Check out these awesome photos of the Diamond Match Company. Founded by O.C. Barber, he decided to relocate his match factory from Akron to Barberton in 1894. This started a boom period of growth and development in the fledgling community, resulting in the town’s nickname of the “Magic City.” Thanks to Barberton Historical Society for this cool piece of Barberton history! Do you have more Magic City history for us to share? Message us on Facebook!
Barberton Fire Department Hosted HOT Training for Four Cities Compact Students
The Barberton Fire Department hosted students from the Four Cities Compact Firefighting Program this past Saturday, March 21, at Station 2 for HOT training (hands on training). Students were able to participate in a search class, downed firefighter rescue, water...