Jack L. Metz, 71
Norton, OH – Jack L. Metz, age 71, passed away on May 24, 2024, while in Hospice care with his sister and brother by his side. He was born May 14, 1953, in Barberton, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Becky Metz; brother-in-law, Dan Wowra; and sister- in- law, Sue Metz. He…
Read MoreGil Gonzales joins BCF as new director of economic development
Barberton Community Foundation announced Gil Gonzales has joined the foundation as its new director of economic development, according to a May 28 news release. Gonzales brings a strong background in economic development and a deep commitment to supporting small businesses to his role, where he will lead and support initiatives to grow Barberton’s economic base…
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE: Barberton honors nation’s war dead
Photos by Bob Morehead/BGNN The Barberton High School Choir sings songs of Americana at the Memorial Day observance. Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 101 and Cub Scout Pack 3101 put the flags at half-staff for Memorial Day. Barberton Mayor William Judge welcomes a crowd of hundreds to the city’s Memorial Day observance at Lake Anna.…
Read MoreBarberton Tree Service crew shows bravery in face of tragedy
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Read MorePorch fire damages Ries Street house
PHOTOS FROM COVENTRY FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2286 ON FACEBOOK By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON It took 17 firefighters from three departments about half an hour May 22 to extinguish a fire at a Ries Street address that started on the porch. “The call came in around 1:20 p.m.,” Barberton Fire Chief Steve Ionno…
Read MoreBCF receives clean audit, opens funding, award nominations
*Editor’s note: Because of a pagination error, this story began on the front page of the May 23 print and e-edition but the rest of the story was not printed inside. Here is the complete article, which will rerun in its entirety in the May 30 edition. BGNN staff report BARBERTON A clean audit was…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: NI’AISA BRYANT (Week of Nov. 20, 2023)
NI’AISA BRYANT Barberton High School 12th grade WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY, CLUB, SPORT? Key Club, Upward Bound WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? History DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AND IF SO WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES? Yes, Sky and Flynn WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? Working STNA program WHAT DO YOU WANT…
Read MoreBarberton pizza joint shuttering
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Read MoreGrounds Zero: Beloved breakfast spot up for sale
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Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Nathan Houk (Week of Nov. 13, 2023)
(This student appeared in the Nov. 16, 2023 edition of The Barberton Gazette & Norton News. Pick up this week’s paper to see who is featured next!) NATHAN HOUK Barberton Preschool WHAT ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? Youth wrestling, riding my bike, fishing with Dad and brothers, camping at Clay’s Park and…
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