This story originally appeared in the Jan. 8, 2026 edition of The Barberton Gazette & Norton News
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Danyell Allen, administrator and owner of Crowned Crayons Academy (center holding scissors), public officials, staff, supporters and others celebrated the licensed child care center’s first year anniversary with a ribbon cutting Dec. 19 at 62 Observatory Drive.
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From left, Justin Guyton and Muddy Monroe, owners of Rubber City Bargains, cut the ribbon with help from Main Street Barberton’s Melanie Black Amato Dec. 23 at 145 Second St. NW. in Barberton. The opening was accompanied by a live performance from DaLomonze Warren.
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