Russell “Russ” Edward Snyder Sr., 76
Russell “Russ” Edward Snyder Sr., 76, of Warsaw, went to be with his Lord and Savior and the love of his life on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Lafayette Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Lafayette. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 12, 1948 to the late Reah and Millward (Sharier) Snyder. Russ retired…
Read MoreBCF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: What does “magic” mean to you?
JOSH GORDON executive director, Barberton Community Foundation When having lunch with another nonprofit leader in Summit County in December I was asked, somewhat sheepishly, “Why is Barberton’s mascot magic? What does that even mean?” From an outsider’s perspective I suppose it’s a fair question. I’d love to report that I had a tidy, concise definition…
Read MoreLillian Ann (Kovac) Seely, 93
Lillian Ann (Kovac) Seely, born on March 3, 1931, in Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, in her beloved hometown at the age of 93. A devoted caregiver and healer, Lillian pursued her calling as a Registered Nurse with passion and excellence. She earned her nursing degree through Akron City Hospital and…
Read MoreJames R. “Dick” Buehrle, 91
James R. “Dick” Buehrle, 91, was called home to Jesus on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born December 18, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1952, Dick went to work at Al’s Quality Market in Barberton and later became a partner along with his brother, Robert and…
Read MoreFROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK: Seasonal message from the Immlers
We would like to thank you for supporting your local newspaper. Whether you are a reader or an advertiser, the newspaper does not exist without all of you! I can’t express my gratitude enough for helping us continue the tradition of having a local newspaper to record the everyday happenings in Barberton, Norton and the…
Read MoreCops, firefighter rescue motorist trapped in Wolf Creek
PHOTO COURTESY OF HOOKER’S ALL OHIO RECOVERY By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer NORTON A quick-thinking cop braved the frigid waters of Wolf Creek Dec. 29 and freed a motorist trapped in a vehicle that night. City police and rescue crews were called to the 3300 block of Summit Road at 8:04 p.m. from…
Read MoreDriver dies, passenger injured after vehicle rolls in Barberton
By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON A driver was killed after the vehicle the motorist was driving hit a pole and rolled several times at around 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22 in the 400 block of Wooster Road W, according to Barberton Police Officer Marty Eberhart. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.…
Read MoreJoshua Richard Wokojance, 46
Joshua Richard Wokojance, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 17, 2024. Josh was born in Barberton Ohio on December 15, 1978. He was preceded in death by his father Bradley Wokojance Sr. He is survived by his only brother Bradley Wokojance Jr. and his only son Gavin Wokojance. He is also survived by his…
Read MoreTraffic chase through Barberton prompts drug charges
By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer It’s getting almost common as the year wanes. A police chase started somewhere else passed through Barberton. Akron Police tried to pull over a pickup truck a little before 1 p.m. Dec. 6. Instead of pulling over, police say the driver intentionally hit a cruiser as he fled. …
Read MoreOfficials investigating fatal fire
By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON A 46-year-old man was found dead Dec. 17 in a burning apartment on First Street SE. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Joshua Wokojance. The Barberton Fire Department got the call at 7:38 a.m. A resident of an apartment there reported smoke. Fire…
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