The story of Samuel Alanson Lane, pioneer sheriff and early historian of Akron and Summit County. Sam produced the Akron Buzzard, a small tabloid, that brought to light problems of society.
The story of Akron's Vince Kunkler who decided o be independent from his many handicaps and help others through an organization that he founded: "Handicap Action". The group worked to help other "handicappers" become more independent.
The story of Harvey Firestone who founded the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Akron and the lesson he learned while growing up in Columbiana, Ohio.