Former Akron athletic director Mack Rhoades chosen to succeed Dave Maggard as Houston AD

September 30th, 2009 Goodyear: new contract provides $215M in savingsCLEVELAND — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says a new national contract with the United Steelworkers union will save the company $215 million over the four-year life of the agreement.

September 22nd, 2009 1 injured in shootout at San Diego border crossingSAN DIEGO — One person was injured in a gun battle Tuesday involving an attempt to smuggle illegal immigrants from Mexico at the busiest border crossing in the U.S., authorities said. Details remained sketchy, but dozens of suspected illegal immigrants were detained when drivers tried to storm past inspectors at the San Ysidro port of entry and make their way into the U.S.

September 21st, 2009 A. Shulman expands capacity at Mexican plantAKRON, Ohio — A. Shulman Inc.

September 10th, 2009 Gorman will succeed Mack as CEO of Morgan StanleyNEW YORK — John Mack will step down as CEO of Morgan Stanley in January but remain as chairman, having navigated the bank through the stormiest period for the U.S. financial industry since the 1930s.

September 10th, 2009 John Mack to step down as Morgan Stanley CEONEW YORK — John J. Mack will step down as CEO of Morgan Stanley in January but will continue as chairman, the investment bank announced Thursday.

August 12th, 2009 Goodyear, Steelworkers extend contract 2nd timeAKRON, Ohio — For the second time, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the United Steelworkers of America have extended their national contract, this time until Aug.

July 22nd, 2009 Foreclosed Ohio homeowner leaves cats, mess behindAKRON, Ohio — When an Ohio man vacated his foreclosed home near Akron, he left behind nearly 100 cats and a stench. Rescuers have been chasing cats in the Lakemore house for two weeks, and there are still some felines left.

July 17th, 2009 Goodyear will shut down Philippines plantAKRON, Ohio — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plans to close its tire plant in the Philippines by Sept.

July 14th, 2009 Goodyear, Steelworkers extend contract 4 weeksAKRON, Ohio — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the United Steelworkers of America have extended their national contract four weeks until Aug.

June 16th, 2009 Woman suspected in 3 holdups within 35 minutesAKRON, Ohio — Ohio authorities said they believe a woman held up three banks within just over a half-hour. Akron Police Lt.

June 2nd, 2009 Bodies of 3 brothers found in lake in HoustonHOUSTON — Investigators say three young brothers whose bodies were found in Lake Houston apparently drowned during a fishing trip. The three — 14, 16 and 21 years old — went to the lake about 7 a.m.

April 30th, 2009 Under Armour recalls athletic cupsWASHINGTON — Under Armour Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of more than 200,000 athletic cups as they can break when hit, posing a risk of serious injury to the wearer.

April 30th, 2009 Ala. cancels all high school sports over swine fluMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama High School Athletic Association has canceled all athletic events because of concerns about swine flu.

April 29th, 2009 Navy commits to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy has signed an agreement to appear in the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex.

April 28th, 2009 Police find 14-year-old topless dancer at Ohio barAKRON, Ohio — Police say a 14-year-old girl was dancing topless at an Akron strip club when they raided the bar. Akron police conducted the raid Friday night at the Playhouse bar and arrested four dancers.