Barberton History: Wyres Drug Store

Check out this shot of Wyres Drug Store in Barberton dating back to around 1948! Lots of delicious snacks and sodas were enjoyed here. What memories do you have of Wyres?

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Submit Your 2025 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 13, 2025. The criteria for receiving a star consists of professional achievement, longevity in the City and contributions to...

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...