tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post3592545366717728119..comments2024-02-12T05:16:19.968-05:00Comments on Have I Got News For You!: Thanks to all who've supported the Akron-Canton NewsEric Mansfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04712971532952999645noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-56453404423620728012008-05-13T21:28:00.000-04:002008-05-13T21:28:00.000-04:00Akron has become a minor player in the news to the...Akron has become a minor player in the news to the "Big Boys"....the money people. I suggest that to keep up to date, AM 1590 radio, like we did in the 1950's. They also have an up to date web page.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772038795890968334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-10811367044570181442008-04-18T08:08:00.000-04:002008-04-18T08:08:00.000-04:00Hey Eric,I am sorry to hear that the local news wi...Hey Eric,<BR/>I am sorry to hear that the local news will be gone as I enjoy seeing someone with whom I went to school be on the air, it adds that personal touch to the newscast. Hope all is well and good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-28841563608962279182008-04-18T02:53:00.000-04:002008-04-18T02:53:00.000-04:00My husband and I am going to so miss having my din...My husband and I am going to so miss having my dinner with you and the team. How are we going to know what is happening in Akron without you! I always knew I could find out what was happening and get it straight when I turned on WKYC. Isn't there anything we can do. <BR/>I am going to miss your face<BR/>and miss getting the straight scoop.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry for us.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry for all of you too.<BR/><BR/>A grieving AkroninteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-37479972306102316742008-04-17T13:13:00.000-04:002008-04-17T13:13:00.000-04:00Doesn't Youngstown have two or three TV stations?I...Doesn't Youngstown have two or three TV stations?<BR/>I don't understand how Akron can not even keep one TV station on the air!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-81355962912902229952008-04-17T12:05:00.000-04:002008-04-17T12:05:00.000-04:00I just do not understand how the local businesses ...I just do not understand how the local businesses in the metro area of Akron/Canton can't support one half hour of local news a night, when the businesses in places like Zanesville and Parkersburg can support 15 hours of television a day, 7 days a week. Something doesn't add up here. <BR/><BR/>Am I missing something here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-6527366067873143562008-04-17T11:00:00.000-04:002008-04-17T11:00:00.000-04:00To the 23 News Gang!It's with a heavy heart that I...To the 23 News Gang!<BR/><BR/>It's with a heavy heart that I write to you after learning the Akron-Canton Newscast was coming to an end next month after a nearly 7 year run.<BR/><BR/>It's with great pride that I say I was the first person hired from "outside the walls" of WKYC to come in and help launch the Akron-Canton newscast back in June of 2001. <BR/><BR/>Our smallish in numbers but large hearted newsroom poured a lot of blood, sweat and tears into getting that 30 minute newscast off the ground. I'm still in awe of their dedication to produce a quality newscast every weeknight...and I'm just proud to say I played a small role in making that happen.<BR/><BR/>Today, I'm the Assistant News Director at a television affiliate in Chattanooga, TN. I've become a quick study about the economics of making television news. Still, having dedicated 4 years of my life to 23 News..news of its demise is difficult to swallow.<BR/><BR/>Akron-Canton viewers can be proud of the fine work your dedicated news team delivered every weeknight for the past 7 years...It was my pleasure and privlege to have worked with not only a fine group of news professionals...but good people too. And for that, I'm lucky!<BR/><BR/>So..one last time Eric..."Back to you!" <BR/><BR/>John Friess<BR/>Assistant News Director<BR/>WRCB-TV<BR/>Chattanooga, TN<BR/>23 News Alum 2001-05JFRIESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418491935445226222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-8704702555035708842008-04-17T09:43:00.000-04:002008-04-17T09:43:00.000-04:00thanks to all for the nice comments .. and well wi...thanks to all for the nice comments .. and well wishes. Much appreciated ..<BR/><BR/><BR/>anon, your Iraq comments are out of line, especially when you don't identify yourself ...<BR/><BR/>Kuwait or Iraq, both are considered part of "operation Iraqi Freedom" and I spent time in both .. as did you I'm sure .. as you go where the Army sends you ... sorry I was fortunate enough not to get hit with the mortar rounds that came down on us at LSA Anaconda .. or that I don't have video to show you of my team driving through Basra ... as well as my time at Camp Virginia as the war began .. guess you'll just have to take my word for it .. or see my DD214<BR/><BR/>but to say "if you 'only' took convoys in .." is a slap to all service members driving the roads over there. do you know how dangerous our convoys have been to US troops?<BR/><BR/>how'd you like it if someone said to you, "well you were 'only' there with the Guard, not the real Army"???<BR/><BR/>Should the troops from the 3ID not get the same accolades as other Iraq veterans because many came home after 'only' 7 months in Iraq while others served a year?<BR/><BR/>I think you should choose your words more carefully .. and let's not get into a whining match about who served a more dangerous role in the war .. there's always someone out there who saw more action than you or I did and so on .. but we all carried ammo and MOPP suits and we all performed amongst those harsh conditions away from our families.. so can't we just say that we're blessed to have come home in one piece? <BR/><BR/>by the way, thanks for your service .. <BR/><BR/>feel free to email me direct if you want to talk further ... EricEric Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04712971532952999645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-31553943300866324562008-04-17T09:22:00.000-04:002008-04-17T09:22:00.000-04:00Eric:I am sorry to hear this, both for the city an...Eric:<BR/><BR/>I am sorry to hear this, both for the city and for you. As you say, you've been able to offer Akron some identity of our own, independent from Cleveland. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you will stay around as a bureau reporter. I assume that means <I>Have I Got News</I> and <I>Newsnight Akron</I> will be around as well.Scott Piephohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05849171870929674248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-5325331608322758052008-04-17T09:17:00.000-04:002008-04-17T09:17:00.000-04:00Eric, The Akron Canton newscast is the place I go ...Eric, <BR/><BR/>The Akron Canton newscast is the place I go for the quality local stories you mentioned in your post. As a political junkie, your election night coverage has been a favorite of mine. It is important for our community to hear stories featuring local elected officials and candidates leading up to an election. Your news cast was the only show covering these issues. The internet is a useful tool to learn about what is happening on the other side of the world or across the country, but there aren't many places I can turn to learn about what is going on in my community. I will miss your broadcast.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664802027513657167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-15529982595502214032008-04-17T08:54:00.000-04:002008-04-17T08:54:00.000-04:00Eric,I read about the Akron/ Canton News in the Be...Eric,<BR/><BR/>I read about the Akron/ Canton News in the Beacon and I'm sorry to hear it's been cancelled. I do though question when you talk about Iraq and being their, see I was their in the begining with the Ohio National Guard and I seem to remeber you being in Kuwait. If you only took convoys into Iraq then say that, dont claim to be there, because I was there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-19916827847725288642008-04-17T03:38:00.000-04:002008-04-17T03:38:00.000-04:00Guess that means Eric can spend more time at the M...Guess that means Eric can spend more time at the Magic City Drive-In theater.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-2502708738145179032008-04-16T23:56:00.000-04:002008-04-16T23:56:00.000-04:00Having you at the anchor desk here in Akron has gi...Having you at the anchor desk here in Akron has given us all a greater sense of what it means to be an Akronite. I understand your feeling numb as this news makes me feel absolutely empty. And what does it say for our city that there is not enough business to support advertising dollars?Village Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10299021164466991478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-43796625507479005302008-04-16T21:36:00.000-04:002008-04-16T21:36:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear this news. Had to be hard to read.I...Sorry to hear this news. Had to be hard to read.<BR/><BR/>I want everyone to know what a stand up guy Eric is. He offered to meet with me to give me pointers on my new ABJ blog, despite never meeting me before. He came to me - not the other way around. <BR/><BR/>Eric is a talented guy and will land on his feet.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858781035308252728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-85705012110344369082008-04-16T20:44:00.000-04:002008-04-16T20:44:00.000-04:00Eric, I am devastated. What does this mean for yo...Eric, <BR/>I am devastated. What does this mean for you and Lisa and the boys? Will you be looking elsewhere? You and Lisa are such assets to our community, I hate the idea that you may take your talent and passion elsewhere (not to mention the personal issues involved here). This is terrible news. <BR/><BR/>Love you lots,<BR/>CJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2509576463606701643.post-38852072727981681372008-04-16T20:38:00.000-04:002008-04-16T20:38:00.000-04:00I feal really bad for you Eric. I am also going to...I feal really bad for you Eric. I am also going to really miss the newscast. It was a great way to get news from the Akron/Canton area.<BR/><BR/>Good luck and you will be missed.<BR/><BR/>- Eric in GreenEric Postonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05284368584045485293noreply@blogger.com