Mark Price

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Local history: Jaycees saved Akron Civic Theatre from demolition

6 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

Former Loew’s Theater struggled as television gained popularity. Akron parking lot owner bought building in 1964 with plan to raze it. Akron Jaycees rescued theater and gave it a new name in 1965. Akron came perilously close to losing one of its most beloved landmarks. The former Loew’s Theater at 182 S. Main St. seemed destined for the wrecking ball until a local group stepped forward to save it. A new name went up the marquee in June 1965: The Civic Theatre.
Akron at 200: Cheap land, long speeches, heavy rain and a capsized canoe | Local history

6 days ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history. Here’s what happened this week in local history:1825: Gen. Simon Perkins of Warren purchased 160 acres southwest of the present-day intersection of Main and Exchange as he prepared to establish the village of Akron along the route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
What is it? Devo teases big news with cryptic announcement

2 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

Better shine up your power dome. Get that yellow jumpsuit prepared. There’s something going on in the world of Devo. The Akron new-wave band took to social media June 12 with a cryptic announcement:“You didn’t think we were done, did you? Big news drops June 16. Stay tuned. #DEVO”The post included emojis of a flying saucer, robot and space alien. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. A 15-second video announces: BIG NEWS COMING SOON. TUNE IN ON JUNE 16.
‘It Rhymes with Takei.’ Akron author Justin Eisinger proud of work with ‘Star Trek’ icon

2 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

Local author teams up once again with ‘Star Trek’ actor on new memoir. Top Shelf Productions releases graphic novels about George Takei’s life. Story of self-discovery, acceptance and activism is important, co-writer says. “Star Trek” icon George Takei’s new book has a local connection. Akron graphic novelist Justin Eisinger has teamed up once again with the actor, author and social activist on “It Rhymes with Takei,” released June 10.
Survivor of 1970 shootings at Kent State sees parallels in Los Angeles protests

2 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

Deployment of troops in Los Angeles viewed as chilling echo of Kent State in 1970. Educator wants officials to stop using ‘hateful, inflammatory rhetoric’Excessive force against protesters escalates their actions, educator says. Roseann “Chic” Canfora got a worried message from her friend Sara Wood in Los Angeles. The California resident wanted to know how the Ohioan was handling the news. “She assumed I’d be triggered by what I was seeing,” Canfora said.
Akron at 200: Lightning bolts, police chiefs and the Klan | Local history

2 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history. Here’s what happened June 8-14 in local history:1825: Ohio Canal Commissioners began accepting bids for construction of the Ohio & Erie Canal north of the Summit Level in the future village of Akron. By the end of July, contracts were awarded for the entire 37 miles to Lake Erie.
Meet the captain: Goodyear blimp pilot Jerry Hissem really loves his job

3 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

There are fewer blimp pilots than astronauts. Goodyear has 10 full-time pilots. Airships have a cruising altitude of 1,000 to 1,500 feet and go up to 73 mph. When Jerry Hissem was a little boy in Cuyahoga Falls, he used to stop and watch as the Goodyear blimp flew overhead. Now he’s the one who makes people look up. Hissem, 55, chief pilot for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., is the captain of Wingfoot One, the airship based at Wingfoot Lake in Suffield Township. This is a man who clearly loves his job.
Local history: ‘The air yacht.’ Goodyear blimp took first flight 100 years ago

3 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

Did you know that the Goodyear blimp didn’t use helium for its first flight? Rubber executive envisioned airships as a sport for wealthy people. The silver airship took Akron residents by surprise. As the shiny vessel soared overhead that sunny morning, it wasn’t immediately apparent to observers that the city’s skyline had changed forever. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. took its first commercial blimp, Pilgrim, for an unannounced test flight June 3, 1925.
Akron at 200: Tapeworms, memorials and Reddy Kilowatt | Local history

3 weeks ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

As Akron celebrates its bicentennial in 2025, we’re looking back at two centuries of headlines. Visit BeaconJournal.com every Sunday morning throughout the bicentennial year for a look back at the week in Akron history. Here’s what happened June 1-6 in local history:1825: Judge Aaron Norton, a pioneer manufacturer, died at age 49 and was buried in Middlebury Cemetery. Born in 1776 in Connecticut, he co-founded Middlebury in 1807 with Joseph Hart.
Three Goodyear blimps to fly over Akron

1 month ago | beaconjournal.com | Mark Price

Better look up! Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has confirmed that three airships will converge over Akron in early June. Wingfoot One, based at Wingfoot Lake in Suffield Township, will welcome Wingfoot Two from Pompano Beach, Florida, and Wingfoot Three from Carson, California, as the Akron company celebrates the 100th anniversary of its first blimp flight. When the Pilgrim took a test flight June 3, 1925, Akron was preparing to celebrate its centennial.