Aunt Luci’s mission in Haiti – Local donations support Friends for Haitian Relief
Children enjoy lunch at the school in Haiti thanks to generous donations from local residents through Friends for Haitian Relief. A fundraiser is 5-7 p.m. Aug. 31 at Grace Church Wooster. Linda Geiser took this photo of the poverty-stricken village during one of her visits. PHOTOS PROVIDED Friends for Haitian Relief board members: Pam Taylor,…
Read MoreFun, family, food and more featured at Kidron events
PHOTO FROM WWW.KIDRONCOUNCIL.COM Kidron Fun Night is scheduled for July 23 at Kidron Park. PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Buildings will be open and historical equipment on display – and working – at Sonnenberg Village during the annual Homecoming. KIDRON Over the next four weeks, Kidron will be hopping. Three big events in particular,…
Read MoreBEHIND THE WHEEL All sizes of vehicles for all ages to explore at Touch a Truck in Kidron
PHOTOS PROVIDED Last year, for the first Touch a Truck event at Kidron Mennonite Church, more than 700 people stopped by including children and families who were able to get up close and personal with trucks and equipment. KIDRON We pass by them on roads, in town, on farms, on construction sites, and see them…
Read MoreFLY LIKE AN EAGLE: Dalton alum key player for Ashland U’s STUNT team
PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLAND UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS There are players, teams, quarters, levels and even coin tosses – but after that, STUNT is a sport and game all its own. Highly competitive with some athletic components from cheerleading and a focus on stunting and tumbling, the rapidly growing sport continues to gain traction. Meanwhile, the players…
Read MoreChristmas spirit alive in Kidron: Sonnenberg Village hosts walk, hymn sing, concert
ARCHIVE PHOTO Central Christian School is partnering with Kidron Community Historical Society to present “A Christmas Walk: A Live Nativity Adventure” Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10 at Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Road, Apple Creek. Visit www.ccscomets.org for tickets or tickets may be purchased at the village. KIDRON The Christmas story will come to…
Read MoreLincWay up and running
PHOTOS PROVIDED THANKS TO LINCWAY DALTON Friendships, family bonding and a greater sense of community are all being fostered and promoted throughout several businesses all under one roof just off of the Lincoln Way highway. Work continues on the 30,000-square-foot Wayne County Children’s S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) Playlab, the anchor of the multi-use…
Read MoreSAY CHEESE Celebrating 65 years of cheese, love, and people
Rita Shisler recently retired after being at the helm of Shisler’s Cheese House for 65 years. Shisler’s Cheese House, U.S. 30 and Kidron Road, celebrates its 65th anniversary with an event Aug. 5 with in-store discounts and a food truck. Dennis Shisler, president and CEO, and Enten Guster, a Shisler’s Cheese House employee. DGKN PHOTOS…
Read MoreBooster club hosts annual memorial alumni softball game July 31
ARCHIVE PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton High softball team alumni participate in last year’s memorial softball game and field dedication. DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTOS DALTON It was the perfect midsummer evening for a historic community event. Last year, thanks to a generous business owner, along with others who donated time, funds and labor, Dalton’s softball…
Read MoreKidron rolls out good, old-fashioned summertime fun
PHOTO PROVIDED DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTOS KIDRON The fun returns to Kidron Community Park this month. Last year, organizers weren’t expecting the record 600 or so people who visited the park for the annual Kidron Fun Night. This year, thanks to a small army of community volunteers – they’re ready. All the traditional games and activities…
Read MoreDawg Days 3-on-3 tournament grows
PHOTOS FROM DAWG DAYS BASKETBALL dawgdaysbasketball.com For the 18th year, Dawg Days 3-on-3 summer basketball tournament returns July 16. The action begins at 9 a.m. at Village Green Park in Dalton. For more information and to register, visit dawgdaysbasketball.com. DALTON It’s a reunion of sorts. It’s one of the largest growing events in Dalton. It promotes…
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