Cleveland Metropolitan School District is implementing significant changes for the upcoming school year, including closing 18 buildings and consolidating schools. These measures are part of a plan to address a $150 million deficit and avoid potential... — read more
Quarter Up Cuts Staff After Game Release
Game developer Quarter Up has reportedly made significant layoffs following the launch of its new title, Invincible VS. Estimates suggest that at least 75% of the company's workforce was affected by these job cuts. Former employees confirmed their... — read more
International Motors Announces Major Ohio Layoffs
International Motors will eliminate 1,341 positions at its Springfield, Ohio facility by October 2026. This significant workforce reduction is part of a facility sale to Canadian defense firm Roshel Inc. The layoffs represent one of the largest... — read more
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Township Approves Job Cuts, Unveils Long-Term Strategy
Poland Township trustees have officially approved layoffs across three different departments. This decision was made alongside the presentation of a comprehensive three-year plan for the township. The details of the affected departments and the... — read more
Ohio Firms Announce Significant Job Cuts
Three Ohio businesses submitted WARN notices in July 2026, signaling substantial workforce reductions. International Motors in Springfield will lay off 1,341 employees as it sells its facilities. Notions Marketing in Strongsville and Bridgeway Pointe... — read more
Procter & Gamble Cuts 5,000 Jobs
Procter & Gamble has announced significant job reductions as part of a large-scale restructuring. The company has eliminated 5,000 positions over the past year. This move is a key component of their ongoing organizational changes. The full impact of... — read more
80 Acres Farms Cuts Staff After Deal Collapse
The vertical farming company 80 Acres Farms has implemented layoffs. This action follows the failure of a potential acquisition deal. The company was unable to secure additional capital. The acquisition fell through on August 2. These layoffs are a... — read more
International Motors Announces Major Workforce Reduction
International Motors is preparing for significant layoffs affecting over 1,300 employees. The company has not provided specific reasons for this large-scale reduction. This action will impact a substantial portion of its workforce. Further details... — read more
Schwebel's Begins Workforce Reductions
Employees at Schwebel's have reported the commencement of layoffs. Some workers expressed surprise at the sudden nature of the dismissals. The company is reportedly encouraging affected staff to file for unemployment benefits. Certain departments... — read more
Akron Schools Face Budget Shortfall
Despite a surplus in the last fiscal year, Akron Public Schools is projected to face significant deficits starting this academic year. The district's financial outlook indicates spending will outpace revenue in the coming years. This shift... — read more
Ohio Job Losses Mount in June
Nine Ohio companies filed WARN notices in June, signaling significant workforce reductions. These notices indicate that over 900 workers across the state will be affected by layoffs or closures. Among the impacted businesses is Schwebel Baking... — read more
Meridian Healthcare Cuts Detox Services
Meridian HealthCare has discontinued its detox services program due to financial difficulties. The organization cited reimbursement challenges as the primary reason for this decision. While other services remain unaffected, some staff from the detox... — read more
Schwebel's Faces Potential Sale Amidst Closure
A judge has indicated the possibility of a buyer for the Schwebel Baking Company, which had announced plans to cease operations. This development comes after the Teamsters Union filed a lawsuit contesting the closure. The company, in business for... — read more
School District Recalls Hundreds of Staff
Over 400 employees, including many teachers and aides, were initially laid off by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Nearly 130 of these individuals have since been recalled to their positions. This recall process is guided by a union... — read more
Teachers Recalled After Layoffs
Dozens of educators who received layoff notices in the spring are being offered their jobs back. The Cleveland Teachers Union confirmed that 31 teachers have been given recall notices. This recall is in addition to other educators previously offered... — read more
A.O. Smith Corp. Shuts Two Ohio Plants, Cuts 92 Jobs
A.O. Smith Corp. is a global manufacturing company. The company will close two facilities. These facilities are located in Central Ohio. This action will result in 92 layoffs. The company is ending its local operations. Central Ohio ... — read more
Alpha Technologies Closes, Affecting 75 Employees
Alpha Technologies announced upcoming layoffs. The company is closing its operations. This closure is the reason for the job cuts. A total of 75 workers will be affected. These layoffs are expected to begin on August 31, 2026. ... — read more
iHeartMedia Reduces Staff at Columbus Radio Stations
iHeartMedia has initiated widespread layoffs. These cuts impact its Columbus, Ohio, radio stations. Longtime hosts Chris Davis and Joe Kelly are departing. The company plans a new $50 million cost savings program. iHeartMedia also aims to scale its... — read more
Akron Schools Rehire Most Staff
Akron Public Schools reinstated 15 employees. These individuals faced layoffs earlier this year. The school board reappointed them to vacant positions. This move preserves budget savings from their former jobs. The district still plans further... — read more
Senior Resource Connection to Lay Off Staff, Close Operations
Senior Resource Connection will begin mass layoffs on June 30. The nonprofit plans to close its operations. Services are transitioning to local partnering agencies. Reduced federal funding and inflation caused financial difficulties. Approximately... — read more
Schwebel's Final Bakeries Closing by Labor Day
Schwebel Baking Co. plans to close its last two bakeries. These facilities are located in Youngstown and Hebron. The company expects to shutter them by Labor Day. Schwebel's has shut down various facilities over ten years. This continues a trend of... — read more
Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems Plans Mason Layoffs
Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems Inc. will lay off 43 workers. These layoffs will occur at its Mason, Ohio facility. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. Project postponements and extended customer timelines caused the reduction in work... — read more
First Brands, Wood Group Announce Ohio Job Reductions
Two Ohio companies issued WARN notices during May 2026. These notices affect more than 200 employees in total. First Brands Group plans to lay off 110 workers in Cuyahoga County. Wood Group USA Inc. will cut 92 jobs in Hebron. WARN notices provide... — read more
Republic National Distributing to Cut Ohio Jobs
Republic National Distributing Co. plans to lay off 56 employees. The company will cease operations at three Ohio locations. Two of these sites are located in Greater Cincinnati. These moves follow several months of downsizing. A potential sale of... — read more
Senior Resource Connection’s closure will also shutter its senior services hub
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Cooper-Standard to Shut Ohio Plant by 2027
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. plans to close its Bowling Green, Ohio plant. The facility closure is scheduled by the end of 2027. This plant manufactures sealing systems and components. These products are supplied to the automotive industry. This... — read more
City Budget Proposal Avoids Layoffs and New Taxes
The City unveiled its 2027 budget proposal. This proposal addresses a $29.5 million deficit. It explicitly states there will be no layoffs. No new taxes are included in the plan. The city aims to manage its finances without these... — read more
Cleveland Schools Cut Four High-Paying Administrator Roles
Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) announced 410 job cuts last month. This total included 146 teacher layoffs. The district is eliminating four positions from its top 25 highest-paid administrators. These roles include an IT officer, a... — read more
Baldwin Wallace Reduces Programs, Staff
Baldwin Wallace announced further program and staff cuts. The university will cease offering 35 academic programs. Ten faculty members face job elimination. These actions aim for financial stability amid declining enrollment. The university... — read more
Cleveland Schools Defend Layoffs Amid Funding Challenges
Cleveland Metropolitan School District leaders defended recent layoffs and school closures. An additional 51 central office administrators received layoff notices. This adds to 315 layoffs approved earlier in April. The district will close 29 schools... — read more
Huntsman Corp. Ends Nitrile Latex Production in Akron
Huntsman Corp. will cease nitrile latex production at its Akron facility. This change is scheduled for the end of the first quarter of 2027. The company plans to lay off 25% to 30% of its Akron workforce. Increased low-cost imports from the Far East... — read more
Akron Schools Cut $11 Million; Teacher Layoffs Avoided
The Akron school board approved $11 million in budget reductions. This action prevents a financial shortfall for the upcoming school year. Seventeen staff positions will be eliminated from the district. Six deans will move into available teaching... — read more
MRI Software Announces Workforce Reduction
MRI Software reportedly announced layoffs affecting its workforce. Up to 200 workers are reportedly impacted by these job cuts. The company specializes in real estate management and investment software. MRI Software is based in Solon, Ohio. The firm... — read more
Ohio Companies Announce Over 1,800 Layoffs
Ohio's labor department issued several WARN notices in April 2026. These notices came from multiple employers across the state. Over eighteen hundred workers face layoffs or closures. Refresco will end manufacturing operations in Toledo. Other... — read more
Milestone Technologies Lays Off 105 in New Albany
Milestone Technologies is laying off 105 employees. This decision follows the end of a contract. The contract was for services at Meta's data center. The data center is located in New Albany. Milestone Technologies' work at the campus will... — read more
Lorain Voters Approve School Funding After Job Cuts
Lorain voters approved a school levy on Tuesday. This measure, Issue 5, passed with 51.32% of the vote. The approval follows a year of major budget cuts and layoffs. The district recently cut 167 positions, including 106 teachers. The levy aims to... — read more
Cleveland District Cuts Staff; Teachers Protest Decision
he Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) laid off over 300 employees. Teachers and staff publicly criticized the decision. They cited high executive salaries as a reason for financial mismanagement. District leaders defended the actions as... — read more
Columbus AI Firm Postpones Festival Amid Layoffs, Lawsuit
A Columbus AI startup will postpone its upcoming tech festival. This decision follows recent layoffs at the company. A pending lawsuit also affects the company. The suit accuses the founder of firing executives. This was allegedly to avoid sharing... — read more
First Brands Postpones Ohio Job Cuts
First Brands Group LLC delayed job cuts at its Cleveland corporate office. Sixty-seven corporate employees will stay until May 31. Three hundred forty-five Tiffin facility employees also face delayed job cuts. The automotive parts company is in... — read more