Young yo-yoer shoots the moon
PHOTOS PROVIDED Dalton freshman Gabriel Roxberry placed third at East Coast Masters Yo-Yo Championship March 14 in Pittsburgh. By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor With upbeat music in the background, a big smile on his face, and “oohs” and “aahs” encouraging him from the crowd, Rei Iwakura, world yo-yo champ many times over, can…
Read MorePAWS TO READ: Family literacy event draws readers of all ages
PHOTOS BY KATIE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Wyatt Tata, Dalton second grader, reads to therapy dog, Valorie, during the annual Family Literacy Night. Dalton kindergartner Cora Jackson shows an astronaut helmet she made during the annual Family Literacy Night March 5 at Dalton Elementary School. Kindergartner Remington Schoby at Dalton’s annual Family Literacy Night which had the…
Read MoreParty platters enhance any occasion
Michelle Shoup, a Dalton graduate and longtime deli tray technician, has taken her talent of assembling unique customized party platters to the next level and has founded Goudy Park Platters. DALTON She doesn’t use a paint brush – or wave a magic wand for that matter. She doesn’t even use a ruler. Although it sure…
Read MoreFuture of fire/EMS in Baughman Twp. depends on levy
Baughman Township fire coverage map from www.baughmantownship.com. BAUGHMAN TWP. For the second time, voters in the unincorporated areas of the township will see a fire and EMS levy on the ballot. In November, a proposed tax levy for 1.75 mills for the Unincorporated Baughman Township Fire District failed – 329 voted for the levy and…
Read More‘GET SMART’ Dalton Drama Dawgs get funny in smart play
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN DALTON Twenty-seven brave students auditioned for Dalton High School’s fall production this year. It’s not unusual for those who sign up to have no idea what they’re in for. Typically the director doesn’t know what the play will be either. Never fear. It’s all part of the process. Students…
Read MoreSecond annual Bulldog Dash draws hundreds
Becky Nussbaum, of Lakeville (18:02.90) was the overall winner of the Dalton Fire Bulldog Dash Nov. 2 in Dalton. PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Kevin Lehman, of Apple Creek (18:39.24), was the top overall winner in the men’s division. Dalton fifth graders Mackenzie Raber, Elliana Combs and Audrey Soehnlen participated in the Bulldog…
Read MoreLocal schools make, exceed grade
Area superintendents provided reflections on the state report cards that were recently released by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce for their school districts and shared insights into what can be celebrated and where a focus continues for improvement. School districts across the state were graded on six components this year: Achievement, Progress, Gap…
Read MoreELECTION 2025 Voters had new faces to consider for Dalton council, other local races
DGKN staff report This year’s general election Nov. 4 didn’t have much competition in local races. Some races such as Marshallville and Mt. Eaton village councils had no candidates file at all. Four candidates – most of them fairly new to politics except for incumbent Marty Boggs – ran for four seats on Dalton Village…
Read MoreTEAM OF THEIR OWN: Girls soccer club taking steps to be varsity sport
PHOTO BY JENNIFER DOWNS DALTON There’s strength in numbers. There’s also strength in patience and gentle persistence. It helps when you have a passion for something, an open-minded audience and willing supporters. Back in middle school, Hannah Austin had a passion for soccer and she was hoping she could continue the sport in high school.…
Read MoreMarshallville safety building may replace former store
PHOTOS BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN A former store was torn down in Marshallville. The store and building and the family who ran it have a rich history but the building has sat derelict for awhile. Plans may include to build a safety building to house police and fire operations and provide some public parking.…
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