I know the towns up and down that route (SOM Center Road). I went to Case Western Reserve Law School and used to head down to Kent State for various weekend events in order to get out of Cleveland proper for a while.
LOL... I liked the Flats in the early 80’s before it went to hell. small break in the 90’s due to Jacobs field (sigh) but so short lived.
Now, I am an Eagle member and like the small town pubs in the immediate 3 mile radius.