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FIDEL BROWN Barberton High School 12th grade WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY? Barberton Boys Basketball WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? Math class WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE, TV SHOW OR BOOK? “Of Mice and Men” DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AND IF SO WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES? One Dog – Damien WHAT ARE YOUR…

By EMILY CANNING-DEAN BGNN staff writer WADSWORTH  The man who was fatally shot in Wadsworth the evening of June 18 has been identified as 54-year-old Shannon Sloan. Officers were dispatched to Sloan’s residence at 223 Durling Drive at approximately 9:02 p.m. for a report of a man armed with a handgun and threatening suicide in…

PHOTO PROVIDED BY NORTON FIRE DEPARTMENT A house at the intersection of Clark Mill Road and Pine Gate Drive caught fire the morning of June 20. Firefighters had the blaze under control within an hour. By EMILY CANNING-DEAN BGNN staff writer NORTON  Thanks to the quick action of the Norton Fire Department, along with assistance…

BGNN staff report Temperatures are expected to reach 90 degrees and above this week in the Barberton and Norton area and local government agencies are prepared to help residents avoid heat-related health risks. Because of forecasted high temperatures this week, the Norton Fire Division Central Training Room has been designated as a cooling center. The…

MADALYNN COFFEE Barberton Preschool WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE, TV SHOW OR BOOK?  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AND IF SO WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES?  Fish/Phoenix WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Police officer Barberton Schools Student and Class of the Week is sponsored by New Horizon Federal Credit…

By CHRISTINA McCUNE BGNN managing editor NEW FRANKLIN Terry and Kristen Miller were driving home from work when they saw the smoke. Terry Miller recalls saying over and over again how he hoped the smoke they were seeing wasn’t coming from the couple’s home in Rex Hill Mobile Home Park. “We get closer on it…

  This November, our second grade students were learning about the annual Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade by reading the book, “Balloons Over Broadway.” All second grade classes were invited to make a balloon float and participate in the Barberton Primary School’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The second grade students in Mrs. Lechner’s class chose to create…

By ASHLEY McCORMICK BGNN contributor BARBERTON  Normally in summer, pollen is bustling in the streets of downtown. On June 8, the pollen isn’t going to be the only one bustling about. Head to downtown Barberton on June 8 for the first Magic City Arts & Music Festival from 12-7 p.m. With over 30 artists and…

CHASE YODER Barberton Intermediate School, fourth grade WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SCHOOL ACTIVITY, CLUB, SPORT? Leather Club WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? Writing WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE, TV SHOW OR BOOK? “The Wolverine” DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AND IF SO WHAT ARE THEIR NAMES? Cat (Sushi) WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL?…

BGNN staff report Perk up your ears pickle lovers. Pop in to Papa Roni’s for the perfect pickle pizza that really packs a punch. Try saying that five times fast. But follow that tongue twister by giving your tastebuds a real treat by sinking your teeth into that perfect piece of pickle pizza pie. Two…