MAKE WAY FOR CAFE Restaurant, patio – and more – coming to Dalton
PHOTOS BY JOHN TYRRELL J. Miller & Son demolished the building last week at 40 W Main St. in downtown Dalton. PHOTOS BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN A building was taken down in downtown Dalton to make room for a patio space. The vacant building next door will be renovated to house a cafe as…
Read MorePolice probe car lot break-in
PHOTO PROVIDED BY DALTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Five individuals broke in to Sarchione Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in Dalton Aug. 23. They damaged five vehicles. Individuals were caught on camera. Police are investigating. DALTON Security has been ramped up since a break-in at a local dealership. Village police are investigating the break-in that occurred at…
Read MoreFANTASTIC 4TH! Sun shines on Orrville parade
PHOTOS BY ANNA McCUNE | For The BGNN ORRVILLE As expected for a parade around the Fourth of July, all different types of candy were thrown and passed out to children and adults who braved the rain and dried out in the sun when it thankfully came out just in time as the annual event…
Read MoreVillage now has a new top cop
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Eric McFarren was approved by council last week to be Dalton’s police chief. DALTON Within just two days, a post on The Dalton Gazette’s Facebook page about Eric McFarren being approved May 28 by Dalton Village Council to fill the village police chief position received more than 450 positive…
Read MoreSummer reading program brings to life books – and colors
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Children enjoy an interactive story time with books read by Jamie Hubler (aka “story time lady). DALTON Children excitedly crowded around Jamie Hubler (aka “story time lady”) on a pleasant Friday morning at Village Green Park. Clouds threatened rain so the group moved all activities to under a shelter…
Read MoreTime cruises by – Jim’s cruise-in, Jeep show one of first of season
PHOTOS BY DARYL REDEKOPP for DGKN The motor of a 1968 blue Ford Mustang on display May 16 at Jim’s Transmission. Jim and Carolyn Fuchs had their first date in the gold 1965 Dodge Coronet that used to belong to Jim’s younger brother, Richard Fuchs, who died in the Vietnam War. Pat Epler, of Massillon,…
Read MoreDalton police chief resigns
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Dalton Police Chief Ryan Pearson takes a selfie with Eric Peters, detective lieutenant with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. DALTON He didn’t want any fanfare as he expected to quietly shift from one police department to another. But when you have worked as a police officer in a village…
Read MoreGeibel to lead Dawgs football – Former Dalton JV coach plans to build from youth up
DALTON A new varsity head football coach has been named for Dalton High School. Dalton Local Board of Education approved at a special meeting last week to hire Reid Geibel and board members and school officials had encouraging words. Previous head coach Ray Leek took a job as head football coach at Wooster High School…
Read MoreDalton boutique opens
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Dalton graduate Angie Reeder-Rogers has opened a boutique featuring contemporary women’s clothing, home decor and more just in time for the holidays in downtown Dalton. Grace & James, 47 W Main St., has a grand opening Dec. 13 and everyone is invited. DALTON With turning her dream of opening…
Read MoreTIP OFF FOR ELLA Dalton girls’ foundation game benefits DMS student, family
PHOTOS BY AMBER DOTY | Amber Doty Photography Dalton and Orrville basketball teams had a foundation game Nov. 14 at Dalton benefitting Dalton Middle school student Ella Thomas who is undergoing cancer treatment. Thomas at center with the pink hat is surrounded by family, cheerleaders, basketball players, and coaches. DALTON A packed parking lot, people…
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