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Minutemen too much for Magics
Revere’s boys basketball team is on its way to a Suburban League American Conference championship after defeating Barberton, 76-66, to remain undefeated in league play. The Magics fall to 11-4 (5-3) with the loss and were led by Anthony Cook, who had 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists. D’Lawrence Scott had 13 first half…
Read More2020 Census office holds grand opening
Jan. 23 marks the grand opening of Barberton’s nearest census office. The 2020 census is the first census available online, and can also be taken over the phone or by mail. The 755 White Pond Drive, suite 100 location will serve residents in this area of Summit County. Read more about the opening and the…
Read MoreStudent enjoys day as principal
Layne Schaeffer is the principal for the day at Barberton Elementary West. His duties included monitoring student behavior and teachers, as well as administrative meetings with principal Mrs. Sincel and superintendent Mr. Ramnytz.
Read MoreLady Magics beat Copley
Barberton’s girls basketball team ended a three-game losing streak with a 38-34 win versus Copley. The win improved the team’s record to 7-9 (3-6 Suburban League American Conference), and it was the second versus Copley this season. Laney Kaisk made two 3-pointers and grabbed seven rebounds while scoring a team-high 10 points. An’taniyha Easter following…
Read MoreTwo Kidz Towing earns national recognition
Chris Snyder, owner of Two Kids Towing in Norton, was recognized at the American Towman Exposition in Atlantic City, NJ with the American Towman Trust Award. Read the full story in the Jan. 23 edition of the Barberton Herald.
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Read MoreStefan leaving city hall
Mr. Stefan stated that he is planning to resign and that a formal press release was on the way. He had no other statement at the time.
Read MoreOfficers called for stinky bathroom fight
The brother told officers they got in a fight about his sister not flushing the toilet and causing the bathroom to stink. He denied charging his sister and said she punched him in the face. He also said she threw a cardboard box, scooter and metal mobile closet at him.
Read MoreTickets on sale for classic
Magical Theatre Company presents “The Miracle Worker,” a classic story of compassion and perseverance. It is an inspiring story of how Anne Sullivan, a lonely teacher, breaks through daunting barriers to communicate with a blind, deaf and mute child, the wild and willful Helen Keller. A longtime classic, it is a stirring testament to love…
Read MoreWrestlers compete in Dies Tournament
Barberton and Norton wrestlers participated in the annual Bill Dies Tournament at Firestone High School. The Panthers placed 11th with 95 points, while the Magics finished 21st with 62. Brecksville won the tournament while West Holmes and Brunswick followed. Barberton’s Roosevelt Andrews (182-pound weight class) won four-of-six matches to earn seventh place, while Travis Gwinn…
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