Fundraising to help New Franklin mobile home fire victims
By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor NEW FRANKLIN Terry and Kristen Miller were driving home from work when they saw the smoke. Terry Miller recalls saying over and over again how he hoped the smoke they were seeing wasn’t coming from the couple’s home in Rex Hill Mobile Home Park. “We get closer on it…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS CLASS OF THE WEEK: Mrs. Lechner’s Second Grade (Week of Dec. 11, 2023)
This November, our second grade students were learning about the annual Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade by reading the book, “Balloons Over Broadway.” All second grade classes were invited to make a balloon float and participate in the Barberton Primary School’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The second grade students in Mrs. Lechner’s class chose to create…
Read MoreMusic, art to fill up downtown for festival
By ASHLEY McCORMICK BGNN contributor BARBERTON Normally in summer, pollen is bustling in the streets of downtown. On June 8, the pollen isn’t going to be the only one bustling about. Head to downtown Barberton on June 8 for the first Magic City Arts & Music Festival from 12-7 p.m. With over 30 artists and…
Read MoreBernard M. Gnap, 75
Bernard M. Gnap, 75 passed away May 17, 2024 after a year long illness. He was born on Feb. 7, 1949, in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated from Hoban High School in 1967. He received a B.A degree in Theology from St. John’s University in Minnesota. He retired from Acme after 30 years of service. He…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Chase Yoder (Week of Dec. 4, 2023)
CHASE YODER Barberton Intermediate School, fourth grade WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY, CLUB, SPORT? Leather Club WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? Writing WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE, TV SHOW OR BOOK? “The Wolverine” DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AND IF SO WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES? Cat (Sushi) WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL?…
Read MorePapa Roni’s has a perfect pickle pizza to pack a punch
BGNN staff report Perk up your ears pickle lovers. Pop in to Papa Roni’s for the perfect pickle pizza that really packs a punch. Try saying that five times fast. But follow that tongue twister by giving your tastebuds a real treat by sinking your teeth into that perfect piece of pickle pizza pie. Two…
Read MoreFire heavily damages three New Franklin mobile homes
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY RESIDENT JEFFREY ENOS Fire broke out about 4 p.m. May 31 following a “loud boom” in the first block of E Randy Street in New Franklin. A neighbor who is a veteran made it out and was taken to a hospital, according to a resident, and some pets belonging to the man…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Merideth Terry (Week of Nov. 27, 2023)
MERIDETH TERRY Barberton Middle School 6th grader WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY? Cheerleading – Barberton Sparkles WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? Spanish, language arts WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE? Descendants DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AND IF SO WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES? A cat named Rocky (2 years old) WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE…
Read MoreLOCAL COLUMN From the executive director: Why does BCF do economic development?
JOSH GORDON Executive director, Barberton Community Foundation In this continuing series on answering questions I get from community members about the foundation, I am finally able to address one of the most persistent questions I get – what is economic development, and why does the Foundation do it? Community foundations usually support local nonprofits…
Read MoreLucinda “Cindy” Dorsey, 71
Lucinda “Cindy” Dorsey Obituary Lucinda “Cindy” Ellen (Wright) Dorsey, 71, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born on April 13, 1953 to the late David and Betty Wright. In 1969, Cindy married the love of her life, Bill and over the years had four children: Billy (Heather), Donny (Jeri), Adam and Amanda. She was…
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