2025 BARBERTON SPORTS HALL OF FAME — Brittany Mingo
By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor The 2025 Barberton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Nov. 26 at Al’s banquet facility. This year’s class includes Mike Bodnar, Brittany Mingo, Scott Sabol, Mike Palija, Charlie Ries (O.C. Barber) and Barberton Tree (President’s Award). A 2005 graduate of Barberton High School, Brittany Mingo played for…
Read MoreCoach who put new life into Magics football program resigns after 12 years
“All I want is to see our community and our program to thrive.” — Magics Football Head Coach Tony Gotto PHOTOS BY JOSEPH NICHOLAS Magics Football Head Coach Tony Gotto speaks to his players at the last home football game for the season Oct. 24 at Rudy Sharkey Stadium in Barberton. By RANDY FORST BGNN…
Read MoreJimmy Wade Lutz
Jimmy Wade Lutz passed away on October 26, 2025, following a brief illness. Preceded in death by his father, Robert; his brother, Johnnie; his grandparents: Billie and Wade Cody as well as Mildred and Everett Barnes; his beloved in-laws: Dick and Dawn Bowman; and his mother and stepfather: Kay and Barry Godwin. He is survived…
Read MoreStephen E. Pramik, 65
Stephen E. Pramik, 65, passed away on October 19, 2025. Stephen is preceded in death by his father Bernard Pramik Sr., mother Helen Funk, sister Ann Marie Faber, father-in-law James Kennedy, and cherished pet dog Dessa. He leaves behind his loving wife Kathy, siblings Bernie (Kathy), Greg (Kathy), Nancy (John) Wagner, Val (Jamie) Craddock, brother-in-law…
Read MorePerry Milichev, 73
Perry Milichev, age 73, passed away October 7, 2025, and was born October 5, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA. His family moved to Ohio when he was a young child. He was avid in martial arts and known to be a wonderful, spiritual person. He is preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Carmel Milichev.…
Read MoreSherry Foraker (Hubby), 80
Sherry Foraker (Hubby), aged 80, born on October 14, 1944, passed away October 3, 2025. She worked for over 30 years at ACME, then retired. Sherry loved riding horses and enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandkids. She is preceded in death by her father, Sam Hubby, Sr.; her mother, Virginia August; and her…
Read MoreNorton data center proposal withdrawn
PHOTO BY BOB MOREHEAD | BGNN Dale James Hobbie, flanked by bodyguards, fields questions from Norton residents on his proposed data center for the former PPG limestone mine. By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer The data center project, intended for the PPG limestone mine, is withdrawn. Norton City Council President Doug DeHarpart issued a…
Read MoreMagical Theatre Co. presents ‘The Third Wave’
BGNN staff report BARBERTON A talented cast of professional and student actors bring to life on a local stage a drama based on a true Palo Alto, California, classroom experiment in 1967. Magical Theatre Company, Northeast Ohio’s professional resident and touring theatre for young audiences and families, presents “The Third Wave” Oct. 10 -19. Public…
Read MoreBarberton Library seeks board members
BGNN staff report BARBERTON The Board of Trustees of the Barberton Public Library is seeking two community members to join the Board who possess a passion for public library service, according to a news release. A Barberton Public Library Trustee must be a registered voter living in Summit County, with Barberton residency preferred. The successful…
Read MoreWhite Rabbit Galleries takes a stand for local art by sitting down
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | BGNN Mim Daniel shows one of the unique chairs she created with a beautiful fresh coat of paint and a fairy garden for White Rabbit Galleries first CHAIR-ity auction. Some chairs are available to be bid on now through a silent auction and some will be up for bids at…
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