Latest E-Edition Local News Fire, smoke damage downtown Dalton businesses, residences May 16, 2026 Party platters enhance any occasion May 12, 2026 DEMS students prepare for annual plant sale May 12, 2026 Voters approve fire levies for both Baughman, Sugar Creek townships May 12, 2026 KidsPlay space opens at LincWay May 12, 2026 Local Sports Dalton, Orrville, Waynedale swimmers stand out at state May 10, 2026 TEAM OF THEIR OWN: Girls soccer club taking steps to be varsity sport September 18, 2025 Memorial game canceled; fireworks to be rescheduled August 6, 2025 Obituaries “Robert E. “Bob” Duemmel, 94 June 2, 2026 Louise “Nuna” Medve, 96 June 1, 2026 Evelyn Brenneman, 91 May 29, 2026 Recent Photos 2025 Orrville Fourth of July parade (Photos by Anna McCune | For The DGKN) Jim's Transmission 2025 Cruise In and Jeep Show (Photos by Daryl Redekopp for The DGKN) 2025 Ohio MCC Comforter Bash (Photos by Jennifer Steiner 2022 Wayne County Fair photos (Reader submitted) Take Our Poll Should cell phones be banned from public schools? Cell phones are a distraction to learning and should be banned from schools. Students should have the right to carry their cell phones but disciplinary action should apply to students caught using their phones during class. Students should be allowed to carry their cell phones in case of an emergency. Each individual teacher should determine the cell phone rules for their classroom. View Results Loading ... Video Of The Week 05/29/23 Memorial Day Fire CLICK HERE FOR MORE VIDEOS National Headlines