Barberton Tri-Arts Festival showcases talent across the district
By EMILY CANNING-DEAN BGNN staff writer BARBERTON Whether it is a homemade scarecrow made by a primary school student or a complicated musical piece performed by a high school senior, the 2024 Tri-Arts Festival at Barberton High School will showcase the wide range of artistic talent present within the Barberton City Schools. This year’s…
Read MoreJeffrey Lynn Harte, 66
Jeffrey Lynn Harte, born to Herbert and Shirley Harte on April 3, 1958 in Saint Joseph, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 4, 2024 due to complications from COPD. Jeff was a resident of Barberton, Ohio and a CNC machinist and programmer. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.…
Read MoreInternational Welcome Center to launch refugee resettlement program in Barberton
DGKN staff report BARBERTON The International Welcome Center in partnership with World Relief, is launching a refugee resettlement program aimed at offering a new home and hope to individuals and families in need. This initiative, in partnership with the City of Barberton, Barberton City Schools, ASIA, Inc, County of Summit Executive Ilene Shapiro’s Department of…
Read MoreEND OF AN ERA: Barberton basketball coach to retire
PHOTOS BY BCSD By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor What a year for Barberton Magic coaches! Wrestling Coach Jason Morr is selected for the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame, football Coach Tony Gotto passes Rudy Sharkey on the all-time wins list, and basketball Coach Ken Rector passes Jeff Janiga also in all-time wins. While Gotto…
Read MoreBARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Abel Wade (Week of Oct. 30, 2023)
ABEL WADE Third grade, Barberton Intermediate School WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY? Football WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? Math WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Survivor DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Two dogs: Tora and Eachey; three cats: Bosa, Milo and Oreo WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? Playing video games WHAT DO…
Read MoreSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Barberton student wins scholarship
Courtesy photo by Barberton City School District James Rosenberger Jr., BHS Counselor; Heather McMullen, BHS National Honor Society Advisor; Lindey Swaino, Scholarship Winner; Henry Muren, BHS Principal. The Barberton High School National Honor Society announced Lindsey Swaino as one of the recipients of a prestigious $3,200 National Semi-Finalist Scholarship, according to a news release from…
Read MoreChambers spread warmth for 45 years in laundry biz
PHOTO BY EMILY CANNING-DEAN | BGNN After 45 years of working at local cleaners and laundromats, Wanda Chambers is preparing for retirement. By EMILY CANNING-DEAN BGNN staff writer BARBERTON It was a rainy afternoon April 10 as Wanda Chambers finished up her shift at Laundry Time on Wooster Road. But inside the laundromat was a…
Read MoreChristina E. Traycoff (nee Todoroff), 88
Christina E. Traycoff (nee Todoroff), has come home to rest among family and friends. Christina passed away at her home in Midlothian, Texas with her family present. Born January 1936 in Clinton and raised in Barberton where she graduated Barberton High School. After high school, she moved to Michigan to care for her mother and…
Read MoreLinda C. Bentley, 83
Linda C. Bentley, 83, crossed over to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1941 in Hellier Pikeville, Kentucky moving to the Portage Lakes when she was 17. She retired from the Jednota Club in Barberton after 15 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Alfred…
Read MoreMichael “Mike” D. Burnette, 76
Michael “Mike” D. Burnette, 76, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1947 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Frank and Addie Burnette. Mike graduated from Barberton High School in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After his military…
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