Daniel Ross “Danny” Edwards, 90
Orrville — Daniel Ross “Danny” Edwards, age 90, of Orrville, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, following a period of declining health. Danny was born on September 26, 1935 in Barberton, OH to the late Clarence and Grace Edwards. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1953 and married Martha Edwards in 1957. Danny attended…
Read MoreAnna Evelyn Gehman, 98
Anna Evelyn Gehman, of Kidron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2026 at the age of 98. Anna was born at home on the family farm in Wayne County, Ohio on December 24, 1927 to the late Joseph and Sarah (Graber) Richard. She graduated from Smithville High School in 1945…
Read MoreNew farm market growing in Kidron – Homemade and handmade items for sale each Saturday
Hannah and Joe Heatwole sell Better Life Coffee at the new Kidron Farm Market. Andrew Wolf and daughters, Amelia, 11, and Richaela, 9, took care of Thane and Katie Wolf’s table for the Lil Yellow Farmstand at the Kidron Farm Market at the end of May. PHOTOS BY ANNA McCUNE KIDRON Residents who launched a…
Read MorePeggy A. Baringer, 79
KIDRON — Peggy A. Baringer, age 79, of Seville, formerly of Kidron, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster, following a period of declining health. Peggy was born on July 3, 1946, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Lester and Helen (Beery) Ault. She graduated from Smithville…
Read MoreBarbara Cline, 75
Orrville — Barbara Cline, 75, of Orrville, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Village in Rittman, following a period of declining health. Barbara was born on May 17, 1951, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Herldy Jr. and Betty (Riggs) Cline. She graduated from Orrville High School and later earned…
Read MoreWHERE ARE THEY NOW? Dalton alum publishes book
Kayla VanKirk, 2021 Dalton High graduate, began the young adult science fiction mystery, “Grasping at Embers,” in middle school. She has worked on it consistently since then and took the plunge and self-published it. The book can be purchased on Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. Those who are interested in updates and more information…
Read MoreRoy J. Mellott Sr., 88
Roy Mellott Sr. DALTON – Roy J. Mellott Sr., age 88, passed away on June 19, 2026. He was born on April 19, 1938 in Round Bottom, OH in Monroe County and was one of seven children of the late Dow L. and Mary (Eckelberry) Mellott. Roy had been a long-time resident of the Dalton…
Read MoreYoung Wooster woman aims for connection, community with free event
Kirsten McAllister By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor Kirsten McAllister has noticed that across the country young people seem to be experiencing Jesus powerfully, and she would like to create a space to see what the Lord wants to do here in Wayne County. In general, McAllister, 23, of Wooster, has a passion for young…
Read MoreJudy Kay May (Woods), 78
Orrville — Judy Kay May (Woods), age 78, of Orrville, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after a period of declining health. Judy was born February 9, 1949, in Hugheston, West Virginia to the late Irene and Lawerence Woods. She graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1967.…
Read MoreDREAM HOME: Habitat for Humanity makes dream home possible for Orrville couple
PHOTO BY AARON COCHRELL | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Astoria and Cardell Fields are presented keys March 24 during a house dedication for their dream home in Orrville thanks to Habitat for Humanity. PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Astoria Fields becomes emotional during a key ceremony March 24 in Orrville. Friends, family members, Habitat for…
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