Herald Nation

Herald Nation The social media page for Barberton, Norton and the surrounding area. Davis established the Barberton News in the basement of the National Hotel.

Since the early days of Barberton, residents have relied on local newspapers to keep up with community news. Shortly after Barberton’s founding in 1891, the town’s first weekly paper, the Banner and Bulletin, appeared at Saturday newsstands. Though short-lived, lasting just a year, it helped spread the nickname “Magic City.”

In 1892, local teacher John R. Strongly Democratic in tone, the paper re

flected Davis’s politics. He was later elected mayor, overseeing Barberton’s incorporation and the arrival of streetcars. The News came to an end in 1929 after Davis’s death. To balance political voices, attorney Edward Huene launched the Republican-leaning Barberton Leader in 1894. Under the later ownership of Eugene Rowe, a former Akron Beacon Journal editor, the Leader served the city until 1922. Other short-run papers followed, including the Barberton Telegram, Barberton Socialist, Barberton Times, and the Barberton Post, which published through 1960. The most enduring of Barberton’s newspapers was the Barberton Herald, founded in 1921 in Kenmore and moved to Barberton in 1923. It absorbed both the News and the Leader, becoming the city’s dominant local paper. Over nearly a century, the Herald chronicled Barberton life, from neighborhood events to civic debates. By the 2000s, it was selling more than 8,000 copies a week and had expanded to online subscribers. But after nearly 100 years, the Barberton Herald closed its doors on December 31, 2022. Its legacy now lives on in a volunteer-run community page known as Herald Social, listed publicly as Herald Nation, which carries forward the tradition of local storytelling in Barberton.

💜 We know some posts can feel heavy. If our updates ever cause you stress, please feel free to unfollow our page. Our goal is to keep the community informed with the news you deserve. For those interested in history, the Barberton Public Library maintains thousands of local newspapers on microfilm, including issues of the News, Leader, Post, and Herald.

09/11/2026

With broken hearts, we are asking for support for the Pruszynski family following the… Hope Larrabee needs your support for Supporting the Pruszynski Family

09/10/2026

The Barberton High School Musical Magics Marching Band will be performing on Fox 8's Kickin' It with Kenny at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 11, beginning at 5:55 am!! Spread the word and TUNE IN!

09/10/2026
09/10/2026

BARBERTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
HISTORY, FINANCES AND THE CURRENT BOARD

The Barberton Community Foundation was established in 1996 following the sale of Barberton Citizens Hospital. Approximately $86 million in funds and securities from the transaction became the basis of a permanent community endowment.
One of the Foundation's early major expenditures involved the Barberton High School. The Foundation committed $32 million.

WHERE DOES THE FOUNDATION STAND TODAY?
According to the Barberton Community Foundation's 2025 Annual Report, released in 2026, the organization reported approximately $107 million in net assets.
The Foundation reports that since its establishment, it has awarded more than 8,500 grants and scholarships totaling more than $109 million.

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
According to the Foundation's current website, the board consists of:
• Moriah Cheatham-Williams — Chair
• Hugh McMichael — Vice Chair
• Renea Macko — Treasurer
• Deb Shreiner — Secretary
• Mike Andric
• Bradley Angeloff
• Mayor Shorter Griffin
• Ann Hutchison
• Brittany Kinstler
• Theresa Osborne
• Superintendent Jason Ondrus
• Susan Wynn

Mayor Shorter Griffin and Barberton City Schools Superintendent Jason Ondrus serve in ex-officio capacities, according to the Foundation.
The Foundation's executive director is Josh Gordon, who has held the position since January 2024.

BOARD MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
According to the Foundation, its Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of every other month, and meetings are open to the public.

The next meeting is:
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Barberton Community Foundation
460 W. Paige Ave., Barberton
Another meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Residents wishing to address the board are asked to contact the Foundation at least 24 hours before the meeting.

• The Barberton Community Foundation began with approximately $86 million following the hospital sale in 1996 and reported approximately $107 million in net assets for 2025.
• These figures are based on information published by the Barberton Community Foundation, including its 2025 Annual Report and current 2026 board information.

09/09/2026
09/09/2026

⛈️ Showers and thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some storms could be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and heavy rain being the primary threats. An isolated tornado is possible.

Here is YOUR Barberton Council at work. We unfortunately cannot explain the video. The video is a nice mix of white noi...
09/09/2026

Here is YOUR Barberton Council at work. We unfortunately cannot explain the video. The video is a nice mix of white noise and a bedtime lullaby.

Please visit http://cityofbarberton.com/163/City-Council for the ag...

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