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BGNN staff report A Barberton man faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident, reckless operation, driving left of center, traffic control devices, and further charges are pending as investigation continues, according to a Summit County Sheriff’s Office news release. At about 6:15 p.m. March 26, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office was notified of…

This skunk was spotted in the backyard of a home on Pleasant Drive in Norton. Although the photo is from July 31, 2022, this type of skunk, which is not typically found in Northeast Ohio, he’s been spotted every summer since then. He scavenges for handouts in the backyard usually left out for the birds…

Naire Danali Clipper Antoine Timothy Dortch   By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer A 20-year-old Norton man already indicted for trafficking fentanyl was busted for it again March 19 in Washington County. Naire Danali Clipper, of Fairland Road, was the driver of a van on Interstate 77 in that county when a sheriff’s cruiser…

By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON  A tense and potentially explosive standoff on 15th Street NW in Barberton was resolved peacefully the evening of March 18. Police got a call at 5:16 p.m. about a domestic situation at the address, near the intersection with Brady Avenue. Police arrived and found a strong odor…

PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | BGNN The aftermath of the house explosion on Belleview Avenue in Barberton. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ELDONNA KOVAL Clayton Hartley was a builder and he built the house at 1076 Belleview Ave. as a rental. Eldonna Koval has many memories from the home that her Dad built. Family members — along…

BGNN staff report BARBERTON  Papa Roni’s is marking 15 years of serving the Barberton community with a special anniversary promotion that gives back to both its loyal customers and the local community. Through March 23, customers can enjoy a large two-topping pizza for just $15, a special price in celebration of the pizza’s milestone. In…

BGNN staff report HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania  Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc., announced late last month the acquisition of 40 former Big Lots store leases from Gordon Brothers. The acquisition of the additional store leases is subject to final bankruptcy court approval and customary closing conditions. Including the 40 additional Big Lots locations, the company has acquired…

BRANDON CHURCHILL BGNN staff report A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 murder of a 64-year-old Barberton man after a sentence Feb. 27 in Summit County Common Pleas Court. Brandon Churchill pleaded guilty to one count of murder and one count of aggravated burglary in the stabbing death of Mark…

By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON  For most of the 20th century, it was said in Barberton that a Republican couldn’t get elected dog catcher. A factory town with strong unions, it was solidly in the Democratic camp, seemingly forever. “Forever” was a shorter time than anticipated. The shift was swift. Donald Trump…

BPD booking photo Outriana C. Germany By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer A man was hospitalized and a woman jailed after an alleged shooting in Barberton’s South End in the early morning Feb. 18. Police got the call a little after 2 a.m. that gunshots were fired at the Washington Square Apartments on S…