A stitch in time: Dalton reupholsterer retiring after 30 years
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN John Cumpston, who has owned the reupholstery shop, Miracles Happen, the past 30 years in downtown Dalton will be retiring and closing shop this fall. DALTON To the left of John Cumpston as he works on an industrial sewing machine while a Christian movie plays quietly in the…
Read MoreNew signage set for Wenger
DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTO Crews will install signs at the Wenger Road crossover in the next couple of weeks to help guide motorists since the median was removed last year. DALTON Over the next couple of weeks, Ohio Department of Transportation crews will be erecting signs at Wenger Road, in an effort to help motorists safely…
Read MoreNew park planned at P. Graham Dunn
An artist’s rendering of the park planned for the P. Graham Dunn property shows a bridge over a brook, ponds, walking path, trees and more. ARTWORK PROVIDED DALTON Aligning with the inspiring and hopeful atmosphere P. Graham Dunn aims to create, a new park that the founder is proposing on the property of the manufacturing…
Read MoreNo beef about it: 3-D Meats has new owners
PHOTO PROVIDED The Rohr family purchased 3-D Meats last month. Logan Rohr, left, and his brother, Luke Rohr, are learning the ropes from the previous owners, Leon and Jan Hilty. DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTO In 2017, Jan and Leon Hilty were completing last-minute touches to their new retail store at 3-D Meats. The Hiltys plan to…
Read MoreDutch Kitchen changes hands
DRONE FOOTAGE OF DUTCH KITCHEN BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN PHOTOS PROVIDED Part-owner Dennis Horst signs documents at the beginning of this month to turn over the popular restaurant to LincWay. He will continue to manage the restaurant. At right, from left, Dallas Steiner, Rhoda Steiner, Delight Howells, Dennis Horst, Sherry Horst, and Larry Kannal.…
Read MoreTouring cyclists get shady spot to rest
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Lois and Larry Ramer have created a shady spot at Henry and Wenger at the edge of their yard for touring cyclists. Larry Ramer is a cyclist himself and understands the need to take a break during a bike tour. PHOTO PROVIDED The Ramers also invite bicyclists from out…
Read MoreAnnual Fun Night returns to Kidron
DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTOS The annual Kidron Fun Night returns July 27 at Kidron Community Park and resumes traditional children’s games, train rides and candy drop. KIDRON One of the biggest events in the community put on by Kidron Community Council returns at the end of this month and is expected to be as fun…
Read MoreMemorial fundraiser benefits Dalton High football program
Memorial Fundraiser WHAT: Jean Hofstetter Memorial Fundraiser – Bake sale, raffle, catalog and cash & carry from Color Street, Tupperware and Thirty-one WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 24 WHERE: Dalton High School cafeteria, 177 N Mill St., Dalton WHY: All proceeds benefit DHS football warmups. DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTO Larry Hofstetter and Theresa Jarrett have…
Read MoreHISTORY MYSTERY: Woman seeks gravestones for late relatives long unmarked
Erma V. Musser is second from the right on the bottom row seated next to her parents, Jacob and Mary Horst, and surrounded by her nine siblings. PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN The gravestones of William Horst and Warren Gentry Musser are seen on the left as soon as one enters Dalton…
Read MoreWedding bells: Former classmates mark 63rd ‘mock’ wedding anniversary
PHOTOS BY RANDY FATH Jim Wertz and Elaine Griffin saw each other for the first time since high school graduation during their 51st class reunion. The Class of 1970 met at Dutch Kitchen after their reunion was cancelled last year during the global pandemic. PHOTOS PROVIDED Elaine Griffin still has photos, the invitation, vows and…
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