Michigan Sugar Company is reducing its Toledo workforce. The company's east Toledo facility will now operate solely as a warehouse. This change follows storm-related structural damage and ongoing operational difficulties. Seven employees were... — read more 

The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office is warning of potential job losses by year's end. This situation arises from a significant funding shortfall of approximately $280,000. The required funds are needed for wages, equipment like tasers, fuel, and... — read more 

The Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities has successfully passed a new levy, enabling them to reconfigure staffing after earlier layoffs. In April, the board laid off 31 employees and transferred a building, aiming to save $4.5 million... — read more 

A Toledo chemical manufacturing plant will close its doors permanently. Over fifty employees will lose their jobs as a result. Layoffs are scheduled to start in early November. The closure process is expected to extend into the summer of 2027. This... — read more 

Republic National Distributing Co. has postponed planned layoffs in Ohio for a second time. The company cited delays in closing the sale of three facilities in the state. Originally scheduled for July, the closures are now expected by September 29... — read more 

A Marc's store in Parma will close permanently in November. This closure will result in 55 employees being laid off. The company filed a WARN Act notice with the state. The layoffs are expected to begin around November 10th. The notice did not state... — read more 

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Cornerstone Building Brands will close its Walbridge facility in December. This closure will result in the layoff of 104 employees. The company cited evolving market and business conditions for the decision. Alternatives were evaluated, but the... — read more 

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 

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 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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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 

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 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 

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 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 

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 

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 

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 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 

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 

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 

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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 

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 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 

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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 

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 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 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 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. 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