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Goodyear selling specialty tire business for $905 million, cuts 175 Akron jobs
AKRON, Ohio — Goodyear announced Monday it will sell its Off-The-Road tire business to Japanese tire maker Yokohama for $905 million, and separately said it is moving 175 Akron jobs to Costa Rica. Both moves are part of Goodyear Forward, a plan to transform the tire company into being...
City of Hudson to host annual Touch-A-Truck event on July 27
HUDSON, Ohio – Hudson’s annual Touch-A-Truck event is set for July 27, featuring a wide array of vehicles to explore, a hot air balloon and dedicated sensory-friendly time and experiences. The event, hosted by the city of Hudson, in partnership with the Hudson City School District, is free...
Akron city officials hold public safety press conference as investigation into deadly mass shooting continues
AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik and Akron Police Chief Brian Harding provided an update on the investigation into last month's deadly mass shooting, plus other public safety issues, during a news conference on Tuesday. While police have yet to make any arrests in the shooting, Harding noted...
West Side Police News & Notes
COPLEY — Copley Police officers and Metro SWAT Team members executed a search warrant July 15 at a Colby Drive home that resulted in the seizure of numerous weapons and suspected drugs. Copley Police Det. Lt. Michael Yovanno said the warrant was the culmination of a roughly year long...
Solon, Cleveland Metroparks trail eyes ‘26 completion date
The city of Solon in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks is working to develop a new trail starting from SOM Center Road and traveling through Solon and Chagrin Falls. Construction on the trail, 2 miles of which sits in Solon, has started and should be completed in 2026, Sean McDermott, chief planning and design officer at Cleveland Metroparks, told the Cleveland Jewish News.
Akron Zoo to build new animal hospital
AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo announced it's building a new animal hospital to care for more than 2,000 of its furry friends. The hospital is expected to cost $11.95 million, with construction slated to begin in 2025. The goal is to have it open in 2026. To help...
Retired Akron PD detective, K-9 handler named safety director for Akron Public Schools
Akron Public Schools has a new director of safety and security — but he's hardly a new face in Akron. Detective Alan Jones retired last month after a 33-year career with the Akron Police Department, including over a decade as a K-9 officer, the first Black person in that role in the...
Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd makes positive rehab debut for Double-A Akron
CLEVELAND — Matthew Boyd took a positive step to returning to the major league mound Sunday in a minor league rehab outing for Double-A Akron. The 33-year-old left-hander tossed four innings in a 2-1 win over Richmond at Canal Park, allowing a run on four hits while striking out five without a walk.
Man sentenced in Niles bar fight
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) — A man has received a sentence for charges stemming from a bar fight in Niles last Wednesday. Colton Fisher was found guilty of charges of resisting arrest and misdemeanor assault, according to court records. Those records indicate that Fisher was ordered to spend 120 days in jail and pay fines in his case. A no-contact order is in effect until July 22, 2025.
7-year-old dies after hit by car in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A 7-year-old died earlier this week after he was hit by a car last Thursday, July 11. Police say the boy was crossing the street near Dahlgren Drive and Rosemary Boulevard just before 6 p.m. when he was hit by the vehicle. Police say the child...
June Maxine (Menough) Bartholow
June Maxine (Menough) Bartholow, 104, of Salem, passed away at 1:15 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Blossom Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Salem. She was born Aug. 8, 1919, in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late George M. and Pansy (Malone) Menough. June was a busy body and...
Letter to the editor: Debaters should answer questions without delay
The real problem I had with the Trump/Biden debate was the person not answering the question until the last 30 seconds. That's when the questioner had to repeat the question. I feel you should make a rule having the question answered immediately. If a person cannot follow the rules of the debate, then the comments made that are not relevant to the question should be deleted/muted.
Tuesday's Canton City Junior Tennis Tournament results
10U singles: Corrin d. Obyrne 6-1, 6-0; Blake d. Tadayon 6-0, 6-0. Girls 12U singles: Allen d. Staub 6-2, 6-1. Boys 14U singles: Probhakaran d. Printz 6-1, 6-0. Girls 16U singles: Balcom d. Myricks 6-4, 6-1; E. Smith d. Obyrne 7-5, 6-3; Finefrock def. Wadley 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 (4); Williams def. McCallum 6-0, 6-0.
Emma M. Burin 1930-2024
WARREN — Emma Marie Burin, 93, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Trumbull Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 22, 1930, in Warren, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Berish Timko. Emma graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. She was a homemaker and member...
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