Education
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Hospitality
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Mark Koestner
Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Mark Koestner is a 50-year resident of Northeast Ohio and a graduate of Kent State University's Journalism program. A former full-time reporter of sports, business and features, he's now a full-time freelance writer, children's chauffeur, and part-time coach of youth sports. Most of all, he's a professional dad. But don't call him Mr. Mom.
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