Wayne County Health Department pop-up food pantry
DGKN staff report WOOSTER The Wayne County Health Department in collaboration with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will be hosting its next monthly pop-up food pantry on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the department’s offices at 244 W South Street in Wooster. This pantry will be drive-thru…
Read MoreNancy C. Blacksten, age 81
DALTON – Nancy C. Blacksten, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2026. Born on January 19, 1945 in Dalton, OH to the late Duane and Mabel (Boughman) Frantz, she was a life resident of the Dalton area. Retiring from Flex Technologies, Nancy was a devoted mother who spent countless hours with her children…
Read MoreMichael B. Crilow, 48
Michael B. Crilow, 48, of Orrville, passed away on January 25, 2026 with his family by his side after a courageous 9 month battle with cancer. He was born in Millersburg on January 7, 1978 to Roger and Bonnie (Reidenbach) Crilow. In addition to his parents, he is survived by siblings, Troy (Christine) Crilow of…
Read MoreDifferent hands, same vision: New owners of former Dutch Kitchen property open to ideas
The former Dutch Kitchen restaurant, banquet cottage and event center on more than 4 acres of land were sold at auction and the new owners are talking to people, considering options and looking for ideas as they move forward. Anna Snavely and her husband built the farmhouse on the former Dutch Kitchen property. A photo…
Read MoreDebra Ann Hostetler, 64
Debra Ann Hostetler, 64, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in the arms of her husband Gabe. Debbie had recently entered hospice care after a nearly 15-year-long battle with ovarian cancer. Debbie was born on January 11, 1962, to John and Iva (Kauffman) Geiser in Ionia, Michigan. When she was just a toddler, Debbie…
Read MoreRonald Davidoff, 94
Ronald Davidoff, age 94, passed away peacefully at home during his sleep on January 18, 2026. He married the love of his life, Rita Contrael, on August 12, 1956, and together they shared 65 years of devotion and family life. Ronald was born on October 24, 1931, in Berzniki, Poland to the late Nikita “Nick”…
Read MoreKevin James “Shep” Yoder, 60
Orrville – Kevin James “Shep” Yoder, age 60, of Orrville, formerly of Dalton, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was born on September 14, 1965, in Wooster, Ohio, to the late Daniel and Edra (Clark) Yoder. He attended Dalton High School and the…
Read MoreApple Creek PD takes extra steps to connect with community
PHOTO COURTESY OF APPLE CREEK PD Apple Creek PD Ptl. Woods helps to take groceries to local families at Thanksgiving. PHOTOS COURTESY OF APPLE CREEK PD The Apple Creek Police Department works to make sure residents are safe and also is active in the community to make sure basic needs are met such as food…
Read MoreEWFD lawsuit settled – Dalton, Marshallville agree to terms on fire district dissolution
DGKN staff report After about two years, a case involving East Wayne Fire District has been settled. Dalton and Marshallville village councils and their lawyers met last month at a joint council meeting and came to an agreement during executive session. A news release issued from the village of Dalton states that “following thoughtful mediation…
Read MoreJohn E. Sprunger, 88
John E. Sprunger, 88, of Kidron, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born in Massillon on June 5, 1937 to the late Cy and Helen (Stockham) Sprunger and on March 23, 1958, he married Janet Boss, and she survives. John’s life impacted others as he consistently placed the interests and needs of…
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