Jim Michaels

1 month ago | whbc.com | Jim Michaels

Courtesy Tropical Smoothie Cafe “Sunshine for Teachers” NAVARRE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Students at Fairless Middle School enjoyed a Tropical Smoothie Cafe smoothie party on Friday, celebrating history teacher Rose Hammel’s selection as one of 19 finalists in the Sunshine for Teachers contest. The winner of the grand prize worth $10,000 based on online votes will be announced later this week, but Hammel and the school each won a thousand dollars.

2 months ago | whbc.com | Jim Michaels

NAVARRE, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – A Fairless School District history teacher is one of twenty semifinalists nationwide for a big summer break. And Fairless Middle School could be a prize recipient as well. History instructor Rose Hammel is in the running in the Sunshine for Teachers contest, showing appreciation for the hard work our teachers have done all year. The grand prize by internet vote receives a summer getaway worth up to $10,000. Plus the school gets a grand and a smoothie party.

Mar 19, 2025 | whbc.com | Jim Michaels

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Risky business, driving around the railroad gates with the engine approaching. But that’s what happened with an SUV at the 5th Street NE crossing of the Norfolk Southern tracks in Canton. The vehicle was hit and dragged about two hundred feet, according to the Canton Fire Department. Just before the vehicle was struck though, a man or woman exited and ran off, apparently uninjured. That person was not seen again. The train engineer also was not hurt.

Nov 27, 2024 | whbc.com | Jim Michaels

COLUMBUS, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The Ohio Traffic Safety Office is offering twenty-dollar rideshare credits to Ohioans who plan to consume alcohol, and want a safe way home this weekend. The Lyft credits must be used within 24 hours of acquisition, and you must use the Lyft app. A limited number of credits is being issued each day. A $20,000 grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association pays for the credits.

Oct 24, 2024 | whbc.com | Jim Michaels

CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – The new flagship eatery of the Hall of Fame Village opens later in the day on Thursday, at 4 p.m.The Gridiron Gastropub replaces the Don Shula’s American Kitchen restaurant in the Fan Engagement Zone. Village CEO Michael Crawford says it’ll be more fun with a wider variety of food items at various prices. The NFL Ticket will be up and running. There’s a Sunday brunch and lunch hours are coming soon.