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ELECTIONS 2023: Barberton mayor Judge granted fourth term — barely

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Unofficial tallies from the Nov. 7 election show Barberton Mayor William Judge retaining his fourth term as mayor barely edging out opponent Megann Eberhart. Rebecca Gearhart was elected as a new Barberton council member Nov. 7 in unofficial tallies. By BOB MOREHEAD BGNN senior staff writer BARBERTON  It was a squeaker, still up in the…

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ELECTIONS 2023 UPDATE: Zita retains Norton mayoral seat

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Mayor Mike Zita was leading according to preliminary results in the November election. Judith Lynn Lee was the top vote getter for Norton Council at-large with 551 votes, according to preliminary results. By EMILY CANNING-DEAN BGNN contributor NORTON  Mayor Mike Zita will continue his reign as the city’s longest running mayor. Zita has served as…

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BARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Gavyn Dantz

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Gavyn Dantz Barberton Middle School student Favorite school activity/ club/sport: wrestling Favorite subject: science Favorite movie, TV show or book: “Twister” TV show: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “Gilmore Girls.” Pets: Rabbit named Buttons; a dog named Bristol; and a fish named Dash Hobbies outside of school: Mountain biking, swimming, and spending time with my…

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MEMORY GAP Festivals shimmer through the years at Lake Anna

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PHOTO BY KARLA TIPTON Fireworks light up the sky and Lake Anna during Barberton BBQ and Music Festival during a past Labor Day weekend. MEMORY GAP By KARLA TIPTON For more than a century, Lake Anna has shimmered at the center of Barberton’s special events and festivals. “Another community can have a mum festival,” Parks…

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Barberton City Schools 16th annual Academic Hall of Fame inductees

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The 16th annual Academic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is Sept. 15 and Barberton City Schools has announced the following Barberton alumni as this year’s Academic Hall of Fame inductees: Steven E. Haddad, Class of 1971 Haddad graduated from Barberton High School in 1971. He then earned his bachelor’s degree in technical education from the…

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BARBERTON SCHOOLS STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Nicole Williams

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Nicole Williams Barberton High School senior Favorite school activity/ club/sport: Tennis, ski club. Favorite subject: TV studio Favorite book: “Shatter Me” or “Things we Never Got Over.” TV show: “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “Gilmore Girls.” Pets: I have four cats: Hershey, Simba, Ruby and Holly. I also have one beta fish: Art! Hobbies…

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Walk of Fame class to be inducted Sept. 22

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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…

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Akron man dies in rail accident

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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…

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Barberton Library Local Author Fair Sept. 9

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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,…

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