Barberton Blog
Barberton’s 36-acre Industrial Site Creates New Opportunity
We are pleased to announce that through a collaborative effort with the Barberton Community Foundation and with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her team, $350,000 was acquired from ODOT for the Newell Street Industrial project. In 2022, the Barberton...
Celebrating Christmas in July With BACM and The Salvation Army
It was a wonderful summer of giving back in Barberton. We are humbled by the generosity of our community's support for our Christmas in July food drive! Thank you to everyone who donated to Barberton Area Community Ministries and the Salvation Army. Each gift will...
Introducing Main Street Barberton!
We are thrilled to introduce the local organization, Main Street Barberton! Main Street Barberton is a non-profit focused on rehabilitating and revitalizing the downtown area through economic development and growth activities. They aim to provide the citizens of...
Barberton 2023 Street Resurfacing Updates
You might have noticed that our crews are hard at work improving the roads of Barberton! Thanks to the passage of Issue 8 in 2013, we have resurfaced over 35% of our roads in the last 10 years. While we are proud of our progress, we know there is still more work to be...
Successful Change for Change Benefitting Girls on the Run
July brought us another successful Change for Change fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who donated to Girls on the Run at Skoops Ice Cream. We had a great turnout and enjoyed watching the community come together for our girls. Together, we raised $201 for our Girls on...
Pop’s Chicken & Waffles Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to POP'S Chicken & Waffles on your ribbon-cutting! Thank you to everyone who attended to show support. The talented crew at POP'S is dedicated to bringing the Barberton community authentic, homemade chicken and waffles recipes. When you eat...
Welcoming Wink’s Drive-In To Barberton
Mayor Judge visited Wink's Drive-In to present the owners with a certificate welcoming them to Barberton! We are thrilled that this establishment is back and better than ever. The newly renovated Wink’s has something delicious for everyone, car hop service, seating in...
Business Spotlight: Ignite Brewing Company
We are pleased to feature Barberton's Ignite Brewing Company for this month's Business Spotlight! Ignite does more than sell craft beer and tasty snacks – they also have a goal to make their taproom the place where good friends meet, where strangers become friends,...
NFL Player John Cominsky Hosts Barberton Youth Football Camp
Pictured above from left to right: Coach Terry Gotto, John Cominsky, Mayor Judge We were thrilled to have Detroit Lions defensive lineman and Barberton High School graduate John Cominsky back in Barberton for his free youth football camp! Cominsky, along with...
Business Spotlight: Skoops Ice Cream
We are pleased to feature Barberton's Skoops Ice Cream for this month's Business Spotlight! Terry Rastetter-Helbling (left) and David Helbling (right) are on a mission to "create delicious, memorable experiences and guest loyalty through community involvement and...
Submit Your Walk of Fame Nominations!
Have you submitted a nomination yet for the City of Barberton Walk of Fame? The Walk of Fame Committee is accepting submissions through June 9, 2023. The criteria for receiving a star consists of professional achievement, longevity in the City and contributions to the...
Towpath Trail High School Barberton Campus Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Judge recently attended the Open House and ribbon cutting ceremony at Towpath Trail High School Barberton Campus. Towpath Trail is a unique high school serving students ages 15-21 who have been failed by traditional schools. The goal of Towpath Trail is to help...
Barberton Infrastructure Improvement Project Underway
The infrastructure improvement project is currently taking place at the First Street parking lot. The project involves the addition of stormwater features, including new drainage pipe and a catch basin. Four parking lot lights will be added as well.
Business Spotlight: Durbin Magic Freeze
Durbin Magic Freeze, located at 1286 Wooster Rd. W, has been a Barberton staple since Jack and June Durbin opened its doors back in 1953! Now their son, Dan Durbin, runs the family-owned business with the same hope of keeping the Durbin tradition alive for many more...
Mosquito Spray Schedule for Barberton
The Mosquito Abatement District (MAD) will begin conducting night sprays in Barberton on Thursday, June 8, 2023 starting at 8:30 p.m. Barberton Spray Schedule: June 8 – June 22 July 6 – July 20 August 3 – August 17 – August 31 September 14 – September 28 As with any...
Barberton History: O. C. Barber Mansion
Check out these gorgeous photos of the O.C. Barber Mansion! Once considered the finest mansion between New York and Chicago, this beautiful build is an awesome part of Barberton's history. Thanks, Barberton Historical Society, for these photos! Do you have more Magic...
Emergency Reserve Fund Increased by 786% Since 2010
We are proud to announce that our work to build up the Emergency Reserve Fund has been a success over the past 12 years. In 2010, the Fund was less than $300 – today, it holds nearly $2 million! That's an increase of more than 786%! This Fund holds reserves for...
Relay for Life: Night of Hope at Barberton’s Lake Anna
Who is planning to join us for a Night of Hope? Relay for Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society Saturday, is coming up on Saturday, May 20th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. We hope to see you there as we help celebrate, remember, and...