Candidates for Columbus encounter constituents
Democrat Mike Roberto, of Kent, candidate for the 27th Ohio Senate district; and candidates for the 31st district of the Ohio House of Representatives: Democrat Noah Spinner, of Cuyahoga Falls, and Republicans Stephanie Stock, of Norton, and Mike Kahoe, of Akron, attended a Meet the Candidates event Saturday, April 25 organized by Barberton resident Tiffany…
Read MoreGATHER US IN Weekly Friendship Meals in Barberton continue to nourish
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | BGNN One of the largest groups of volunteers in the rotation for Friendship Meals offered each Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church is from St. Augustine Catholic Church. Above, Karen Eskridge and Chris Christoff. Mika Schenkenberger, 15, is working on earning her Eagle Scout rank and she regularly volunteers with other…
Read MoreArthur Russell Snyder, 77
Arthur Russell Snyder, 77, of Barberton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Linda Snyder (nee Smith); his daughter, Kimberly Snyder; his son, Matt Snyder and daughter-in- law, Marybeth Snyder (nee Sullivan). A celebration of life will be held at a later…
Read MoreJune Williams Brindley, 102
On April 16, 2026, after 102 remarkable years, June Williams Brindley was called home. June was born at home in Kenmore, Ohio to George and Delphia Matheny Williams on April 6, 1924. June attended Pfeiffer Elementary School and graduated from Kenmore High School as the class valedictorian in 1941. Following graduation, she enrolled at The…
Read MoreSUMMIT COUNTY COURT NEWS: New York man sentenced to life for raping, abusing infant daughter in Springfield Twp.
BGNN staff report AKRON Jason Santos, 38, of Stony Creek, New York, was sentenced to life in prison for raping and abusing his 11-month-old infant daughter while living at the Springfield Township Red Roof Inn, according to a news release from Summit County Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich’s office. Santos will be eligible for parole after 55…
Read MoreMayor’s conduct as boss triggered removal efforts
By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON Alleged conduct supervising employees is the basis for Barberton City Council’s efforts to remove Mayor William Judge, President Shorter Griffin announced at the end of the April 20 committee work session. Council initiated the proceedings with a resolution April 13, revealing no motive. Since then, rumors and…
Read MoreBarberton Middle student, mom killed in shooting in Akron — ‘He didn’t just dream dreams, he dreamed big dreams’
PHOTO FROM GOFUNDME ACCOUNT Jericho Mangual, 12, and his mom, Tania Mangual, of Barberton, were shot and killed March 28 in Akron. PHOTO PROVIDED Jericho Mangual, 12, was a sixth-grade student at Barberton Middle School. PHOTO PROVIDED Jericho Mangual’s close friends at Barberton Middle School, Aiden Sullivan, Braylon Lloyd, and Tevin Preston, made shirts in…
Read MoreSpaghetti dinner at First Baptist aims to support a new mission
This new BGNN series in 2026 focuses on the many people in local communities who do good works for others – mostly behind the scenes. Read about some of the “good majority” of people who quietly make a difference in people’s lives. By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor BARBERTON Polly Wiggins and Sheila Haby wanted…
Read MoreTHE GOOD MAJORITY: Dietitian to stay involved, volunteer
This new BGNN series in 2026 focuses on the many people in local communities who do good works for others – mostly behind the scenes. Read about one of the “good majority” of people who quietly make a difference in people’s lives, and learn more about Vantage Aging and Meals on Wheels in the nonprofit…
Read MoreBarberton council launches effort to remove mayor
Barberton Mayor William Judge By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON In a move that shocked the Magic City, Barberton City Council voted at its April 13 committee work session to start the process to remove Mayor William Judge from office. Council president Shorter Griffin initiated the resolution and the vote was 6-2 in…
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