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The publication that became the Akron Beacon Journal originated in 1896 under the name Summit Beacon.
Answer: False
Explanation: The publication that became the Akron Beacon Journal originated in 1839 under the name Summit Beacon. The Akron Evening Journal, a predecessor, was founded in 1896.
The Akron Beacon Journal was formed by the merger of the Summit Beacon and the Akron Evening Journal in 1897.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal was formed by the merger of the Summit Beacon and the Akron Evening Journal in 1897.
The Akron Beacon Journal is Summit County's newest business.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is Summit County's oldest continuously operating business, not its newest.
The Akron Evening Journal was founded before the Summit Beacon.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Summit Beacon was founded in 1839, while the Akron Evening Journal was founded in 1896.
The newspaper's original name was the Akron Beacon Journal.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original name of the publication that eventually became the Akron Beacon Journal was the Summit Beacon.
What was the original name of the publication that eventually became the Akron Beacon Journal?
Answer: Summit Beacon
Explanation: The original name of the publication that eventually became the Akron Beacon Journal was the Summit Beacon.
In what year was the Akron Evening Journal founded, prior to its merger?
Answer: 1896
Explanation: The Akron Evening Journal, one of the precursor publications, was founded in 1896.
What distinction does the Akron Beacon Journal hold in Summit County?
Answer: It is Summit County's oldest continuously operating business.
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal holds the distinction of being Summit County's oldest continuously operating business.
The merger forming the Akron Beacon Journal involved which two precursor publications?
Answer: Summit Beacon and Akron Evening Journal
Explanation: The merger that formed the Akron Beacon Journal involved the Summit Beacon and the Akron Evening Journal.
The Akron Beacon Journal is published in Akron, Ohio, and is currently owned by Gannett.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is published in Akron, Ohio, and is currently owned by Gannett.
John S. Knight purchased the Beacon Journal in 1903 from his father.
Answer: False
Explanation: Charles Landon Knight purchased the Beacon Journal in 1903. His son, John S. Knight, inherited the newspaper in 1933.
The Akron Beacon Journal was the first newspaper established by the Knight Newspaper Company.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal served as the foundational newspaper for the Knight Newspaper Company, which was later renamed Knight Ridder.
The McClatchy Company sold the Akron Beacon Journal to GateHouse Media in 2006.
Answer: False
Explanation: The source states that The McClatchy Company sold the Akron Beacon Journal to Black Press in 2006. GateHouse Media acquired the newspaper later, in 2018.
Black Press purchased the Akron Beacon Journal in 2018.
Answer: False
Explanation: Black Press purchased the Akron Beacon Journal in 2006. GateHouse Media purchased the newspaper in 2018.
Charles Landon Knight purchased the Beacon Journal in 1933.
Answer: False
Explanation: Charles Landon Knight purchased the Beacon Journal in 1903. His son, John S. Knight, inherited the newspaper in 1933.
Who is the current owner of the Akron Beacon Journal?
Answer: Gannett
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is currently owned by Gannett.
Who purchased the Beacon Journal in 1903?
Answer: Charles Landon Knight
Explanation: Charles Landon Knight purchased the Beacon Journal in 1903.
The Akron Beacon Journal served as the foundation for which newspaper company, later known as Knight Ridder?
Answer: Knight Newspaper Company
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal was the foundational newspaper for the Knight Newspaper Company, which eventually evolved into Knight Ridder.
Which company acquired Knight Ridder in June 2006, leading to subsequent sales of the Akron Beacon Journal?
Answer: The McClatchy Company
Explanation: The McClatchy Company acquired Knight Ridder in June 2006.
In 2006, who bought the Akron Beacon Journal from The McClatchy Company?
Answer: Black Press
Explanation: In 2006, Black Press purchased the Akron Beacon Journal from The McClatchy Company.
Which company purchased the Akron Beacon Journal in 2018?
Answer: GateHouse Media
Explanation: GateHouse Media purchased the Akron Beacon Journal in 2018.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a former owner or acquirer related to the Akron Beacon Journal's history after Knight Ridder?
Answer: The New York Times Company
Explanation: The New York Times Company is not mentioned as a former owner or acquirer of the Akron Beacon Journal in the provided source material.
The Akron Beacon Journal is primarily a national news publication with limited local coverage.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal's coverage primarily focuses on local news for its readership in Northeast Ohio, rather than national news.
The Akron Beacon Journal is distributed exclusively within the city limits of Akron.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is distributed throughout Northeast Ohio, not exclusively within the city limits of Akron.
The official website for the Akron Beacon Journal is abj.com.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official website for the Akron Beacon Journal is beaconjournal.com, not abj.com.
The Akron Beacon Journal ceased its in-house printing operations in 2013.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal ceased its in-house printing operations in 2013.
After ceasing in-house printing, the Akron Beacon Journal began using the presses of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland in 2013.
Answer: False
Explanation: After ceasing in-house printing in 2013, the Akron Beacon Journal initially used the presses of The Repository in Canton, and later began using the presses at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland.
The Akron Beacon Journal's headquarters building, shown in a photograph, was used from 1938 until 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal's headquarters building was utilized from 1938 until 2019.
The Akron Beacon Journal is printed using its own facilities in Akron.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal ceased its in-house printing operations in 2013 and now utilizes external printing facilities.
The Akron Beacon Journal is the only daily newspaper published in Akron.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is the sole daily newspaper published in Akron.
What is the primary focus of the Akron Beacon Journal's coverage?
Answer: Local news for its readership in Northeast Ohio.
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal's coverage primarily focuses on local news for its readership in Northeast Ohio.
In which U.S. state is the Akron Beacon Journal published?
Answer: Ohio
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is published in Akron, Ohio.
What is the physical format of the Akron Beacon Journal?
Answer: Broadsheet
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is published in a broadsheet format.
When did the Akron Beacon Journal stop printing its own newspaper?
Answer: 2013
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal ceased its in-house printing operations in 2013.
Where are the Akron Beacon Journal's printing operations conducted as of March 2019?
Answer: The Plain Dealer in Cleveland
Explanation: As of March 2019, the Akron Beacon Journal's printing operations are conducted using the presses at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland.
The photograph of the Akron Beacon Journal's headquarters building depicts the structure used during which time period?
Answer: 1938-2019
Explanation: The photograph shows the headquarters building of the Akron Beacon Journal, which was used from 1938 to 2019.
The Akron Beacon Journal is described as the sole daily newspaper in which city?
Answer: Akron
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal is the sole daily newspaper published in Akron.
The Akron Beacon Journal has won three Pulitzer Prizes.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal has received a total of four Pulitzer Prizes, not three.
The Akron Beacon Journal won a Pulitzer Prize in 1971 for its coverage of the Kent State Shootings.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal won a Pulitzer Prize in 1971 for General Local Reporting for its coverage of the Kent State Shootings.
John S. Knight won a Pulitzer Prize in 1968 for his reporting on the Goodyear takeover.
Answer: False
Explanation: John S. Knight won the 1968 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing for his weekly notebook columns on the Vietnam War, not for reporting on the Goodyear takeover.
The 1994 Pulitzer Prize awarded to the Akron Beacon Journal was for its series titled 'The Goodyear War'.
Answer: False
Explanation: The series titled 'The Goodyear War,' which covered the potential Goodyear takeover, earned the Akron Beacon Journal a Pulitzer Prize in 1987, not 1994. The 1994 prize was for 'A Question of Color'.
The Akron Beacon Journal won a Pulitzer Prize in 1987 for its coverage of the potential Goodyear takeover.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal won a Pulitzer Prize in 1987 for General News Reporting for its coverage of the potential Goodyear takeover, a series titled 'The Goodyear War'.
The Akron Beacon Journal's 1994 Pulitzer Prize was awarded for its reporting on the Vietnam War.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal's 1994 Pulitzer Prize was awarded for its race relations series titled 'A Question of Color,' not for reporting on the Vietnam War.
The Akron Beacon Journal has won four Pulitzer Prizes in its history.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal has won four Pulitzer Prizes in its history.
How many Pulitzer Prizes has the Akron Beacon Journal won?
Answer: Four
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal has won a total of four Pulitzer Prizes.
For which achievement did the Akron Beacon Journal win a Pulitzer Prize in 1994?
Answer: The race relations series "A Question of Color"
Explanation: In 1994, the Akron Beacon Journal won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for its race relations series titled 'A Question of Color'.
What was the subject of the Akron Beacon Journal's 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning work?
Answer: The potential Goodyear takeover, titled "The Goodyear War"
Explanation: The Akron Beacon Journal won the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for General News Reporting for its coverage of the potential Goodyear takeover, a series titled 'The Goodyear War'.
Who wrote the weekly notebook columns on the Vietnam War for which a Pulitzer Prize was awarded in 1968?
Answer: John S. Knight
Explanation: John S. Knight wrote the weekly notebook columns on the Vietnam War for which he was awarded the 1968 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing.
What was the Pulitzer Prize-winning series in 1994 about?
Answer: Race relations
Explanation: The 1994 Pulitzer Prize-winning series by the Akron Beacon Journal was about race relations, titled 'A Question of Color'.
What was the specific category for the 1971 Pulitzer Prize won by the Akron Beacon Journal?
Answer: General Local Reporting
Explanation: The 1971 Pulitzer Prize won by the Akron Beacon Journal was in the category of General Local Reporting.
Bill Albrecht is the current editor of the Akron Beacon Journal.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bill Albrecht serves as the current publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal; Cheryl Powell is the current editor.
Herman Fetzer, writing as 'Jake Falstaff', began his column 'Pippins and Cheese' in 1920.
Answer: True
Explanation: Herman Fetzer, writing under the pen name 'Jake Falstaff,' began his column 'Pippins and Cheese' in 1920.
Sheldon Ocker covered the Cleveland Indians and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Answer: True
Explanation: Sheldon Ocker covered the Cleveland Indians for the Beacon Journal and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame through the J. G. Taylor Spink Award.
Terry Pluto primarily focuses his writing on national sports events.
Answer: False
Explanation: Terry Pluto primarily focuses his writing on Northeast Ohio sports, not national sports events.
Which of the following individuals is the current publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal?
Answer: Bill Albrecht
Explanation: Bill Albrecht is the current publisher of the Akron Beacon Journal.
The journalist Herman Fetzer was better known by what pen name?
Answer: Jake Falstaff
Explanation: The journalist Herman Fetzer was better known by his pen name, 'Jake Falstaff'.
Who wrote the weekly column "Pippins and Cheese" for the Akron Beacon Journal starting in 1920?
Answer: Herman Fetzer
Explanation: Herman Fetzer wrote the weekly column "Pippins and Cheese" for the Akron Beacon Journal starting in 1920.
What were the titles of Josephine Van De Grift's columns for the Akron Beacon Journal?
Answer: Demi-Tasse and Mrs. Grundy
Explanation: Josephine Van De Grift wrote columns titled 'Demi-Tasse' and 'Mrs. Grundy' for the Akron Beacon Journal.
Sheldon Ocker received the J. G. Taylor Spink Award for his work covering which sports team?
Answer: Cleveland Indians
Explanation: Sheldon Ocker received the J. G. Taylor Spink Award for his work covering the Cleveland Indians.
Terry Pluto is recognized as Ohio Sportswriter of the Year multiple times and has authored over 20 books focusing on what?
Answer: Northeast Ohio sports
Explanation: Terry Pluto has authored over 20 books focusing on Northeast Ohio sports.
Which award did Sheldon Ocker receive in 2018 related to his sports journalism?
Answer: J. G. Taylor Spink Award
Explanation: Sheldon Ocker received the J. G. Taylor Spink Award in 2018 for his sports journalism.