Mother of Ohio suspect says pipe bombs are his hobby, had no intention of harming anyone
Mom of Ohio suspect: Pipe bombs are his hobby Bank puts pressure on struggling All-American Soap Box Derby to repay $580K loan
Bank wants struggling soap box derby to repay loan FirstMerit buying 24 Chicago-area branches and asset-based loans from First Bank
FirstMerit buying 24 branches of First Bank FirstMerit posts 24 percent decline in 3rd-qtr profit as bad loans rise, deposits fall
FirstMerit 3rd-qtr profit falls 24 percent Ohio man gets his high school class ring back after 57 years at woman’s wake
Ohio man’s ring returned at wake after 57 years A. Shulman expands capacity at Mexican plastics plant by 5 million poundsAKRON, Ohio — A. Shulman Inc. said Monday it is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its plastics factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Union’s summary says tentative, 4-year contract with Goodyear would keep 6 plants openAKRON, Ohio — A tentative contract between the United Steelworkers and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. protects six of seven U.S. tire plants from closing for the next four years. Goodyear and Steelworkers extend contract until Aug. 29AKRON, Ohio — For the second time, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the United Steelworkers of America have extended their national contract, this time until Aug. 29. Foreclosed Ohio homeowner leaves collection of nearly 100 cats behind, along with a messAKRON, Ohio — When an Ohio man vacated his foreclosed home near Akron, he left behind nearly 100 cats and a stench. Rescuers have been chasing cats in the Lakemore house for two weeks, and there are still some felines left. Cats were found in the heating ducts, under furniture and mattresses and in dressers, closets and cabinets. Akron-based Goodyear to close Philippines plant, cut 500 jobsAKRON, Ohio — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plans to close its tire plant in the Philippines by Sept. 30 as it trims production capacity. About 500 jobs will be eliminated. Goodyear and Steelworkers union extend contract 4 weeks past Saturday expiration dateAKRON, Ohio — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the United Steelworkers of America have extended their national contract four weeks until Aug. 15, both sides said Tuesday. Former securities broker in Ohio gets 16 years in prison for defrauding investorsAKRON, Ohio — A former securities broker in Ohio has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a fraud scheme that prosecutors say cost investors $2 million. Goodyear offers buyout packages to 550 Steelworkers at Union City, Tenn. plantAKRON, Ohio — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is offering buyout packages to 550 workers at its tire plant in Union City, Tenn., as the company reduces costs due to weak demand. Ohio police believe woman tried to hold up 3 banks within 35 minutesAKRON, Ohio — Ohio authorities said they believe a woman held up three banks within just over a half-hour. Akron Police Lt. Rick Edwards said based on the surveillance photos, it appears to be the same woman. Police said the first bank was hit at about 3:15 p.m. Monday, the second about a mile away at 3:30, and the third about three blocks farther at 3:50. FirstEnergy 1st-quarter profit drops 59 percent on sales weakness, higher costsAKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy Corp., a regional electric utility, said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell 59 percent on higher costs, including regulatory charges in Ohio. Regulatory charges in Ohio contributes to FirstEnergy’s 58 percent earnings decline in 1QAKRON, Ohio — FirstEnergy Corp. on Tuesday reported a 58 percent decline in first-quarter profits and cited heavy regulatory charges. Hometown Hero: LeBron James remembers the journey as first Cavalier to win NBA’s MVP awardAKRON, Ohio — On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his hometown’s city limits, James pulled his high-powered Ferrari off I-77 and drove the back roads to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, his alma mater. Chosen One: Cavaliers’ LeBron James captures NBA’s MVP, first Cleveland player to win awardAKRON, Ohio — Unstoppable at both ends of the floor this season, LeBron James claimed the league MVP on Monday, receiving the award in the high school gym where he first made his name. The Cleveland Cavaliers star won what some expected to be a close vote in a slam dunk. He received 109 of a possible 121 first-place votes to easily outdistance Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. James totaled 1,172 points in balloting by media members in the U.S. and Canada. Chosen One: Cavaliers’ LeBron James captures NBA’s MVP, first Cleveland player to win awardAKRON, Ohio — LeBron James is the NBA’s Chosen One. Police raid Ohio bar, find 14-year-old topless performer; owner, manager chargedAKRON, Ohio — Police say a 14-year-old girl was dancing topless at an Akron strip club when they raided the bar. |