Akron Ohio Now

06/09/2026

William H. Russell ran at the edge of a collapsing nation.
He raced war to the coast.
He challenged scandal with reputation alone.
He fought bureaucracy with speed and faith.
For eighteen months, it worked.
The fastest communication the world had ever known
Held a country together—one ride at a time.

05/15/2026

The Pony Express was about time.
Before Silicon Valley… before smartphones… before the internet… there was a startup willing to risk everything to connect a divided nation in 10 days.
“10 Days to Glory™” tells the true story behind the original American startup — the risk, the riders, the route, and the impossible promise that changed communication forever.
Day 2 is now live.
🎬 Watch here: https://youtu.be/KxfYxbQIG6Q
If you believe America still needs stories about courage, endurance, and building something impossible…
👉 Follow the journey.
👉 Subscribe to the channel.
👉 Ride with us across 9 states in 2026.
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The Pony Express wasn’t just about riders and horses.It was about the system.In Day 2 of 10 Days to Glory – The Original American Startup, we explore one of ...

04/21/2026

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6eeuEdICr--81kMNVn_52VxBjmVSCnaM&si=0Ysma8GmK-kOQ6yFRocj

This isn’t background music.This is fuel.Built for entrepreneurs, creators, risk-takers, and anyone carrying something forward when quitting would be easier....

04/03/2026

It’s Starting To Move Akron.

I wanted to share something with you early.
I’ve been building out the story behind 10 Days to Glory—not just as a script, but as a system.
I just released my playlist that brings that story to life in short, cinematic pieces.
The response surprised me.
Take a look when you have a minute
https://youtu.be/TlTKhPkZSJo?si=eSY61IlR4GNnuaer
I think you’ll see where this is going.
—Mike

I just had to load this. Its not only a classic song but the Video is so good. The Girl dances great for this pre disco era plus she is so fit. Enjoy people!

03/09/2026

In 1860, three businessmen launched the Pony Express to connect a divided country.
It only lasted 18 months.
It lost money.
But it proved something powerful:
Communication could move faster than anyone believed.
That’s the story I’m telling in 10 Days to Glory — A Pony Express Story.
I’m documenting the journey, building the audience, and sharing behind-the-scenes updates as the project grows.
If you enjoy stories about American grit, risk, and big ideas, follow the project here:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/10-days-to-glory-a-pony-express-story
The public sees the billboards.
Followers get the inside briefings.

The Pony Express was more than mail—it was a testament to American exceptionalism, grit, and determination. This film celebrates the men who risked everything to open the West and connect a nation on the brink.

03/01/2026

https://youtu.be/G4cdqxsgmwo?si=3hMSIW8_bRgoNyKD
Two days left to win the colts.

The Air Guitar Challenge is officially underway — and it supports the PR audience-building tour and 10 Days to Glory, a historical film about the rise and fa...

02/27/2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zAPba8kBEik

The story of the Pony Express and its founders, Russell, Majors, and Waddell. The Pony Express lasted just 18 months — but its impact shaped American commun...

02/21/2026

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/lifestyle/nature-wildlife/2026/02/20/ohio-march-full-moon-lunar-eclipse-viewing-date-time/88756912007/

Ohio will see a total lunar eclipse during the March full moon . Here's what makes it so special and when to see the blood moon.

02/16/2026

https://youtu.be/IpR57-oZH2E?si=ImaaFwD9fgosJB85

They say rock and roll is too quiet.It didn’t die.It just went quiet.So let’s turn it up.This is the Air Guitar Challenge.No costumes.No jokes.No irony.Just ...

02/11/2026

https://youtu.be/4h4vtWL3zZo
I just rolled out my pre-launch announcement.

'10 Days to Glory'© offers an exciting look into the Pony Express — sharing the stories of the riders, the route, the dangers, and the big business adventure...