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New address for City Hall?
Barberton officials are in early discussions of possibly buying the ex-FirstMerit Building downtown and moving some or all city offices there.
Read MoreParade celebrates life of Greg Prunty
Greg Prunty, owner of Greg’s Towing and Barberton Speedway, died Sunday.
Read MoreHidden gem at Chippewa Lake
The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team is Ohio’s only competitive water ski show team.
Read MoreLaw director caught on hot mic
At-Large Councilman Thomas “Bebe” Heitic has spent a few weeks floating the idea of across-the-board raises to the mayor, finance director and law director; they haven’t had a bump in pay for many years. His idea would be to hike all three to $109,000 and then link their raises with the bargaining units from then on.
Read MoreFormula shortage hits home
Reminiscent of the toilet paper shortage, photos of empty shelves are taking the Internet by storm, but this time infant formula is the culprit.
Read MoreMayor: ‘Every property owner is getting a letter’
The owner of each and every one, he added, was poised to receive a letter.
Read MoreBarberton man found guilty of murder
Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Joy Malek Oldfield is scheduled to sentence Deel Friday, June 10 at 8:30am.
Read MoreWatch out for that cone!
“It has been investigated and does not appear to be mine-related and will be repaired shortly,” Barberton service director Todd Shreve said May 27.
Read MoreRemembering the fallen
This was with good reason as this year’s celebration recognized the sacrifices of two very special Barbertonians.
Read MoreCity truck stolen
A Barberton service department worker had a bad start to his workday, looking up from his mowing to find his city-owned truck driving away.
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