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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Once-in-a-lifetime:' When you can see all three Goodyear Blimps together over NE Ohio
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Goodyear is calling it a 'once-in-a-lifetime event' as the company prepares to send all three of its iconic blimps, together, over northeast Ohio in honor of the Goodyear Blimp's 100th anniversary. In a press release, Goodyear said that for three days, local businesses, neighbors, and companies will have the opportunity to witness Wingfoot One, Wingfoot Two, and Wingfoot Three flying overhead in Akron. Lucky Pick 4 ticket in NE Ohio wins $20K Goodyear is calling the flight a 'Victory Lap' and said it's a 'celebration of the blimps' centennial and a tribute to their enduring legacy.' So, where's the best place to catch a view of the blimp trio? Here's what Goodyear says: Dates: June 3, 4 and 5 Location: Akron, Ohio Viewing Locations on Jun. 3, 2025: Wingfoot Lake State Park: 993 Goodyear Park Blvd Mogadore, OH 44260 The best viewing spot is at the waterfront of Wingfoot Lake State Park. Akron State of the City Address: Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308 Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and the event will start at 5:00 p.m. To register for the free event, visit the Akron Roundtable . Akron RubberDucks Game: 300 S Main St., Akron, OH 44308 On Jun. 3, between 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., during the Akron RubberDucks pre-game versus the Chesapeake Baysox, will include a fly over from the three Goodyear Blimps. The Akron RubberDucks are also featuring their Akron Bicentennial Series: 100th Anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp this evening. The first 1000 fans will receive a t-shirt with the blimp on it to celebrate the centennial. Viewing Locations on Jun. 4-5, 2025: Downtown/East Akron For these two days, blimps will soar over downtown Akron and East Akron. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
North Bay to kick off centennial celebrations with concert, drone show
Northern Ontario Watch North Bay residents and visitors are invited to the first of four centennial concerts and drone shows next Friday at the Kiwanis Bandshell.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Book celebrates North Bay's 100th anniversary
As North Bay celebrates its centennial anniversary, a former resident, Peter Handley, has released a new book about the Gateway City.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kaukauna orchestra celebrates 100 years
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WFRV) – A local orchestra celebrated 100 years of history on Thursday night. The Kaukauna Area School District's orchestra includes students in fifth grade through seniors, about 147 students in total. Man in Wisconsin facing disorderly conduct charge for allegedly dumping multiple adult diapers on road 'I think it's really cool that we get to be here for 100th year and that we're making another year of history,' said freshman musician Anna Bestul. 'You know you're part of a strong program that is going to be good to you.' 'It's crazy to think about because it's really hard to fathom 100 years sometimes,' said sophomore Kai Cook. 'Just knowing that there were people 100 years ago that were playing the same instrument that I play is really cool.' 'Please be patient with our animal friends': Police in Wisconsin seeking info on driver who reportedly injured several geese The centennial celebration doubled as a tribute to the seniors in the program. Students have spent the last few weeks learning about the history of the orchestra program. On Thursday night, the played a special song called 'Echoes of a Century' composed by Carrie Lane Gruselle. Orchestra officials said when it first started back in 1925 there were just 14 students. Now there are 147 students. 'I mean it's really cool to say that we have had orchestra in Kaukauna for 100 years,' said Kaukauna Area School District orchestra teacher Katie Nesemann. 'We're paying tribute to the past but also showing what we can do with current music as well.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Vis-À-Vis: North Bay in Deed & Tale
As North Bay celebrates its centennial anniversary, a former resident, broadcaster and city council, Peter Handley, has released a new book about the Gateway City, 'Vis-À-Vis: North Bay in Deed & Tale.' He sits down with Tony Ryma to talk about how this personal project took shape.
