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2024
December 20, 2004: PBS Western Reserve Offers Wine Tasting Event with World Traveler Rick Steves
October 1, 2024: Award-Winning Series The World According to Polka Returns with New Season and Halloween Special (Photo available)
September 16, 2024: PBS Western Reserve production The World According to Polka Receives National Award
August 15, 2024: Local Community Leaders to Be Featured in “City Centric” on PBS Western Reserve (Photo available)
June 24, 2024: PBS Western Reserve Wins Two Emmy Awards (Photo available)
June 3, 2024: PBS Western Reserve Announces Stephen Colecchi as New Board Chair (Photo available)
May 10, 2024: PBS Western Reserve Secures Five Emmy Nominations
March 26, 2024: PBS Western Reserve to Air Documentary about Mental Health Crises Among Farmers (Photo available)
March 1, 2024: Natalie Pillsbury Is New PBS Western Reserve Leader (Photo available)
Feb. 15, 2024: PBS Western Reserve Launches New Adventure Club Family Membership
2023
Dec. 15, 2023: PBS WESTERN RESERVE: A STUDY IN PERSISTENCE to Premiere on Jan. 3 (Photos available)
Nov. 2, 2023: PBS Western Reserve to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of WNEO’s First Broadcast with Open House (Photos available)
Oct. 16, 2023: PBS Western Reserve to Host Free Community Gatherings at Four Local Coffee Shops
Oct. 12, 2023: PBS Western Reserve to Premiere MARAUDER MEN: IN THEIR OWN WORDS on Veterans Day (Photos available)
Sept. 13, 2023: The Chardon Polka Band Takes a Polka Adventure in New PBS Western Reserve Series (Photos available)
Aug. 25, 2023: Jeffery Good Named Interim Leader of PBS Western Reserve (Photos available)
Aug. 17, 2023: New PBS Western Reserve Series CITY CENTRIC Shines Light on Community Achievers (Photos available)
Aug. 10, 2023: PBS Western Reserve Announces the Unexpected Passing of President and CEO David Rotterman (Photos available)
Aug. 8, 2023: PBS Western Reserve to Premiere RINGLING, AKRON & THE ‘BLUE HEAVEN’ CIRCUIT (Photos available)
July 3, 2023: Following Nationwide Search, PBS Western Reserve Has New Leader (Photos available)
April 18, 2023: PBS Western Reserve Is Now Live Streaming on Local Now Service
March 21, 2023: PBS Western Reserve Free Virtual Event to Feature “Pinkalicious” Children’s Author Victoria Kann
Jan. 18, 2023: PBS Western Reserve President and CEO to Retire in June 2023 (Photos available)
2022
Dec. 12, 2022: Local Chair Craftsman Richard Grell Is Subject of New Documentary Premiering on PBS Western Reserve (Photos available)
Sept. 20, 2022: Take a Virtual Field Trip to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Aug. 23, 2022: PBS Western Reserve Offers Virtual After-School Program
June 27, 2022: PBS Western Reserve Wins Regional Emmy Award For LINES BROKEN: THE STORY OF MARION MOTLEY (Photos available)
June 23, 2022: PBS Western Reserve to Participate in Statewide Initiative to Accelerate Learning
June 21, 2022: New Documentary Explores Ohio and Erie Canal’s Evolving Significance (Photos available)
May 26, 2022: PBS Western Reserve wins five awards in the 43rd annual Telly Awards
April 14, 2022: PBS Western Reserve offers two free screenings of new McKinley National Memorial documentary
Feb. 3, 2022: New Documentary Detailing Ohio Civil Rights Story to Premiere on PBS Western Reserve (Photos available)
2021
Dec. 16, 2021: PBS Western Reserve Now Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Dec 3, 2021: PBS Western Reserve’s Board of Directors to Restructure
Dec. 1, 2021: PBS Western Reserve Gets Festive With Holiday Specials (Photos available)
Nov. 19, 2021: Two New Members Appointed to PBS Western Reserve Board of Directors
Aug. 30, 2021: PBS Western Reserve Welcomes John Howe as Acting Vice-President of Production and Content
Jan. 21, 2021: PBS Western Reserve Honors African American History and Culture with Special Programming in February (Photos available)
2020
Dec. 17, 2020: PBS Western Reserve to Present TV Premiere of UNDER FIRE, UNDER SIEGE: STRIKEBREAKERS IN KENT, OHIO (Photos available)
Dec. 4, 2020: TV Premiere of POLKA ACROSS AMERICA to Air on PBS Western Reserve (Photos available)
Sept. 4, 2020: PBS Western Reserve Announces Board Officers
Aug. 14, 2020: THE FORGOTTEN DEAD to Premiere on PBS Western Reserve (Photos available)
June 1, 2020: New PBS Western Reserve digital project explores effect of COVID-19 on local arts organizations
April 15, 2020: New PBS Western Reserve documentary profiles revitalization efforts in East Liverpool
March 27, 2020: PBS Western Reserve to provide expanded at-home learning programs
March 26, 2020: PBS Western Reserve brings the classroom home
March 2, 2020: Rescan Day for WNEO-TV Is March 14
Feb. 20, 2020: PBS Western Reserve to Launch Native American Television Channel
2019
Nov. 21, 2019: Western Reserve Public Media Gets Festive With Holiday Specials
Oct. 22, 2019: Western Reserve Public Media Honors Veterans With Special Programming
May 23, 2019: Western Reserve Public Media Announces New Board Officers
March 20, 2019: New local documentary spotlights life and career of “Word Jazz” creator Ken Nordine
Jan. 25, 2019: Western Reserve Public Media’s Black History Month Programming Honors African-American History and Culture
2018
Nov. 5, 2018: Western Reserve Public Media Gets Festive With Holiday Specials
Oct. 31, 2018: Western Reserve PBS to premiere new documentary featuring Summit County residents’ involvement with World War I
Oct. 29, 2018: Western Reserve Public Media Honors Veterans With Special Programming in November
May 24, 2018: Western Reserve Public Media Announces New Board Positions
March 30, 2018: Western Reserve PBS to Celebrate Local Productions in April
March 16, 2018: Canton Resident Trina Cutter, President and CEO of Western Reserve Public Media, Named to State Committee
2017
Nov. 6, 2017: Western Reserve Public Media Gets Festive With Holiday Specials
Sept. 21, 2017: BLIMP! SPORTS, BROADCASTING AND THE GOODYEAR AIRSHIP to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS on Monday, Oct. 16, at 9 PM
July 20, 2017: RALPH REGULA: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS on Saturday, July 22 at 6 PM
April 17, 2017: Western Reserve Public Media to Host Cleveland Mobile Fab Lab
Feb. 22, 2017: Western Reserve Public Media Channels WNEO and WEAO to Move to New Channels Following Spectrum Auction
2016
Nov. 9, 2016: Western Reserve Public Media Gets Festive With Holiday Specials
Oct. 5, 2016: “As Ohio Goes…”
Sept. 28, 2016: New Monthly Series Features Akron’s Best and Brightest Entities
Aug. 26, 2016: New Documentary About Historic Local Murders to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS
July 6, 2016: Anthony Dennis promoted to chief operating officerat Western Reserve Public Media
June 23, 2016: Documentary chronicling construction of wooden bobsled-type roller coaster to premiere on Western Reserve PBS
April 4, 2016: Get Free Legal Help With Writing a Simple Will
Jan. 26, 2016: Western Reserve Public Media Celebrates Black History Month
2015
Nov. 11, 2015: Western Reserve Public Media Gets Festive With Holiday Specials
Nov. 2, 2015: Akron Civic Theatre and Western Reserve PBS to host A Downton Abbey Evening
Oct. 21, 2015: Western Reserve PBS to Sponsor Trip to Great Britain
Oct. 6, 2015: Vampires, Aliens, Mummies! Enjoy Halloween Programming on Western Reserve PBS
Sept. 28, 2015: Western Reserve Public Media Hosts Connected Educator Month for Area Educators
June 2, 2015: Underwriting Account Executive Named at Western Reserve Public Media
April 23, 2015: Get Free Legal Help With Writing a Simple Will
April 9, 2015: Western Reserve Public Media Announces Trumbull County Teacher Selected for 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program
April 6, 2015: WKSU and Western Reserve PBS Examine Vietnam’s Legacy 40 Years Later
March 23, 2015: “Studio C Sessions” Is New Collaboration Between Western Reserve PBS and The Summit
Jan. 22, 2015: “Road Kid to Writer: The Tracks of Jim Tully” to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS
2014
Dec. 16, 2014: Area Educators to Receive Technology Training Through Grant
Nov. 10, 2014: Akron Civic Theatre and Western Reserve PBS to host A Downton Abbey Evening presented by the Akron Civic Theatre Women’s Guild
Nov. 10, 2014: Free Sneak Preview of “Downton Abbey, Season 5” to be held Sunday, Dec. 14, at Stambaugh Auditorium
Nov. 5, 2014: Western Reserve Public Media Wins Award at National Conference
Sept. 3, 2014: A Closer Look: Mitochondrial Disease to premiere on Western Reserve PBS
June 17, 2014: Western Reserve Public Media Names New Programmer
June 2, 2014: New Board Positions Announced for Western Reserve Public Media
April 30, 2014: Western Reserve Public Media Board President to Step Down
April 23, 2014: Get Free Legal Help With Writing a Simple Will
March 21, 2014: Western Reserve PBS Celebrates the Arts in April
Jan. 7, 2014: Valentine’s Dinner-Dance Inspired by “Downton Abbey” Will Benefit Western Reserve PBS
2013
Nov. 7, 2013: Western Reserve Public Media Gets Festive With Holiday Specials
Oct. 22, 2013: Free Sneak Preview of “Downton Abbey, Season 4” to be held Thursday, Dec. 12, at Stambaugh Auditorium
Sept. 30, 2013: New Local Productions That Describe Palliative Care to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS
Aug. 28, 2013: Western Reserve Public Media’s Lisa Martinez to Retire
Aug. 26, 2013: Western Reserve PBS to present “A Tree Grows in Washington: The John F. Seiberling Story”
July 24, 2013: Western Reserve PBS to show encore presentation of “Joseph O’Sickey: The Art of Life”
May 30, 2013: New Board Positions Announced for Western Reserve Public Media
May 15, 2013: University of Akron Steel Drum Band concert to air on May 21 on Western Reserve PBS
April 30, 2013: Get Free Legal Help With Writing a Simple Will
April 25, 2013: A Doo Wop Celebration VI! Concert Coming to Akron Civic Theatre
April 12, 2013: “Joseph O’Sickey: The Art of Life” to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS
April 10, 2013: “May 4th Voices” to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS on Friday, May 3, at 10 p.m.
March 21, 2013: Special Western Reserve PBS Programming Celebrates Earth Day
Feb. 1, 2013: Western Reserve Public Media Names Chief Business Development Officer
Jan. 29, 2013: Western Reserve PBS Celebrates Black History Month
Jan. 17, 2013: New documentary traces experiences of seven young Portage County soldiers
2012
Dec. 20, 2012: NewsNite to Welcome Corbin Bernsen and Authors Don Adams and Craig Marks
Dec. 20, 2012: After Newtown Special to Air on Western Reserve PBS
Dec. 17, 2012: Watch University of Akron Jazz Concert on Fusion, WNEO 45.2/WEAO 49.2
Nov. 29, 2012: NewsNite Guests to Discuss Issues Involving Eastern Ohio Fracking
Nov. 13, 2012: Western Reserve PBS Event “Fashion & Fandom: A Downton Abbey Evening” Celebrates Premiere of Acclaimed Drama’s Third Season
Nov. 8, 2012: New Western Reserve PBS Program Celebrates the Work of Glass Artist Paul Stankard
Nov. 6, 2012: Holiday Programming Abounds on Western Reserve PBS and Fusion
Sept. 25, 2012: Western Reserve PBS’s NewsNite to Explore Downtown Arts Programs
Aug. 20, 2012: Western Reserve PBS’s NewsNite to Return on Sept. 7
Aug. 20, 2012: Be a Dinosaur Train Nature Tracker at the Akron Zoo!
May 24, 2012: Fold Crumple Crush: The Art of El Anatsui to premiere on Western Reserve PBS
May 21, 2012: NewsNite Special to Feature Palliative Care Services Offered at Akron Children’s Hospital
May 1, 2012: Western Reserve Public Media Receives Emmy Nomination
April 20, 2012: “Rebels on Lake Erie” Tells Story of Civil War Pirates
April 4, 2012: “Zoar Levee: To Preserve and Protect” to Premiere on April 9
April 3, 2012: New Regionally Produced TV Programs to Premiere in April on Western Reserve PBS
March 22, 2012: Special NewsNite Edition to Profile Two Charitable Programs
March 20, 2012: Western Reserve PBS salutes Earth Day throughout April
March 2, 2012: Western Reserve PBS to Document Business Start-up Challenge
Feb. 17, 2012: New Western Reserve PBS Program Shows Teens How to Launch a Business
Jan. 25, 2012: Free Computer Classes Offered at Western Reserve Public Media
Jan. 19, 2012: Western Reserve PBS Celebrates Black History Month
2011
Dec. 23, 2011: NEOtropolis Returns in January With New Host and New Focus
Nov. 23, 2011: Holiday Programming on Western Reserve Public Media’s Western Reserve PBS and Fusion Channels
Oct. 13, 2011: Eric Mansfield, Host of Western Reserve PBS’s NewsNite, Selected to Attend Poynter Institute Conference
Sept. 16, 2011: New Western Reserve Public Media Production to Explore Concealed Carry Permit Process
Sept. 7, 2011: A Doo Wop Celebration V! Concert Coming to Akron Civic Theatre
Sept. 7, 2011: Western Reserve PBS to air special Catholicism series
Aug. 30, 2011: Western Reserve PBS to Air Programs in Remembrance of 9/11
June 8, 2011: Western Reserve Public Media Station Manager Bill O’Neil Announces Retirement
June 8, 2011: New Board Positions Announced for Western Reserve Public Media
May 26, 2011: National PBS News Program to Report on Youngstown 2010 Plan
April 29, 2011: Western Reserve PBS Receives Emmy Nominations
April 20, 2011: Special Edition of NewsNite to Feature Pro Football Hall of Fame and Ohio & Erie Canalway
April 15, 2011: WEAO TV signals off air due to transmission problem
April 5, 2011: Upcoming Western Reserve PBS Programs Explore Faith and History
April 4, 2011: Akron Mayor’s State of the City Address To Air on Western Reserve Public Media’s Fusion Channel
March 30, 2011: Free Community Shred-It Day on Saturday, April 16, at Western Reserve Public Media
March 29, 2011: Acclaimed PBS Documentary “The Civil War” To Air on Western Reserve PBS
March 21, 2011: Western Reserve PBS to Celebrate Earth Day
Feb. 14, 2011: Proposed Elimination of Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting Would Be Devastating
Jan. 25, 2011: UA Steel Drum Band documentaries premiering Feb. 15 on Western Reserve PBS
Jan. 21, 2011: Western Reserve PBS Celebrates Black History Month
Jan. 5, 2011: Around the House With Matt and Shari to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS
2010
Dec. 22, 2010: Start the Year Right With Wellness Programs on Western Reserve PBS
Dec. 3, 2010: Dean Mitchell at the Canton Museum of Art to premiere on Western Reserve PBS on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m.
Nov. 23, 2010: NewsNite Special Features Regional Food Banks
Nov. 15, 2010: Holiday Programming on Western Reserve Public Media’s Western Reserve PBS and Fusion Channels
Oct. 26, 2010: Who Shot Rock & Roll: Akron Art Museum To Air on Western Reserve PBS
Oct. 1, 2010: NewsNite to premiere on Western Reserve PBS
Sept. 28, 2010: Western Reserve PBS’s Final Edition: Journalism According to Jack and Jim Knight Wins 2010 Ohio SPJ Award for Best Documentary
Sept. 2, 2010: Country Crush to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS
Aug. 4, 2010: Free screening of documentary Country Crush to be held at Kent State University Salem City Center Campus
June 25, 2010: Western Reserve PBS Program to Feature Andrew Moore Exhibition at the Akron Art Museum
June 24, 2010: Kagan Confirmation Hearings to Air Live on Western Reserve Public Media’s Fusion Channel
June 21, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media Wins Regional Emmy Award for Generations: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
May 21, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media’s Best of All Festival To Be a Celebration of Public Television
May 7, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media Receives Emmy Nominations
May 5, 2010: Western Reserve PBS to Host “A Doo Wop Celebration IV!”
May 4, 2010: Trina Cutter to Receive Canton Lincoln High School Distinguished Alumnus Award
April 21, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media TV Schedule Changes Include Broadcast Hiatus of NewsNight Akron
April 20, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media to Sponsor Free Community Shred-It Day on Saturday, April 24
April 9, 2010: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Appear in Exclusive Interview on NEOtropolis
April 8, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
March 31, 2010: Renee Powell, PGA’s 2003 First Lady of Golf, To Be Featured on Special Edition of NewsNight Akron
March 9, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media Introduces New Online Video Player
Feb. 24, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media to Air Holocaust Remembrance Programs
Feb. 5, 2010: Pattern ID Special to Air on Western Reserve Public Media Channels
Jan. 29, 2010: Black History Month Programming to air on Western Reserve PBS
Jan. 28, 2010: Economic Outlook, Tax Incentives Are Focus of This Week’s Edition of NEOtropolis
Jan. 21, 2010: Western Reserve Public Media in Winners Circle at National Educational Television Conference
Jan. 21, 2010: Gospel Meets Symphony TV Production to Air Nationally
Jan. 6, 2010: New Time Slots for NEOtropolis and NewsNight Akron
2009
Dec. 29, 2009: NewsNight Akron to choose 2009 Akron Newsmaker of the Year
Dec. 17, 2009: Special NewsNight NewsMaker Show to Feature Akron Children’s Hospital CEO
Nov. 30, 2009: President Obama’s Afghanistan Speech to Air on Western Reserve PBS
Nov. 25, 2009: Max Raabe Palast Orchester Special to Air on Western Reserve PBS
Nov. 24, 2009: Special Thanksgiving Edition of NewsNight Akron to Feature New Executives at Area Cultural Organizations
Nov. 18, 2009: Holiday Programming on Western Reserve Public Media’s Western Reserve PBS and Fusion Channels
Oct. 29, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media Powers Up New WNEO Channel 45 Digital Translator
Oct. 28, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media Presents NEOtropolis TV Series
Oct. 23, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media Adds Spanish-Language Channel
Oct. 22, 2009: Dan Gilbert and Rob Walgate to Debate Issue 3 on WNEO/WEAO Fusion
Oct. 9, 2009: Documentary About Akron Art Museum’s Chuck Close Exhibit To Premiere on Western Reserve Public Media Channels
Oct. 9, 2009: Final Edition: Journalism According to Jack and Jim Knight To Premiere on Western Reserve Public Media Channels
Oct. 8, 2009: Turn Blue: The Short Life of Ghoulardi to Premiere on Western Reserve Public Media Channels
Sept. 18, 2009: New Western Reserve Public Media Production Tells Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Story
Aug. 19, 2009: Free Events Celebrate New National Park Television Productions
July 1, 2009: Stark County’s History Showcased In Western Reserve Public Media Special
June 11, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media announces launch of two new standard definition channels
June 8, 2009: Call Western Reserve Public Media DTV Help Desk for Assistance With Digital TV Conversion
June 5, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media Offers Innovative “Camp” for Educators
May 18, 2009: Western Reserve PBS to Feature Art of William Wegman, Now on Exhibit at the Akron Art Museum
May 15, 2009: Western Reserve PBS NewsMaker Special Features New Ohio Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Park
May 8, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media to host Passport Fair on Thursday, May 21
April 3, 2009: Knute Larson to be featured guest on special edition of NewsNight Akron
April 2, 2009: Western Reserve PBS in Search of Cuyahoga Valley National Park Memorabilia
March 31, 2009: Gospel Meets Symphony Concert to Air on Western Reserve PBS
March 13, 2009: Western Reserve PBS to Host “A Doo Wop Celebration III!”
March 6, 2009: Ohio Educational Television Stations to Receive Award From the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
March 2, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media puts expense-reducing measures in place to weather economic downturn
Feb. 13, 2009: Western Reserve PBS Special to Showcase Young Entrepreneurs
Feb. 3, 2009: Western Reserve Public Media Wins Award at National Conference
Jan. 30, 2009: Western Reserve PBS to premiere Gospel Meets Symphony: Celebrating 16 Years!
Jan. 27, 2009: Along Water Street at the Akron Art Museum to Premiere on Western Reserve PBS
Jan. 23, 2009: Gov. Strickland’s State of the State Address to Air Live on Western Reserve PBS
Jan. 22, 2009: Western Reserve PBS Turns Up Power for WNEO
Jan. 12, 2009: Black History Month Programming to air on Western Reserve PBS
Jan. 12, 2009: Ralph Regula is NewsNight Akron’s 2008 Newsmaker of the Year
Jan. 5, 2009: Western Reserve PBS’s NewsNight Akron panel to choose 2008 Akron Newsmaker of the Year
2008
Dec. 18, 2008: Ralph Regula to be special guest on NewsNight Akron
Dec. 9, 2008: Help Western Reserve PBS Chronicle Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Nov. 26, 2008: Western Reserve Public Media and Mahoning County ESC Create New Training Opportunities for Educators
Nov. 24, 2008: Western Reserve PBS to Air Chihuly in the Hotshop
Nov. 24, 2008: Retiring Pastor, Community Leader Featured on Western Reserve PBS’ NewsMaker Akron
Nov. 19, 2008: Holiday Programming on Western Reserve PBS
Nov. 18, 2008: Western Reserve PBS Presents Radio Daze: Cleveland’s FM Air Wars
Nov. 18, 2008: WNEO Analog Signal to Shut Off Permanently on Nov. 19, 2008
Oct. 28, 2008: Western Reserve PBS to Hold DTV Events
Oct. 28, 2008: Western Reserve PBS to Hold DTV Open House
Oct. 10, 2008: Economic Well-Being of Canton, Cleveland and Youngstown Is Focus of Western Reserve PBS Special
Sept. 23, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Announces New Name and Stakes Its Claim in the Western Reserve
Sept. 17, 2008: Analog-to-Digital Conversion to Come Early for PBS 45 & 49’s WNEO
Sept. 15, 2008: Witness Firsthand the Installation of Jean-Pierre Gauthier: Machines at Play
Sept. 15, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Is Presenting Station for Award-Winning Regional Productions
Sept. 12, 2008: Where We Stand programs on PBS 45 & 49 to examine Ohio’s education successes and challenges
Sept. 11, 2008: Youngstown 2010: Neighborhoods to air on PBS 45 & 49
Aug. 29, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Republican Convention Coverage to Include Reports From WKSU News Director
Aug. 28, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Hits the Road to Enlighten Consumers About the Digital TV Transition
Aug. 21, 2008: Clyde Singer: An American Artist to premiere on PBS 45 & 49
Aug. 11, 2008: Brian Reitz named to new major-gifts position at PBS 45 & 49
July 18, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 to Air Gov. Ted Strickland’s “Conversations on Education” Akron Forum on July 25
June 23, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 to Change Name to Western Reserve Public Media
May 29, 2008: PBS 45 & 49, WKSU Team Up With WKYC to Add New Downtown Akron Studio
May 19, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 to Air Programs About Jewish Life
May 16, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 to Air Broadcast Premiere of God as We Understand Him
May 12, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 launches Digital Television Help Desk
May 7, 2008: National Inventors Hall of Fame induction ceremony to air on PBS 45 & 49
April 23, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 and The Kent Stage to host “A Doo Wop Celebration II!”
April 16, 2008: NewsNight Akron to welcome Akron Public Schools superintendents
April 10, 2008: Caring for Your Parents Conference Offers Sound Advice and Helpful Resources
April 7, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Announces Local Winners of 14th Annual Reading Rainbow Writing Contest
March 20, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Presents Broadcasts and Conference on Caring for Elderly Parents
Feb. 28, 2008: Mayor Don Plusquellic to appear on NewsNight Akron
Feb. 15, 2008: New Doris O’Donnell’s Cleveland episode recalls Cleveland’s “Golden Age of Print”
Feb. 6, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 and The Kent Stage to present live concert with Spencer Davis Group and Badfinger starring Joey Molland
Jan. 28, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 in Winners Circle at National Educational Television Conference
Jan. 18, 2008: Young Viewers Will Profit From Tuning in to Biz Kids on PBS 45 & 49
Jan. 7, 2008: University of Akron President Luis Proenza Named NewsNight Akron’s 2007 Newsmaker of the Year
Jan. 4, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Invites Children to Enter Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest
Jan. 3, 2008: PBS 45 & 49 Chief Operating Officer Don Freeman announces retirement
Jan. 2, 2008: PBS 45 & 49’s NewsNight Akron panel to choose 2007 Akron Newsmaker of the Year
2007
Dec. 18, 2007: NewsNight Akron Presents Special Christmas Edition
Dec. 17, 2007: Doris O’Donnell, Veteran Cleveland Journalist, Featured in New Eight-Part Series on PBS 45 & 49
Dec. 13, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to provide videoconference holiday hook-up for local family with loved one serving in Iraq
Nov. 19, 2007: PBS 45 & & 49 to Showcase The University of Akron Campus
Nov. 7, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 special to feature Akron Art Museum’s Norman Rockwell exhibition
Nov. 2, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 presents Reporting the War: The Journalists’ Perspective
Oct. 2, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Hold Free Heart Health Event in Cuyahoga Falls and Boardman
Sept. 12, 2007: Northern Ohio Live to air new show on PBS 45 & 49
Sept. 11, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Air Andrew Wyeth Special in Celebration of Exhibit Opening at The Butler
Aug. 30, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to hold free previews of The War
Aug. 30, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Air Northeast Ohioans’ World War II Stories
Aug. 29, 2007: PBS 45 & 49’s Eric Mansfield to Interview Akron Mayoral Hopefuls
Aug. 20, 2007: Tour the “New” Akron Art Museum With PBS 45 & 49
Aug. 3, 2007: Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert to air on PBS 45 & 49
Aug. 3, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Collect World War II Stories From Northeast Ohioans
July 3, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to air Great Performances program in honor of Beverly Sills
June 28, 2007: Akron physicians’ work in Kenya to be featured on special edition of NewsNight Akron
June 26, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 Launches High-Definition TV Programming
June 22, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to hold free community workshops on oral history collection
May 22, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to present free community workshops on oral history collection
May 18, 2007: National Inventors Hall of Fame induction ceremony to air on PBS 45 & 49
May 4, 2007: Eric Mansfield Is New Host of NewsNight Akron
April 11, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Host Two Film Festivals to Encourage Dialogue About America at a Crossroads National Premiere
April 2, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Present Akron Art Museum Renovation Update
March 28, 2007: Elmo and Cuba Gooding Jr. Host Prime Time Special for Children of the Military
March 26, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 Announces Local Winners of 13th Annual Reading Rainbow Writing Contest
March 19, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 and the Kent Stage to host A Doo Wop Celebration!
March 19, 2007: Gov. Strickland's State of the State Address to Air Live on PBS 45 & 49
March 2, 2007: New Musical Programs Dominate PBS 45 & 49 Programming Schedule in March
Feb. 20, 2007: Free Financial Planning Program Offered by PBS 45 & 49
Feb. 13, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Offer Free Heart Health Program at Green YMCA
Feb. 13, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 to Offer Free Heart Health Program at Eastwood YMCA
Feb. 5, 2007: Red Tail Reborn to Premiere on PBS 45 & 49
Jan. 12, 2007: Akron Public Schools Superintendent Sylvester Small named NewsNight Akron’s 2006 Newsmaker of the Year
Jan. 11, 2007: PBS 45 & 49’s NewsNight Akron panel to choose 2006 Akron Newsmaker of the Year
Jan. 5, 2007: PBS 45 & 49 Invites Children to Enter Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest
2006
Dec. 28, 2006: Tribute to Gerald Ford to Air on PBS 45 & 49
Dec. 18, 2006: Artistic Director of “The Nutcracker” to Appear on PBS 45 & 49 NewsMaker Akron Special
Dec. 15, 2006: Locally Produced Documentary About Racial Segregation in Warren to Air on PBS 45 & 49
Dec. 15, 2006: Warren Town Hall Forum to Discuss Race Relations
Nov. 22, 2006: Kent State University President to Be Guest on PBS 45 & 49 NewsMaker Akron Special
Nov. 18, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 Reviews Top Holiday Hi-Tech Gadgets
Nov. 15, 2006: Canton Resident to Appear on NOW
Nov. 13, 2006: Holiday Programming on PBS 45 & 49
Nov. 9, 2006: Special edition of NewsNight Akron to Review Election Process and Results
Nov. 9, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 British Comedy Event Offers Gossip, Screening of Programs
Nov. 6, 2006: Mark Auburn Appointed Board Chair of Northeastern Educational Television of Ohio
Nov. 3, 2006: What’s going on in northeast Ohio? Log on to WesternReservePublicMedia.org and find out!
Nov. 1, 2006: Brown, DeWine to appear on PBS 45 & 49 special broadcast
Oct. 6, 2006: Youngstown 2010 Moving Ahead program scheduled to air on Thursday, Oct. 5 will air on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
Sept. 26, 2006: Canton Symphony Orchestra showcased in PBS 45 & 49 production
Sept. 22, 2006: Youngstown 2010 Moving Ahead program on Oct. 5 discusses community collaboration
Sept. 12, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 educational production wins regional Emmy Award
Sept. 11, 2006: High-energy concert by Canadian group Leahy to air on PBS 45 & 49
Aug. 23, 2006: Marie Antoinette to air on PBS 45 & 49; free sneak preview to be held at The Butler Institute of American Art
Aug. 23, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 plans road trip to Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Museum
Aug. 23, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 Names New Director of Education
Aug. 23, 2006: Youngstown 2010 program "Where Do We Go From Here?" to air on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
Aug. 21, 2006: Akron Symphony's New Music Director Interviewed on NewsNight Akron
Aug. 2, 2006: The Australian Pink Floyd Show returns to PBS 45 & 49 and to Youngstown's Chevrolet Centre
July 31, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 president to participate in Interfaith Mission
July 24, 2006: Documentary About Amish Living Focuses on Holmes County Area
June 27, 2006: NewsNight Akron visits Akron Art Museum
June 21, 2006: Changes at PBS 45 & 49 Prepare Organization for Future
June 5, 2006: New History Detectives episode filmed in Canton to air on June 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS 45 & 49
May 16, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 to air Gen. Michael Hayden’s Senate confirmation hearings
May 16, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 connects to Third Frontier Network
May 11, 2006: Area's renowned artists to be featured on Northeast Ohio Times
May 9, 2006: National Inventors Hall of Fame induction ceremony to air on PBS 45 & 49
April 27, 2006: Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador to air on PBS 45 & 49
April 27, 2006: Friday’s NOW news program to discuss religious influence on politics in Ohio
April 21, 2006: Two Texas Ranch House cowboys are fixin' to greet gringos at two northeast Ohio locations
April 19, 2006: Emmy-winning documentary about Kent State shootings to air on PBS 45 & 49
April 12, 2006: Area clergy discuss cooperation in next edition of NewsNight Akron
April 10, 2006: Local production features Clevelander’s efforts to protect Whiskey Island green space
March 27, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 announces local winners of 12th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest
March 20, 2006: Historical documentary features America’s oldest black fraternity
March 17, 2006: NOW on PBS 45 & 49 takes a hard look at government secrecy
March 10, 2006: President of PBS 45 & 49 elected to national, state leadership positions
March 7, 2006: Shari Lewis and friends celebrate the Jewish Seder
March 2, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 to air special program about regionalism
Feb. 24, 2006: Local premiere of Springsteen's legendary 1975 London concert to air on PBS 45 & 49
Feb. 24, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 celebrates golden age of rock 'n' roll
Feb. 18, 2006: Live broadcast strives to help viewers understand new Medicare Part D drug plan
Feb. 17, 2006: Northeast Ohio Times show on PBS 45 & 49 features interesting people and places
Feb. 14, 2006: Marathon broadcast of BBC's The Office airs on PBS 45 & 49
Feb. 8, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 receives two grants to develop new curriculum packages for local schools
Jan. 31, 2006: Black History Month Programming to Air on PBS 45 & 49
Jan. 30, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 airs President Bush’s State of the Union Address
Jan. 25, 2006: Youngstown’s New Mayor: A 2010 Moving Ahead Special
Jan. 13, 2006: Public TV’s William Baker to speak on “State of American Television” at Canton Forum luncheon
Jan. 6, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 invites children to enter Reading Rainbow’s 12th Annual Young Writers & Illustrators Contest
Jan. 6, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 Congratulates Melinda Elkins, 2005 Akron Newsmaker of the Year
Jan. 5, 2006: PBS 45 & 49 to offer gavel-to-gavel coverage of Alito confirmation hearings
Jan. 3, 2006: PBS 45 & 49’s NewsNight Akron panel to choose 2005 Newsmaker of the Year
2005
Dec. 16, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 Presents Walking the Bible
Dec. 16, 2005: Christmas Comes to NewsNight Akron
Nov. 30, 2005: Holiday Programming on PBS 45 & 49
Nov. 30, 2005: Hanukkah Programming on PBS 45 & 49
Nov. 22, 2005: Documentary About Metalworking Firm in Cleveland Airs on PBS 45 & 49 in December
Nov. 17, 2005: Locally produced Christmas variety show airs on PBS 45 & 49
Nov. 16, 2005: “Father Sam” Featured on Nov. 25 NewsMaker Akron
Nov. 16, 2005: Holiday Programming on PBS 45 & 49
Nov. 14, 2005: Live Program to Analyze Voices & Choices Meeting Discussions
Nov. 1, 2005: Documentary Takes an Intimate Look at Life at the Vatican
Oct. 28, 2005: New Visions for Youngstown Neighborhood Explored in PBS 45 & 49 Special
Oct. 27, 2005: PBS 45 & 49’s Know the Issues helps voters sort through state ballot issues
Oct. 25, 2005: Two New Employees Join PBS 45 & 49
Oct. 19, 2005: Mount Union vs. Ohio Northern football game airs Sunday on PBS 45 & 49
Sept. 23, 2005: New Local Sports Show Debuts on PBS 45 & 49
Sept. 14, 2005: Youngstown Mayoral Candidates Featured on PBS 45 & 49 Special
Sept. 14, 2005: PBS 45 & 49, 89.7 WKSU and Kent Stage to host free preview of Martin Scorsese’s much-anticipated film on Bob Dylan
Sept. 14, 2005: Local rock documentary premieres on PBS 45 & 49 in September, spawns reunion concert
Sept. 14, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 takes trip back to turbulent sixties in prime time broadcast event Sept. 26-29
Aug. 31, 2005: Glenville/Columbus Brookhaven and St. Ignatius/Boardman Football Games Air Friday on PBS 45 & 49
Aug. 25, 2005: Rock documentary premieres in September, spawns reunion concert
Aug. 25, 2005: Akron Garfield-Hoban Football Game Airs Friday on PBS 45 & 49
July 22, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 introduces new quarterly series, Northeast Ohio Times
July 19, 2005: “Akron Women” documentary to air exclusively on PBS 45 & 49
June 23, 2005: Seven Members Appointed to PBS 45 & 49 Board of Directors
June 23, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 Production Gives Local Perspective — Kids First: Grading the Graduates
March 21, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 announces local winners of 11th Annual Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators contest
March 2, 2005: Tina Turner, Rod Stewart In Concert on PBS 45 & 49
March 2, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 Presents Suze Orman: For the Young, Fabulous & Broke
March 2, 2005: America’s Home Cooking: Healthy Recipes Airs on PBS 45 & 49
March 2, 2005: New Specials Featuring the Welk Musical Family and John Tesh Offer Spiritual Music
March 2, 2005: Bethany College vs. John Carroll University NCAA Division III Playoff Game Airs on PBS 45 & 49
Feb. 24, 2005: A Trumpet at the Walls Of Jericho: The Untold Story of Samuel Harrison Airs on PBS 45 & 49 in February
Feb. 17, 2005: Presentation of Youngstown 2010 Action Plan to Air on PBS 45 & 49
Feb. 4, 2005: Gov. Taft's State of the State Address to Air on PBS 45 & 49
Jan. 25, 2005: Black History Month Programming Airs on PBS 45 & 49
Jan. 21, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 invites children to enter Reading Rainbow’s 11th Annual Young Writers & Illustrators Contest
Jan. 11, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 Congratulates Connie Humble, 2004 Akron Newsmaker of the Year
Jan. 7, 2005: PBS 45 & 49 Participates in “Tsunami Relief: Northern Ohio Cares” Simulcast
Jan. 3, 2005: Akron Newsmaker of the Year Nominees Announced
Dec. 30, 2004: Beyond Black & White: Youngstown 2010 Town Hall Discussion
