John A. “Jack” Roschman, a co-founder of Ponderosa Steakhouse and the founder of the Rax Roast Beef chain, had strong connections to Dayton, Springfield and southwest Ohio during his fascinating life.

For Rax owner Richard Donohue, the addition of the restaurant to the New Carlisle area is a return to the company’s roots and a continuation of the roast beef sandwich chain’s revitalization. The ...

IRONTON — The Ironton High School Million Dollar Band presented a plaque to Rich Donahue and Rax Restaurant in recognition of Donahue's generosity toward the instrumental music program. Donahue, owner ...