Business ‘blooming’ at Dayton’s Flower
Dayton’s Flower & Garden Center, 4474 Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton, is extending its spring hours. By CHRISTINA McCUNE | BGNN staff NORTON It all began nearly 70 years ago with Christmas trees. Thousands of them. And then in the spring, customers knew to look for azaleas and rhododendrons. Del and Dorothy Dayton grew their business…
Read MoreStoried lives of five centenarians in the spotlight
Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living residents Susan Sturgill, Dolores Engler, Margaret Nahacky, June Brindley, and Lucy Daffner celebrated milestone birthdays. The movie theme included a local car club bringing a 2000 Corvette and 1967 Country Sedan, a red carpet, popular tunes and candy from decades ago, and fun movie snacks like popcorn, nachos and snow cones.…
Read MoreLocal author takes Barberton third-graders on history tour
PHOTO BY BOB MOREHEAD | BGNN Local author Conrad Storad shows off his new book, “The Magical History Tour,” serving as curriculum for Barberton’s third-grade local history module. By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON For decades, the Barberton City Schools have introduced their third-grade kids to the history of our city. The teachers…
Read MoreTerry Lee Palmer, 71
Terry Lee Palmer Terry Lee Palmer, 71, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 literally surrounded by family. Terry served at the Barberton Water Treatment plant for 47 years working his way up to Utilities Director while earning his Class 4 Water Treatment Operator License from the EPA. Above all, Terry loved spending time with his…
Read MoreDiefendorff family has a long history of service to community
Gary Harvey, Kim Diefendorff, Cliff Diefendorff, and son, Cliff Diefendorff are continuing the decades-old legacy of serving auto repair and maintenance needs at 3873 S Cleve-Mass Road, Norton. Call 330-825-0003. By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor NORTON You can’t miss it. It’s the auto repair shop across the road from Norton High School. One could…
Read MoreDowntown Event Center fills a need
Mike and Ashley Kaisk and their children Max, 8, and Madison 4, at the ribbon cutting March 18 for the couple’s new venture Downtown Event Center. Mayor William Judge and Tina Ludwig, who is a member of Main Street Barberton and school board member, were among local officials at the ceremony. By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN…
Read MoreLoretto Jean Rees, 82
Together Again It is with profound sadness for the family of Loretto Jean Rees to announce her unexpected passing on May 18, 2025, at the age of 82. Loretto was born on April 2, 1943, to John Henry and Mary Lois Henry (George) in Barberton, Ohio. Spending most…
Read MoreFred Layton, 88
Fred Layton, 88 passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Wadsworth Pointe Nursing Home. Fred was a lifetime resident of Akron and Barberton. He retired from Metro Transit. Preceded in death by his parents; many brothers and sisters and beloved grandson, Bret Bailey. Fred leaves behind his wife of 70 years, Julie; children Anne Secoy…
Read MoreSharon Kay Thomas (McGalliard), 74
Sharon Kay Thomas (McGalliard), age 74, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away May 9, 2025, after a long battle with COPD surrounded by loved ones. Born September 4, 1950, to Charles and Eupha McGalliard, Sharon was the oldest of four children. She attended Barberton City Schools and landed a job at Akron General Hospital where she…
Read MoreMark A. Scott, 67
Mark A. Scott, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was a life resident of Barberton/Norton. Mark was a graduate of Norton High School, Class of 1976 and was a member of the Barberton V.F.W., Post #1066. Preceded in death by his wife, Karen and mother, Karlene. Mark is survived by his son, Jason…
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