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GOJO Industries was founded in Akron in 1946. Its global headquarters, pictured here, is located on the south side of Downtown Akron. On Jan. 22, it was acquired by The Clorox Company for $2.25 billion.
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Economy
Clorox acquires Akron-based GOJO for $2.25B, says Purell manufacturer will remain in Ohio
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The purchase will expand Clorox's portfolio and give GOJO access to its brand-building efforts and distribution capabilities, according to a press release.
Laila Edwards, the first Black woman to suit up for Team USA women's Olympic hockey, participates in a practice, in a rink where she played youth hockey in the past, in Strongsville, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
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Sports
Cleveland Heights' Laila Edwards prepares to make Olympic debut as USA Hockey’s first Black female
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NPR News
Ice may be more hazardous than snow this weekend. What to expect and how to prepare
Anusha Mathur
Government & Politics
  1. The Trump administration admits even more ways DOGE accessed sensitive personal data
  2. Ohio teachers' union head defends advice to members on actions if ICE shows up at schools
  3. House approves spending bills despite many Democrats' objections to ICE funds
Law & Justice
  1. Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia
  2. How ICE grew to be the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency
  3. Cleveland Council, Bibb administration agree to changes in Tanisha's Law
Health
Bundling up for time outside in winter helps protect kids’ fingers, toes, ears and noses from frostbite during frigid temperatures.
  1. How to avoid frostbite for kids in Northeast Ohio's extreme cold
  2. Heart disease deaths declined. Here's how to reduce your risk of the #1 killer
  3. One-fifth of Ohioans with ACA subsidies dropping health insurance, estimates show
Education
Students gathered outside two Cleveland high schools Thursday to protest federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
  1. Cleveland students walk out to protest ICE in solidarity with Minneapolis
  2. Youngstown's Ursuline High School denies claims of assault, harassment of gay student
  3. This Medina County district will build a new school, without a levy
Economy
Exterior sign of a Sherwin-Williams storefront. The sign reads "Cover the Earth" and the company logo.
  1. Sherwin-Williams resumes retirement contributions, will compensate for pause
  2. Study: 'no tax on overtime' benefit in federal budget won't help most Ohioans
  3. They quit their day jobs to bet on current events. A look inside the prediction market mania
Environment & Energy
  1. Confused by all the notices issued for intense winter weather? Here's your guide
  2. A massive winter storm will hit large parts of the US through the weekend
  3. Trump administration claims offshore wind poses a threat. But it won't say how.
Science & Technology
  1. Cybercrime steals more from local governments than employee fraud, says Ohio auditor
  2. Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner
  3. NASA's Artemis II craft meets the launch pad ahead of crewed lunar orbit
Race, Gender & Identity
Dan Moulthrop (left) leads a forum with Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, at The City Club of Cleveland on Jan. 16, 2026.
  1. Conservative Christian lobbyist met with protest during City Club of Cleveland forum
  2. Anti-discrimination, same-sex marriage amendments backers say some Ohio areas are surprising them
  3. This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's aiming to end the tax
Arts & Culture
CMA Transformer Station
  1. Northeast Ohio artists: Cleveland Museum of Art seeks work for Transformer Station show
  2. Cleveland architect Jonathan Kurtz is rejuvenating Northeast Ohio’s arts infrastructure
  3. Lakewood photographer’s love of Route 66 coming to U.S. postage stamps
Community
A picture of a GCRTA bus.
  1. Cleveland RTA Bus Rapid Transit extension faces Ohio City business owners opposition
  2. Watch out for slick streets: Cleveland won't salt all roads amid regional shortage
  3. Countering a spike in domestic violence, Gabby Petito's parents to bring training to Canton
Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks to players on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Baltimore.
  1. Consistent winners Tomlin, McDermott jobless in NFL while Browns fail to be 'watchable'
  2. Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami
  3. Public weighs in on Browns Stadium transit concerns as NOACA considers infrastructure projects
Reporters Notebook
Education reporter Conor Morris and his cat Bobby.
  1. Fostering furry friendship, and saving lives, as 'kitten season' approaches
  2. The generations of volunteer firefighters who keep our communities safe
  3. Ohio's volunteer firefighters need help. Here's why we're sounding the alarm