The arts and crafts giant Joann files for bankruptcy, but stores will remain open
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Quick Glance: Joann Files Bankruptcy Due to Consumer Decline
- The fabric and crafting retailer Joann Inc. took the step to file for bankruptcy as it faced challenges in sustaining its financial obligations following a period of decreased sales after the pandemic lockdowns.
- Following the bankruptcy proceedings, the Hudson, Ohio-based chain is set to transition to private ownership under the supervision of specific creditors and industry stakeholders, as indicated in an official company statement.
- Having previously managed to reduce its debt outside of court in 2020, the retail chain found itself grappling with supply chain disruptions and inflation, prompting consumers to scale back on discretionary spending.
- The legal proceedings for this matter are under the designation of JOANN Inc., 24-10418, in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Ex-Ohio state House Speaker, imprisoned in corruption case, indicted on new charges
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Duquesne’s Keith Dambrot, LeBron James’ high school coach, to retire at end of season
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The Pretenders sell out; 2nd show added in Akron: The Pretenders have added a second show at Akron's Goodyear Theater happening Wednesday, July 24.
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/03/the-pretenders-sell-out-2nd-show-added-in-akron.html
Michigan reportedly expected to hire Ohio State football running backs coach Tony Alford
dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2024/03/13/tony-alford-expected-to-leave-ohio-state-football-for-michigan/72957136007/
Fentanyl Crisis at Center of US 2024 Presidential Race as Deaths Reach 270,000: How Trump and Biden address a lethal chapter of the US drug-overdose epidemic ...
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The Pretenders coming back to Ohio. Where can you see them?: The Pretenders will be coming back to Ohio to Chrissie Hynde's hometown of Akron in July ...
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/03/the-pretenders-coming-back-to-ohio-where-can-you-see-them.html
Montell Jordan headlines community event at LeBron James Family Foundation’s House Three Thirty
cleveland.com/akron/2024/03/montell-jordan-headlines-community-event-at-lebron-james-family-foundations-house-three-thirty.html
Ohio Division of Wildlife maintains website that shows anglers the best fishing spots
dispatch.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/03/24/ohio-fishers-can-use-web-to-find-best-spots-to-land-next-big-catch/73064483007/
Akron Public Schools, Brecksville-Broadview Heights robotics teams advance to world championship
cleveland.com/akron/2024/03/akron-public-schools-brecksville-broadview-heights-robotics-teams-advance-to-world-championship.html
A testament to improved water quality: Cuyahoga River will be stocked with this popular sport fish
cleveland.com/news/2024/03/a-testament-to-improved-water-quality-cuyahoga-river-will-be-stocked-with-this-popular-sport-fish.html
Komodo dragon attacks Akron Zoo employee: The employee was bitten multiple times by the animal March 3 in the Zoo’s Komodo Kingdom employee service area.
cleveland.com/metro/2024/03/komodo-dragon-attacks-akron-zoo-employee.html
Akron residents can check out the April 8 total solar eclipse via the city's community centers, parks and one downtown area ... Show more
Michigan Poaches RB Coach Tony Alford From Ohio State, per Report: He spent nine years with the Buckeyes staff under Urban Meyer and Ryan Day.
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Wyandotte slaying suspect arrested after setting self on fire in Ohio: Sung Ho Jin was hospitalized.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2024/03/26/wyandotte-slaying-suspect-arrested-setting-self-fire-ohio/73104386007/
Lottery player finds 5-month-old ticket days before it expires. It’s a huge winner
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Ohio's best: The top 24 baseball players in the state ahead of the 2023-24 season
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Family of Akron man killed on I-76 sues FedEx over crash: Yusuf Evans Sr. was killed after a FedEx truck hit him while he was on the side of Interstate 76 ...
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Bahamians to meet in opening round: Bahamians are set to meet on the hardwood as Fredrick King and the nationally number 11 ranked Creighton University Bluejays ...
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Schools are using Yondr pouches to lock up kids’ cellphones: Phone bans are on the rise, but experts say they have their limits.
vox.com/24105235/phones-kids-schools-ban-yondr-pouch-smartphones
Kent State coach Rob Senderoff rallies around player who made costly foul in loss to Akron
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/mac/2024/03/16/kent-state-rob-senderoff-backs-julius-rollins-costly-foul-akron/73006013007/
Duquesne secures first NCAA Tournament spot in 46 years after topping VCU for A10 title
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Michael Douglas shines as the Prophet of Tolerance in a gripping trailer for the Franklin limited series
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MAC basketball tournament bracket set; Miami RedHawks face Akron in first round: Travis Steele and the Miami RedHawks lost Friday night to Ohio ...
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Both parents born on Leap Day, married on Leap Day, now have Leap Day baby: One Akron couple went all out this year, celebrating not one, not two ...
cleveland.com/news/2024/03/leapling-love-story-akron-parents-celebrate-their-birthdays-anniversary-with-new-leap-day-baby.html
Quick Glance: Rare Birthdays: Parents and Child on Leap Day
- An Akron couple celebrates three Leap Day birthdays and their wedding anniversary with the arrival of their healthy daughter Mya Marie.
- Born 'leaplings' have the rarest birthdays in the world, occurring only every 1,461 days.
- The family, including older brother David, is a rare case of Leap Day parents having a Leap Day child.
- Mya's due date on March 1 almost coincided with Leap Day, adding extra intrigue to the family's unique story.
Joann, Hudson, Ohio-based crafts retailer, may file for bankruptcy: Report: Hudson, Ohio-based crafts and fabrics retailer Joann Inc. is considering filing for ...
cleveland.com/news/2024/03/joann-hudson-ohio-based-crafts-retailer-may-file-for-bankruptcy-report.html
This Ohio funeral home will preserve your tattoo when you die: Getting a tattoo is one of the most permanent decisions you can make; it stays with you until you ...
ideastream.org/2024-02-09/this-ohio-funeral-home-will-preserve-your-tattoo-when-you-die
Akron Zoo announces death of Speke’s gazelle, Gondar: The zoo made the difficult decision to humanely euthanize Gondar as his health began to decline last week ...
cleveland.com/akron/2024/03/akron-zoo-announces-death-of-spekes-gazelle-gondar.html
Man used $50 lottery prize to buy another ticket. He then won a life-changing jackpot
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Ohio strengthens strangulation charge, becoming last state to make it a felony: Ohio became the last state to make strangulation a felony last year ...
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Akron Children’s Hospital opens $3.5M sports health facility at local college: The Akron Children’s Hospital 7,000 square-foot facility offers sports rehab ...
cleveland.com/akron/2024/03/akron-childrens-hospital-opens-35m-sports-health-facility-at-local-college.html
Akron Children’s Hospital starts breastfeeding medicine program to solve challenges
cleveland.com/metro/2024/02/akron-childrens-hospital-starts-breastfeeding-medicine-program-to-solve-challenges.html
Osmond last performed in Northeast Ohio in the summer of 2023 at a sold-out performance at the MGM Northfield Park, but he's back for more ... Show more
LeBron James and his wife heartbroken as their 1st-date location in Akron closes down
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How long will solar eclipse darkness last in Ohio cities? Explore these interactive maps
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Want to see how animals behave during the April 8 eclipse? Check out Akron Zoo’s event
cleveland.com/akron/2024/02/want-to-see-how-animals-behave-during-the-april-8-eclipse-check-out-akron-zoos-event.html
Quick Glance: Best Place to View April 2024 Solar Eclipse
- An April solar eclipse will bring a fantastic sky spectacle over the homes of millions of Americans, but time is running out to make plans.
- The eclipse will cross 13 states from Texas to Maine, with experts favoring the southern path for optimal viewing.
- Travel agencies are busy booking eclipse-focused events as the big day approaches.
- Experts emphasize that the viewing location is a personal preference, whether in a city, small town, or rural area.
Titanic dinner scheduled for MGM’s Valley’s Edge Steak & Seafood restaurant: Enjoy the RMS Titanic’s spirit of the opulence, without the iceberg ...
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/02/titanic-dinner-scheduled-for-mgms-valleys-edge-steak-seafood-restaurant.html
Former FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones, 2 others plead not guilty in H.B. 6 corruption scandal
beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/courts/2024/02/13/2-ex-firstenergy-execs-chuck-jones-michael-dowling-sam-randazzo-plead-not-guilty-in-h-b-6-scandal/72584369007/
The Brew Kettle plans March opening in Brunswick: The Brew Kettle is planning to open a location in Brunswick next month.
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/02/the-brew-kettle-plans-march-opening-in-brunswick.html
Reynoldsburg teen acts alongside Hollywood, Kathmandu movie stars in English-Nepali drama
dispatch.com/story/news/local/2024/02/13/reynoldsburg-teen-acts-alongside-hollywood-kathmandu-movie-stars/72110958007/
Ex-regulatory chief, 2 execs indicted in sprawling Ohio nuclear power bribe case - UPI.com
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JD Vance reads Dr. Seuss book on Senate floor for son’s birthday: Sen. J.D. Vance is delivering a Dr. Seuss-inspired birthday message to his son ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4463786-jd-vance-dr-seuss-senate-birthday/
Advocates sue Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost after he rejected voting rights proposal
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Ohio’s 4th graders get free admission to Ohio history museums – including the Cleveland History Center in University Circle and Hale Farm & Village in Bath ... Show more
Man charged with trying to poison cats at Summit County trailer park, sheriff’s office says
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Ohio State football adds Alabama transfer safety off of freshman All-American season
cleveland.com/osu/2024/01/ohio-state-football-adds-alabama-transfer-safety-off-of-freshman-all-american-season.html
B&B Theatres to take over, renovate Cinemark Macedonia: The 15-screen cinema will close on March 1 and undergo an extensive renovation before reopening as the ...
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/02/bb-theatres-to-take-over-renovate-cinemark-macedonia.html
Peloton x Lululemon’s New Scuba Shop Is Filled With Gym-Ready Hoodies and Half-Zips
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Tanker truck driver dies in fiery crash in Summit County, sheriff’s office says: The truck driver has not yet been publicly identified in the crash that happened ...
cleveland.com/metro/2024/01/tanker-truck-driver-dies-in-fiery-crash-in-summit-county-sheriffs-office-says.html
Gov. Mike DeWine estimated the new Automated Traffic Queue Warning System will cut rear-end crashes by 16%. The Ohio Department of Transportation has begun ... Show more
Security costs to escort Mike DeWine to Super Bowl aren't public records, court says
cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/23/ohio-supreme-court-security-costs-at-super-bowl-arent-public-records/72315137007/
Family of man with mental illness who died in Summit County Jail files wrongful death lawsuit
cleveland.com/court-justice/2024/03/family-of-man-with-mental-illness-who-died-in-summit-county-jail-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit.html
‘A better response’: Akron police, fire partner with mental health specialists in pilot program
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Akron leadership shake-up: City to hire new police chief internally; retiring fire chief gets new position
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LINZ. With her music video “Jungle Of Hope”, the internationally active artist Crystn Hunt Akron, who lives in Linz, tries to articulate the unspeakable ...
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A tanker truck carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel exploded in Ohio, leaving 1 dead: A man is dead, several northeast Ohio roads are closed and diesel has poured ...
cnn.com/2024/01/27/us/ohio-tanker-truck-explosion/
LeBron James through the years: Take a look back through LeBron James' storied career, from his high school days at St. Vincent-St ...
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2024 total solar eclipse: where to see it in Ohio and when it will happen: Here's what you need to know about when to see the 2024 total solar eclipse and where ...
dispatch.com/story/news/state/2024/01/25/when-is-the-2024-solar-eclipse-and-where-can-i-see-it-in-ohio/72351019007/
Wife found dead 6 days after husband reported her missing, cops say. Now, he’s charged
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These Ohio residents urged to stay home during April 8 solar eclipse: Summit County officials say northern Ohio residents will have the best view of the April 8 ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/02/15/north-ohio-officials-urge-residents-to-stay-home-for-solar-eclipse-2024/72611486007/
Barberton man gets life in prison for rape of 12-year-old girl who was later found dead of overdose
cleveland.com/court-justice/2024/02/barberton-man-gets-life-in-prison-for-rape-of-12-year-old-girl-who-was-later-found-dead-of-overdose.html
No more fines: Akron-Summit County Public Library stops charging for overdue materials
cleveland.com/akron/2024/03/no-more-fines-akron-summit-county-public-library-stops-charging-for-overdue-materials.html
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Community grieving after 9-year-old killed, family members injured in Geauga County crash
cleveland.com/news/2024/01/community-grieving-after-9-year-old-killed-family-members-injured-in-geauga-county-crash.html
Black History Month celebrations in Akron include art exhibits, music performances, conversations
cleveland.com/akron/2024/02/black-history-month-celebrations-in-akron-include-art-exhibits-music-performances-conversations.html
Yost accuses former Akron car dealer of failing to provide vehicle titles to customers
cleveland.com/news/2024/02/yost-accuses-former-akron-car-dealer-of-failing-to-provide-vehicle-titles-to-customers.html
Good Company is set to open this week in Akron. The restaurant – which is slated to open Friday, March 1 - will be located in the former Spotted Owl Akron ... Show more
Damage from tanker truck fire will keep parts of Ohio 8, I-271 closed in Summit County
cleveland.com/metro/2024/01/damage-from-tanker-truck-fire-will-keep-parts-of-ohio-8-i-271-closed-in-summit-county.html
United States Potato Service offers potatoes baked, fried, mashed and souped in downtown Akron
cleveland.com/akron/2024/01/united-states-potato-service-offers-potatoes-baked-fried-mashed-and-souped-in-downtown-akron.html
American Airlines flight to Charlotte diverted after possible maintenance issue: American Airlines said a flight from Akron, Ohio to Charlotte ...
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St. Ignatius closes regular season atop cleveland.com boys basketball Top 25: Stow-Munroe Falls and Mogadore move up. Find out how Northeast Ohio stacks up ...
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Breeze Airways adds first-ever nonstop flight between Los Angeles and Akron-Canton Airport
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/01/breeze-airways-adds-first-ever-nonstop-flight-between-los-angeles-and-akron-canton-airport.html
Canadian world champion, former Akron Zips pole vaulter dies at 29: Shawn Barber was a standout pole vaulter at Akron, where he captured back-to-back NCAA indoor ...
cleveland.com/sports/college/2024/01/canadian-world-champion-former-akron-zips-pole-vaulter-dies-at-29.html
Quick Glance: Former Canadian World Champion Pole Vaulter Shawn Barber Passes Away at 29
- Shawn Barber, former Canadian world champion pole vaulter, dies at the age of 29 from medical complications.
- Barber died at home in Kingwood, Texas on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, confirmed by his agent Paul Doyle to The Associated Press.
- Described as more than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was a good-hearted person who always put others ahead of himself, said Doyle.
- Barber was a standout pole vaulter at the University of Akron, capturing back-to-back NCAA indoor championships in 2014 and 2015.
It's audition time for Spurs' Malaki Branham, others: The San Antonio Spurs have 25 games left for young players like Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie and Blake ...
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Single-car crash on I-480 kills 1, injures 5 others, including 4 children: The Summit County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the crash ...
cleveland.com/akron/2024/02/single-car-crash-on-i-480-kills-1-injures-5-others-including-4-children.html
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