Norton Historical Society presents personal story of Casa Del Mar manager
NORTON Following on its Historic Day Out in Loyal Oak, the well-attended Annual Corn Roast, and a visual and musical celebration of the Norton Band Program’s centenary, the Norton Historical Society is pleased to announce its upcoming programs. The organization’s Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 Thursday meetings will feature the fascinating personal stories of local…
Read More‘Tuck Everlasting’ opens for two weekends in Barberton
PHOTOS PROVIDED Morgan Lehman, 11, a Highland Middle School sixth-grade student, plays Winnie Foster in Magical Theatre Company’s production of “Tuck Everlasting.” The show runs Oct. 11-20 at 565 W Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton. BGNN staff report BARBERTON An 11-year-old professional actress from Medina is performing alongside the adult actors this weekend and next as “Tuck…
Read MoreLena Frances (Gardner) Fidler, 92
Together Again Lena Frances (Gardner) Fidler The Lord blessed us with Lena Frances (Gardner) Fidler on May 1, 1932 and called her home at the age of 92 on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Lena entered into rest along, side her Beloved husband, Joseph Frederick Fidler of…
Read MoreRaymond Gori, 82
Raymond Gori, 82, of Norton, Ohio passed away on Friday October 4th at home, as per his wishes. Ray was born in Youngstown, Ohio on Sunday, March 15, 1942 to the late Raymond and Lucy (Carozza) Gori. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Ann Gori-Lehman; grandchild, Zachary…
Read MoreBenchmark: Troop 7110 to award first female Eagle Scout
PHOTO BY BOB MOREHEAD | BGNN Eagle Scout candidate Marguerite Martin and Barberton Fire Chief Stephen Ionno join the department’s duty section in welcoming the new benches at Station No. 1. By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON In 2017, the Boy Scouts of America started accepting girls in all its programs. Longtime Barberton…
Read MoreBetty L. Bechter, 89
Together Again Betty L. Bechter (Smith) passed away peacefully, Friday, October 4th, 2024, after a long illness. Betty was born in Greenwich, Ohio on May 15, 1935, and lived most of her life in Barberton. She was a member of Barberton Church of God and a longtime member of the Barberton WOTM, holding…
Read More14-year-old Creston girl killed in single-vehicle crash
BGNN staff report CANAAN TWP. A 14-year-old Creston girl was killed in a single-vehicle crash along Canaan Center Road near E Sterling Road at 4:14 p.m. Oct. 4, according to a news release from the Wooster post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2007 Honda Civic, operated by a 17-year-old, was…
Read MoreBob Papp, 77
Bob Papp passed away in Long Beach VA Hospital on August 29, 2024, with his daughter, Tiffany Papp, by his bedside. Bob was born February 3, 1947 in Barberton, Ohio. Bob attended Portage Junior High School, and Barberton High School graduating in 1965. He was a member of the football team and wrestling team where…
Read MoreBHS FOOTBALL 1964: Large but quiet crowd at Magics game following QB’s death
Ken Sennett (This is part of a weekly series that will continue through football season.) By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor OCT. 23 BARBERTON 8, ALLIANCE 14 Beacon Journal prediction Magics to win one for Ken Sennett. Beacon Record 6-1. Homecoming week: a time for fun, a time for dates, and a time for memories.…
Read MoreMargaret E. Denning, 77
Barberton — Margaret E Denning, age 77, of Barberton, passed away on, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Barberton Citizens Hospital, following a period of declining health. Margaret was born on September 11, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Henry and Katherine (Papp) Smith and graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1966. She worked as…
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