Local man spotted practicing paragliding near downtown
Mark Lehman, 36, of Dalton, practices paragliding by the Dalton Branch library and Dalton Cemetery on a warm windy day last month. PHOTOS BY DREW HUGLAND | DGKN DALTON If you have ever noticed a man with a yellow, blue and red paraglider in the field near the Dalton Branch library and Dalton Cemetery – that’s…
Read MoreDalton BOE considers new student support position
DALTON School board members were asked at last week’s regular monthly board meeting to consider developing a new full-time position at the high school for the purpose of assisting students and focusing on student care support services. Dalton Local Schools Board of Education met remotely March 23 via Google Meet and the public was welcome…
Read MoreRescue crews ready; residents adapt
From left, a typical squad truck. The interior of East Wayne Fire District’s squad truck, which has been equipped to transport patients with novel coronavirus symptoms. The truck will be used by both Kidron Volunteer Fire Department, EWFD and mutual aid departments. EWFD’s Isaac Hull shows how a squad truck at Station 1 has been…
Read MoreTrustees, fire district: It’s over!
East Wayne Fire District and Sugar Creek Township have reached a settlement, marking an end to several years of litigation surrounding a contract dispute. “This has been a longstanding community divide that – when viewed in hindsight – will be remembered as a community overcoming its differences to create a stronger fire and EMS protection now…
Read MoreEmployees win by losing
From left, Bill Shane and Arla Neuenschwander are the weekly weigh-in winners; and Ryan Doty is the overall winner last week for Gerber Lumber’s weight-loss contest. PHOTO PROVIDED KIDRON Almost 100 pounds in only two months. Striving to improve their health, 11 Gerber Lumber employees signed on for a fun weight-loss contest at their workplace inspired by…
Read MoreHow sweet it will be — Maple Syrup Festival postponed, but sweet fundraiser well worth the wait
For the past 23 years, Dave Ross has boiled sap into syrup in his sugar shack in Kidron for Sonnenberg Mennonite Church’s annual Maple Syrup Festival. Seventy-five gallons have been made so far this season. The church sells jars of syrup throughout the year. PHOTOS PROVIDED KIDRON Earlier this winter, Dave Ross wasn’t sure how well the maple…
Read MoreCOPING WITH COVID CRISIS: Pandemic disrupting much of daily life, but no need to panic
PHOTOS PROVIDED Corrie Withrich shares a homemade hand sanitizer recipe, which includes rubbing alcohol and aloe vera gel in travel-sized bottles. Pick out a few of your favorite songs. Now, time the chorus of each of those songs. When you find one with lyrics that you can sing in about 20 seconds, consider making…
Read MoreDHS grad named treasurer for Dalton Local Schools
DALTON A new assistant treasurer begins this week for Dalton Local Schools. Patrick McGinty, a Dalton graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in health administration and business management minor at Muskingum University, was voted on last month unanimously by the school board. The previous treasurer, Sherry Stewart, is retiring but has offered to help with…
Read MoreGirls on the Run growing
PHOTO PROVIDED Members of the local Girls on the Run chapter ran in a 5K in November at the end of the fall season. The Dalton program began in the fall and is hoping to see more girls sign up for the spring season. From left, Luci Fratena, Jennifer Hess, Annabelle Combs, and Anna Doerfler.…
Read MoreSNOW DAWGS: Dalton ski club masters the slopes
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LISA GWIN Dalton fifth-graders Brooklyn Fink, Brianna Fink, Sara Geibel and Evelyn Arnold during the Dalton Ski Club season. Dalton juniors Bennet Gwin, Allison Hirst and Logan Haer. Dalton sixth graders Grady Nussbaum, Ethan Reed and Alex Houmard at Boston Mills. Dalton High School and Middle School students at Boston Mills. Members of…
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