Village approves plans for Woodridge allotment
DGKN staff report DALTON Village Council approved at last week’s council meeting plans for the proposed Woodridge allotment, which will create 36 residential lots in the village. The village’s Planning Commission approved conditionally the plans earlier in the evening based upon some contingencies identified by the village’s engineering firm, and village council did the same.…
Read MoreLehman’s under new ownership, Miller family vows to keep traditions alive
KIDRON The biggest question Glenda Lehman Ervin said she has heard since last week’s announcement about HRM Enterprises Inc. purchasing Lehman’s in Kidron is: “What will change?” “And the answer is ‘not much,” said Lehman Ervin, the vice president of marketing for the iconic business on the square in Kidron. The Miller Family, owners of…
Read MoreHS WRESTLING: Dawgs get a grip
PHOTOS BY GRACE GREER Dalton junior Tate Geiser was one of seven wrestlers who went 2-0 Saturday at a home match against Orrville and Shelby. Dalton senior Eric Miller and his parents were honored this past weekend during Senior/Parents Night. Miller is the only senior on Dalton’s wrestling team this season. DALTON Bulldogs wrestlers won against…
Read MoreCOLUMN: In with the new and some of the old in 2021
Happy 2020! Again. To our faithful loyal readers of The Dalton Gazette & Kidron News who noticed a mistake in our Jan. 6 edition, I applaud you. I hope you had a chuckle over the error and I thank you for reading our paper so closely. Actually, it was a pretty good setup for a…
Read MoreYEAR IN REVIEW: 2020 filled with challenges, but also triumphs of spirit and community
COVID-19 is the top news story for 2020. The novel coronavirus reared its ugly head at the beginning of the year and left much destruction in its wake. The pandemic shut down schools and businesses, canceled events, and left people without jobs. Many people were impacted by the virus in some way. Because of…
Read MoreNew year, new look: Village Hall undergoes COVID-19 renovations
Dalton Mayor Dennis Finley talks about renovations to the second floor of the historical Village Hall. He points to names of village and township officials carved in sandstone in 1895. BEFORE AND AFTER: The second floor of Village Hall has been renovated thanks in part to COVID-19 relief funds. Residents will soon be able to…
Read MoreCHEER UP 2021: ‘Hopeful’ is word for next year
Dalton High School seniors Melanie Gerber and Jordyn Miller, at right, lead the varsity cheerleading squad during a basketball game this season. (PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY LMc Photography) PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton senior Sydney Christian back flips at a basketball game this season. DALTON No pep rallies. Masks at the ready. No competitions. The high…
Read MoreA twist on tradition: Record 13th year for ‘virtual’ memorial run
PHOTOS PROVIDED Andy and Barbara Lorson, of Orrville, and their four sons: Joey, Mark, Oliver, and Charlie, won for Best Rich Dalessandro Memorial Theme in this year’s virtual race, and also won many awards for their races this year. Sawyer Riggenbach, 8, of Canal Fulton, who attends Orrville schools is the 2020 Rich Dalessandro Memorial…
Read MoreDALTON WRESTLING: Bulldogs finish 5-0 at Garaway
Dalton’s Austin Ryder against Garaway’s Cory Gerber. (PHOTOS BY MANDY GEISER) Sean Geiser (195) with the pin Saturday. Dalton’s Ty Ramseyer with the pin Saturday at Garaway. DGKN staff report After getting their first week of the season under their belts, Dalton’s wrestling team finished 5-0 on the day at a dual meet tournament at…
Read MorePinecone art blossoms
PHOTOS PROVIDED Lisa Nussbaum and her high school sweetheart, Jason, picked up making pinecone art at just the right time as the craft has kept her busy during the COVID-19 pandemic. DALTON If you see Lisa Nussbaum at the store, library or around town, it’s OK to ask her why she uses a wheelchair. Over…
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