The Chardon Polka Band’s Holiday Extravaganza

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Special | 56m 48s | The Chardon Polka Band takes you on an unforgettable holiday musical journey across the country. (56m 48s)

Higher Law: The Oberlin-Wellington Rescue of 1858

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Special | 1h 26m 43s | Discover an amazing story of abolitionism in Ohio and how it impacted the nation. (1h 26m 43s)

Ringling, Akron & the ‘Blue Heaven’ Circuit

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Special | 56m 50s | Discover the role that Akron played in the rebuilding of the Ringling Brothers circus. (56m 50s)

The Master Craftsman

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Special | 29m 27s | Showcases the life and work of Richard Grell, who crafts Windsor chairs in Hudson, Ohio. (29m 27s)

And Water for All

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Special | 54m 9s | Explore Ohio’s issues and challenges related to providing quality water to its citizens. (54m 9s)

The Ohio and Erie Canal

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Special | 26m 48s | Explore the Ohio and Erie Canal’s changing legacy to the region and nation. (26m 48s)

Monumental Devotion: The McKinley National Memorial

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Special | 26m 48s | Discover personal stories related to the McKinley National Memorial in Canton, Ohio. (26m 48s)

Training for Freedom Panel Discussion

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Special | 29m 59s | This panel discussion addresses race-related voter issues that persist to this day. (29m 59s)

A Polka Christmas with The Chardon Polka Band

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Special | 26m 45s | Enjoy a Chardon Polka Band holiday extravaganza, featuring a variety of special guests. (26m 45s)

Stark County Courthouse: 200 Years of History

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Special | 21m 58s | Celebrate the rich history of the beautiful Stark County Courthouse in downtown Canton. (21m 58s)

Nick Cave, Summit Lake: Heard

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Special | 26m 22s | A project by artist Nick Cave celebrated inclusion for Akron’s Summit Lake neighborhood. (26m 22s)

Lines Broken: The Story of Marion Motley

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Special | 26m 49s | Gifted football star Marion Motley was also one of pro football’s first black players. (26m 49s)

Black College Football Hall of Fame: Journey to Canton

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Special | 26m 47s | A new hall of fame celebrates the rich legacy of football at historically black colleges. (26m 47s)

Under Fire, Under Siege: Strikebreakers in Kent, Ohio

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Special | 56m 48s | This local production tells of a violent incident that happened during a 1936 strike. (56m 48s)

Polka Across America

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Special | 56m 52s | The Chardon Polka Band celebrates summer with a fun virtual road trip. (56m 52s)

The Forgotten Dead

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Special | 27m 19s | This local production sheds light on the history of marginalized Summit County residents. (27m 19s)

An Answer from Akron

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Special | 56m 23s | In the 1960s, young African Americans answered the need for affordable housing in Akron. (56m 23s)

Lost Voices of the Great War: Summit County in WWI

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Special | 55m 5s | Story of Summit County, Ohio residents’ experiences at home and overseas during WWI. (55m 5s)

Finding Lost Voices: The Archivist’s Role

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Special | 3m 33s | A University of Akron archivist talks about researching a local World War I production. (3m 33s)

The Women Who Helped Win a War

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Special | 26m 46s | Rosie the Riveters in Akron, Ohio, reminisce about Corsairs, rivet guns, pants and more. (26m 46s)

A More Perfect Union

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Special | 26m 48s | A MORE PERFECT UNION discusses bipartisanship using Ralph Regula’s career as an example. (26m 48s)

Ralph Regula: The Gentleman from Ohio

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Special | 56m 42s | Learn about former Congressman Ralph Regula, who served Ohio’s 16th district for 36 years. (56m 42s)

The Battle for the Right to Vote

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Special | 26m 49s | Explore from a local perspective women’s battle for the right to vote. (26m 49s)

The Angie Haze Project Presents: The Bigger Picture

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Special | 56m 50s | Angie Haze brings her musical talents to the Miller South School for the Performing Arts. (56m 50s)

46 Days: The Confessions of Ned Kellogg

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Special | 56m 56s | This local production examines the murders of two Kent, Ohio, women over 70 years ago. (56m 56s)

A Closer Look: Mitochondrial Disease

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Special | 54m 34s | Families and Akron Children's Hospital staff help to educate about mitochondrial disease. (54m 34s)

Portraits of Life, Love & Legacy

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Special | 54m 50s | Families of severely ill children share their experiences with palliative care services. (54m 50s)

A Closer Look: Palliative Care

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Special | 23m 55s | Presents information about specialized care for those who have serious illnesses. (23m 55s)

Joseph O'Sickey: The Art of Life

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Special | 45m 20s | Western Reserve PBS showcases the life of acclaimed Northeast Ohio artist Joseph O'Sickey. (45m 20s)

Paul Stankard Glass at the Akron Art Museum

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Special | 24m 9s | Western Reserve PBS explores the work of glass artist Paul Stankard. (24m 9s)

Zoar Levee: To Preserve and Protect

Special | 24m 55s | The fate of a historic Ohio village depends on a federal decision regarding a levee. (24m 55s)

Micro Business for Teens: Starting a Micro Business

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Special | 55m 53s | Teens learn how to launch a successful micro business. (55m 53s)

Guns N' Pubs: CCW and Ohio SB 17

Special | 26m 57s | Western Reserve Public Media explores what the new changes to Ohio Senate Bill 17 means. (26m 57s)

Kaleidoscope Quilts at the Akron Art Museum

Special | 24m 8s | Western Reserve PBS showcases "Kaleidoscope Quilts: The Art of Paula Nadelstern." (24m 8s)

Dean Mitchell at the Canton Museum of Art

Special | 26m 30s | This Western Reserve PBS special features Dean Mitchell's exhibit. (26m 30s)

Who Shot Rock & Roll: Akron Art Museum

Special | 27m 18s | Western Reserve Public Media visits a cutting-edge Akron Art Museum exhibit. (27m 18s)

Country Crush

Special | 58m 46s | It's wacky. It's weird. It's the combine demolition derby at the Columbiana County Fair. (58m 46s)

Detroit Disassembled at the Akron Art Museum

Special | 24m 6s | This Western Reserve Public Media production features Andrew Moore's exhibit. (24m 6s)

Urban Innovators: University Park Alliance

Special | 57m 47s | Jason Schrieber "Mode Shift: Moving From Driving To Biking and Walking" (57m 47s)

Pattern ID at the Akron Art Museum

Special | 26m 47s | Pattern ID covers artist interviews and behind-the-scenes footage about the creation. (26m 47s)

Generations: Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Special | 57m 45s | Discover the story of Ohio's only national park. (57m 45s)

Main Street America

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Special | 57m | Main Street America looks at revitalization projects in four cities, including Akron. (57m)

Act of Duty

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Special | 56m 31s | Northeast Ohio men and women share their stories of battle and how it shaped their lives. (56m 31s)