LincWay up and running
PHOTOS PROVIDED THANKS TO LINCWAY DALTON Friendships, family bonding and a greater sense of community are all being fostered and promoted throughout several businesses all under one roof just off of the Lincoln Way highway. Work continues on the 30,000-square-foot Wayne County Children’s S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) Playlab, the anchor of the multi-use…
Read MoreSAY CHEESE Celebrating 65 years of cheese, love, and people
Rita Shisler recently retired after being at the helm of Shisler’s Cheese House for 65 years. Shisler’s Cheese House, U.S. 30 and Kidron Road, celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event Aug. 5 with in-store discounts and a food truck. Dennis Shisler, president and CEO, and Enten Guster, a Shisler’s Cheese House employee. DGKN PHOTOS…
Read MoreBooster club hosts annual memorial alumni softball game July 31
ARCHIVE PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton High softball team alumni participate in last year’s memorial softball game and field dedication. DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTOS DALTON It was the perfect midsummer evening for a historic community event. Last year, thanks to a generous business owner, along with others who donated time, funds and labor, Dalton’s softball…
Read MoreKidron rolls out good, old-fashioned summertime fun
PHOTO PROVIDED DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTOS KIDRON The fun returns to Kidron Community Park this month. Last year, organizers weren’t expecting the record 600 or so people who visited the park for the annual Kidron Fun Night. This year, thanks to a small army of community volunteers – they’re ready. All the traditional games and activities…
Read MoreDawg Days 3-on-3 tournament grows
PHOTOS FROM DAWG DAYS BASKETBALL dawgdaysbasketball.com For the 18th year, Dawg Days 3-on-3 summer basketball tournament returns July 16. The action begins at 9 a.m. at Village Green Park in Dalton. For more information and to register, visit dawgdaysbasketball.com. DALTON It’s a reunion of sorts. It’s one of the largest growing events in Dalton. It promotes…
Read MoreTrevor Hostetler remembered for hard work, big heart
PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRENDA HOSTETLER Trevor Hostetler with his daughter, Megan; wife, Brenda; and son, Ben. DALTON If those who packed the house at Trevor Hostetler’s memorial service were asked to raise a hand if the Dalton resident had ever helped them with something, “Every hand would have been raised,” longtime friend Lisa Elett…
Read MoreFire destroys Marshallville garage June 4
Fire destroyed a resident’s detached garage just south of Marshallville June 4. East Wayne Fire District responded with help from three other fire departments. MARSHALLVILLE Fire destroyed a resident’s detached garage June 4 along state Route 94 south of Marshallville. Six trucks from East Wayne Fire District with 11 personnel responded to the call, which…
Read MoreSaxer to resign as Dalton superintendent; Beatty to serve as interim
DGKN archive photo DALTON A familiar face in the board offices, in the hallways, in the classrooms, at games, concerts and other school and community functions, Dalton Local Schools Superintendent Jim Saxer will be resigning from the top spot at Dalton Local Schools this summer. Saxer, who was originally hired in 2015 as superintendent, has…
Read More4H-ers spruce up, give back
Dalton-Kidron Big 4 4-H member Rowan Myers, 9, and his mom, Nicole Myers, join dozens of other 4-H members and family members to spruce up around the Dalton Community Historical Society property. Elena and Marita Strasbaugh, along with their sister, Aubrey, are fifth generation 4-Hers. Their grandparents, Laurel and Larry Strasbaugh, lead the organization and…
Read MoreMeet a Maker May 19 at The University of Akron Wayne College
Need to know WHAT: Maker Faire When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 Where: The University of Akron Wayne College, 1901 Smucker Road. Cost: Free admission More info: Follow Maker Faire Wayne County on all social media platforms to stay up-to-date on upcoming events. PHOTO PROVIDED BY WAYNE COUNTY STEAM PLAYLAB For the…
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