Local resident faces criticism for keeping beehives in Barberton.

Tom Walters, a Barberton resident, is facing backlash from neighbors regarding his three beehives, which have become a source of contention. The Hursts, his neighbors, claim Walters is retaliating against them for voicing concerns about the hives. In response, Barberton City Council is contemplating updates to its beekeeping regulations, which are currently outdated. Walters began beekeeping in retirement after researching the hobby, but disputes with the Hursts have escalated tensions. The Hursts chose not to comment to the media but addressed their grievances at a recent council meeting.