Barberton, Ohio, is starting the new year with a bang, setting the stage for a dual celebration that brings together local pride and national history. As the United States gears up for its 250th anniversary, Barberton is also marking a significant milestone with its 135th year as a community. The City of Barberton announced a year-long celebration, signaling an intersection of past, present, and future.
Helping to launch the festivities with a show of patriotism, Rick and Lisa Devenport of Ricks Crane Service LLC have made a contribution visible from the side of the Municipal Building. Waving proudly on one of their cranes is a sizable 20′ x 30′ American flag, saluting the spirit of both America and Barberton, as reported in a recent social media post by the city…