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Barberton couple rushes to help Norton car fire victim
PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY GRANT GRATTON Ted and Jen Rogofsky rush to help an accident victim in Norton Center. A paramedic talks to the shaken driver while she rests in a chair brought by another bystander. Ted Rogofsky describes what he’d seen to paramedics at the scene of a car accident/fire in Norton Center. The shaken…
Read MoreBarberton native Michelle Sutton has ‘99 TO BEAT’
PHOTOS PROVIDED By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor “99 to Beat” is a show on Fox where 100 people compete and are asked to complete “simple” games or tasks, and those finishing last are eliminated. Slowly but surely, 99 contestants fall by the wayside and the last one standing wins $1 million. The show is…
Read MoreTwo-day Mum Festival expected to draw thousands
PHOTOS BY KURT IMMLER | BGNN The 35th annual Barberton Mum Festival is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28 at 615 W Park Ave., Barberton. This year’s theme is “Catch the buzz … Bee there.” By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor BARBERTON Make a beeline to bee-autiful Barberton this…
Read MoreBuilding destroyed in blaze
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | BGNN From left, the back and front of the building in the 400 block of W Tuscarawas Avenue that was heavily damaged by fire Sept. 18. Historic landmark tax credits had been secured to help pay for a rehab project, of which the building was part. By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN…
Read MoreBarberton Community Foundation receives federal grant to study advanced manufacturing workforce training
BGNN staff report BARBERTON Barberton Community Foundation has been awarded a Planning and Local Technical Assistance grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for establishing advanced manufacturing workforce training opportunities in Barberton, according to a news release from BCF. The study will examine the development of a multi-component training…
Read More2025 Barberton Sports Hall of Fame: Barberton Tree earns President’s Award
PHOTO PROVIDED Barberton Tree Service, a longtime supporter of Barberton Schools, athletics and the city, is the recipient of the Barberton Sports Hall of Fame President’s Award. By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor The 2025 Barberton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be Nov. 26 at Al’s banquet facility. This year’s class includes Mike…
Read MoreDIAMONDS & DINE-INS: Favorite local eatery combines shoes, Sox, steaks, seafood
PHOTO PROVIDED John and Connie Kriston, owners of Green Diamond Grille & Pub, and Head Chef and Manager Bebe Heitic, celebrated 20 years this summer of the iconic downtown restaurant and bar. Chef Bebe Heitic’s award-winning ribs often sell out. He suggests rib lovers call the restaurant early to reserve ribs for dinner. Reservations are…
Read MoreWHERE ARE THEY NOW? Stock’s memories of Magic days are fond
PHOTO PROVIDED Jim Stock is now retired and says he has the great job of all: looking after grandson James. By RANDY FORST BGNN sports editor Longtime Magic football fans are familiar with the names Izo, Toneff, and Kapish. Those three not only starred at Barberton High School but went on to play for the…
Read MoreLOCAL K-9: Wadsworth’s new K-9 officer ready to put best paw forward
PHOTO PROVIDED Wadsworth K-9 Ares and handler Officer Zach West By EMILY CANNING-DEAN BGNN staff writer WADSWORTH After only a couple of days on the job, K-9 Officer Ares and his handler, Officer Zach West have been busy. Completing a six-week training program at Excel K-9 Services in Hiram, West and Ares, a 1-year-old German…
Read MoreGARDEN GALS: Lake Anna Y volunteers work hard and have fun
PHOTO PROVIDED Gen Hull, Denise Mealy, Donna Ocepec, Karen Bakita and Marty Bidlingmyer call themselves the ‘Y Garden Gals.” They have fun working the garden at the Lake Anna YMCA and welcome help. Fresh produce from the garden is given to Y visitors. By JUDI CHRISTY Director of Marketing & Communication Akron Area YMCA BARBERTON …
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