About Ohio Authority
OhioAuthority.com is a fully interactive web magazine that features a wealth of regionally driven editorial content. As Ohio’s premier online magazine, OhioAuthority.com features award-winning writers and experts who connect readers to the community with contemporary coverage of the region’s best and brightest. Readers will find stories from the culinary world, arts community, entertainment industry and fashion scene, in addition to the latest home and garden trends, and health and education news. A professional team of experienced editors and designers manages OhioAuthority.com. The editorial tone is positive in nature and builds excitement about our region as a great place to live, work and play.
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Authors and Contributors
Ivan Sheehan
[email protected] / Editor
Although he was born in Dublin, Ireland, Ivan J. Sheehan has called northeast Ohio home for more than 25 years. The Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism grad worked in various editorial capacities for Northern Ohio Live magazine, most recently as Senior Editor/Food&Drink. His work has appeared in national publications, such as Blender.com, Restaurant Hospitality, Living Without magazine and Gayot.com. He has made multiple appearances on WCPN 90.3FM ‘s Around Noon radio show, and as a guest on the Emmy award–winning Live From the Circle TV program. He enjoys the occasional strong drink, and earned an Advanced Certificate from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, cultivating a fascination with wine. He is a capable cook, though ever thankful he lives in one of America’s finest culinary destinations. He enjoys tinkering with his ’66 Vespa VBB, and ogling autos he’ll likely never drive.
Latest: Live From Bad Racket: The Womack Family Band, posted in Arts
Sarah Sphar
[email protected] / Editor
Sarah R. Sphar has been a northeast Ohio-based writer and editor for more than ten years. Her experience includes writing news and features for national trade magazines and regional consumer titles, including a five-year stint as editor-in-chief of Northern Ohio Live. Her work has also been published online at the travel and dining site Gayot.com and the late, lamented humor site BlackTable.com. She is a decidedly amateur photographer, a better than average baker, a witheringly astute critic (of anything, just ask) and an avid reader.
Latest: Rock Crystal, posted in Home & Style
Carlo Wolff
[email protected] / Contributing Editor
Carlo Wolff writes for numerous publications including The Boston Globe, the Chicago Sun Times, the St. Petersburg Times, International Watch, HotelNewsNow.com and Asian Hospitality. He specializes in music criticism, book reviews, and feature articles about popular culture, travel, watches, and business. He was Features Editor of LH-Lodging Hospitality magazine from 1990 to 2008. The author of Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories, he lives in South Euclid, Ohio. Read his blog at www.carlowolff.com.
Latest: Top Brass, posted in Region