Goodyear launches a collector’s playground with ‘The Vault’
Akron, OH – Goodyear has introduced an entirely new way for consumers to experience the company, its brands and its 128-year legacy. The Vault is an online marketplace where consumers can explore and purchase a curated collection of historic artifacts, signed memorabilia, limited-edition merchandise and...
Who has the best burger in Akron? Nominations open for bracket tourney
We're something of a burger town here in Akron. After all, we're home of the famed Swensons, along with staple institutions dedicated to the beloved burger, like Bob's Hamburg and Hamburger Station. Heck, we even lay claim to the creation of the burger itself. As one legend goes, Frank and Charles Menches reportedly...
Power outages: FirstEnergy reveals cause of 30K outages
Thousands of FirstEnergy customers in northeast Ohio are reporting power outages.
Dough Co. brings 4th location to North Canton, with a drive thru
NORTH CANTON – Fans of Dough Co. Doughnuts & Coffee can celebrate the company’s newest location beginning March 2. The family-owned business will open its fourth store at 1653 N. Main St., and its first with a drive-thru. The North Canton location also will feature inside counter seating. Grayson Bowers, one of seven...
Grand jury indicts Barberton man accused of attacking police officer with hammer
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Summit County Grand Jury indicted a 34-year-old Barberton man accused of hitting a police officer with a hammer. Jacob Culbertson was indicted on the charges of felonious assault, domestic violence, and resisting arrest. On Feb. 2, Barberton police officers were called to the...
Multiple homes and businesses in Ohio without power
OHIO — More than 1,300 customers are without electricity across Ohio as of Tuesday morning, according to the latest outage data. A total of 1,359 homes and businesses are currently without power statewide, representing about 0.03% of the 5,361,851 customers tracked. Ohio ranks sixth in the nation for the total number...
Canton Man’s Indictment Leads to Plant Closings, 1200 Impacted
COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The actions of a Canton man and his brother as spelled out in a federal indictment has led to the layoffs of over 1200 workers in Ohio. WARN plant closing notices have been filed for five facilities in mainly northwest Ohio, with...
Canton police: 13-year-old skateboarder dies after being struck by car
CANTON, Ohio — A 13-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car while riding a skateboard in Canton, police announced Monday. According to a release from the Canton Police Department, officers responded to the 3300 block of Market Avenue North for a reported vehicle crash at around 7 p.m. on Friday. Responding...
First Brands collapse: 1,200+ Ohio jobs wiped out as fraud case rocks company
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio’s labor market is taking another major hit. First Brands Group, a global automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer, has submitted WARN notices to the state outlining plans to close four Ohio plants and lay off additional workers in Cuyahoga County — impacting more than 1,200 employees across...
Cleveland-based company closing Greenville facility, other Ohio sites amid bankruptcy
A Cleveland-based auto parts supplier will be closing several facilities in Ohio, including one in the Miami Valley, leading to layoffs of over 1,200 workers.
