Walk of Fame class to be inducted Sept. 22
BGNN staff report BARBERTON Two more Magic City favorite sons and a favorite daughter will join their peers on the city’s Walk of Fame soon. Inspired by Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, Barberton started honoring residents in 2015 who had made some sort of significant impact on the community with name plaques on the pavement of…
Read MoreRobert “Keith” Kilgore, 65
Robert “Keith” Kilgore, aged 65, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home on August 27, 2023. Born on September 9, 1957, in Barberton, OH, to his mother, Patricia Hilton of Lexington, KY, and his late father, Bobby Keith Kilgore. Affectionately known to all as “Keith” he achieved the remarkable feat of graduating high…
Read MoreAkron man dies in rail accident
By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON A man was killed around 4:30 p.m. Sept. 1 when he was hit by a train while walking on the CSX railroad track near the Waterloo Road crossing. Richard E. McCollam, 64, of Akron, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office took the…
Read MoreMadge Gainer, 88
“Together Again” Madge Gainer, 88, loving mother, was blessed with a peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Madge was born Sunday, September 16, 1934 to the late Emery and Velma (Somerville) Pursley in Spencer, West Virginia, and lived in the Wadsworth area. She…
Read MoreBarberton Library Local Author Fair Sept. 9
BARBERTON Barberton Public Library hosts its second annual Local Author Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at 602 W Park Ave., Barberton. Local writers will be available throughout the building to spotlight their work and books will be available to purchase. Local authors include: Don Ake, Josh Bechtel, Jane Blasio, Cynthia Bowers-Martin, Dianne Couts,…
Read MoreCOMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD: Ray E. Leach Sr. Memorial Lunch Sept. 9
RAY E. LEACH SR. MEMORIAL LUNCH SEPT. 9 BARBERTON Ray E. Leach Sr. Memorial Lunch is 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Leach’s Meats and Sweets, 256 31st St. SW/Cleve-Mass Road. Menu includes pulled pork sandwiches and Italian sausage sandwiches each for $5; sausage or pulled pork combo for $8; hot dogs for $3…
Read MoreBARBERTON 47, STOW-MUNROE FALLS 23 Magics find spark
PHOTO BY CRAIG MEGYES | FOR THE BGNN Barberton senior Xzavier Macon (26) runs a pass interception back for a touchdown against Stow-Munroe Falls. By DYLAN DAUGHERTY BGNN sports writer BARBERTON After a draining week in which Barberton’s Magics couldn’t find their offensive footing against Wadsworth on the road, they came back in full swing at home to beat the…
Read MoreGIRLS SOCCER: BARBERTON 3, NORTON 2 Rivals shoot it out
PHOTOS BY CRAIG MEGYES | FOR THE BGNN Our two home teams, Barberton and Norton, duked it out on the soccer pitch on Saturday. Barberton’s Magics hosted the varsity girls soccer match and came away victorious in a 3-2 shootout with their rivals, the Panthers. Above, Barberton’s Zoey Lorenzo (11) and Norton’s Samiah Thompson (24)…
Read MoreHS VOLLEYBALL: Mogadore’s Wildcats beat Magics in 3 sets
PHOTOS BY CRAIG MEGYES | FOR THE BGNN Barberton’s Mona Ries (39) goes up to return a volley in a match against Mogadore. Skylar Marble (19) is there for support. Barberton’s varsity and junior varsity girls volleyball teams both fell in their opening matches on Saturday against the Mogadore Wildcats. The varsity team lost in three sets and the JV…
Read MoreNORTON 35, NORTHWEST 6 A ‘hat trick’ for the Panthers
PHOTO BY CINDY EMERSON | FOR THE BGNN Norton Panthers running back Lucas Dobbins carries the ball in Friday’s game against the Northwest Indians. PHOTO BY CINDY EMERSON | FOR THE BGNN Norton senior Lucas Dobbins (36) blocks a Northwest field goal attempt, which was then run back for a touchdown by Panthers senior running back Brady Troutman (3). By…
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