A new high-energy business in Akron is thrumming like a diesel engine on South Main Street in Downtown Akron. Octane Logistics, an asset-based third-party logistics company that provides customized transportation solutions with honesty, integrity and speed, has opened its doors and put the pedal to the floor. The company plans Read more
In one week most of us will be sitting around the table in front of more food than we can possibly consume, and apparently that’s the point of Thanksgiving. In fact, the more leftover food, the better, since, according to a new Harris Poll, 79% of adults say the best Read more
AAA predicts 46.9 million Americans (more than 1.9 million Ohioans) will travel at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving holiday weekend (Nov. 25 – Nov. 29). This is an increase of 0.6 percent (0.9 percent for Ohio) from last year, and marks the highest Thanksgiving travel volume since 2007. Read more
Are you ready for Black Friday? Well, we hope so because it’s just over a week away. But no matter how much preparing you do, how do you know you’re really getting the best deal out there? Thanks to a new survey by WalletHub, you don’t have to worry, because Read more
The volunteers of Akron Children’s Hospital will host the 34th annual Holiday Tree Festival Nov. 21 – Nov. 29, 2015 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. Admission to the festival is free. Originally founded in 1982 as a way for families to celebrate the holiday season, the 2015 Read more
The annual WCTV Clapper Awards were presented Thursday night to the producers of the best programming on WCTV during the past year in a variety of categories. Some of the highlights include Cathy Hall, Terry Livers and Bob Parmelee winning the directors chair awards for outstanding achievement. This year the Clapper’s Read more
Twenty-two former Wadsworth High School athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Wadsworth Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 14, 2015 at the Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth. Social hour will run from 6 to 7 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. Induction ceremonies will begin immediately following dinner. Reservations are $32 for Read more
People who are different are usually the ones who end up making a difference in the world. That’s how Melissa Eaton would describe her French teacher at Marlington High School. “She was epitome of a terrific teacher,” Eaton said, who was our featured Terrific Teacher Tuesday guest. “She instilled a love Read more
A wind advisory is now in effect through 10 p.m. for all of northeast Ohio, including Wadsworth. Gusts up to 55 mph can be expected today into this evening. It’s possible some power lines and tree limbs may come down and minor structural damage is possible, according to the National Weather Read more
Veterans Day is here and there are many businesses around the country who want to thank our veterans for their service with freebies and discounts. Those looking to participate should make sure they have their ID and call ahead to confirm participation – but if you happen to see someone Read more
