AKRON, Ohio — When it comes to shopping local, a northeast Ohio soda company gives a nostalgic feeling to anyone who grabs one of their bottles.
“Norka is probably Akron’s best kept secret,” said Michael Considine, the owner of The Norka Beverage Company.
Norka is celebrating 101 years. The Summit County soda was founded in 1924 by Jacob Paquin. The original flavors were root beer, cherry strawberry, ginger ale, orange and cream soda…