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Roger Eugene Baker, 84

Orrville – Roger Eugene Baker, age 84, of Orrville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 24, 2025, while tending to his garden. Roger was born on January 4, 1941, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late James Ellis and Esther (Poholski) Baker. He graduated from Rittman High School in 1959 and married Judy Marlene Turner on…

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Johnny Appleseed Fest provides fun, connection, tradition

PHOTOS PROVIDED The 2025 Johnny Appleseed Festival is 4-10 p.m. Friday, July 25 and 2-10 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Live music, food, contests, games and more are planned for the summer celebration that’s been going on for more than 50 years in Apple Creek.   By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor APPLE CREEK  A popular…

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Georgia Jean (Howell) Dale, 96

Georgia Jean (Howell) Dale passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, just five days shy of her 97th birthday. Born July 20, 1928 in Massillon, Ohio, Georgia lived a long and love-filled life centered around family, faith, service, and simple joys. Georgia devoted much of her professional life to caring for others as a nurse at…

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Wayne Commissioners explore property tax inside millage elimination

DGKN staff report WOOSTER  Wayne County Commissioners are exploring a proposal to eliminate the county’s inside millage—the automatic property tax levy under Ohio’s constitutional 10‑mill cap—and offset that revenue reduction with a 0.45% increase in county sales and use tax, according to a Wayne County government news release. “We have been listening to Ohio Legislatures’…

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John Willour Buchwalter, 90

John Willour Buchwalter December 19, 1934 – July 14, 2025 John Willour Buchwalter, 90, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 19, 1934, to Carl Buchwalter and Audrey Willour Buchwalter, John lived a long, fascinating, and purpose-filled life marked by his humor,…

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Louis Owen Cober, 90

Louis Owen Cober, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in his home at OrrVilla Retirement Community. Born on October 16, 1934, in Upland, CA, Louis was the only child of the late Albert and Geneva (Zook) Cober. While studying at Messiah Academy he met Ruth Musser from Mount Joy, PA, and they married…

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Theresa Ann Troyer, 44

Orrville – Theresa Ann Troyer, age 44, of Orrville, formerly of Norfolk, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Aultman Orrville Hospital following a sudden illness. Born on December 27, 1980, in San Diego, California, Theresa was the beloved daughter of Douglas R. and Nancy L. (Mussetter) McManes. She grew up in…

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BUSINESS NEWS: Ken Ganley acquires Dalton dealership

PHOTO FROM PERFORMANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES WEBSITE From left, John Sarchione, Mark Shackelford Jr., Ken Ganley, Mark Sr. Shackelford Sr., Joe Sarchione. Ken Ganley Automotive Group acquired Sarchione Auto Group, which includes the Dalton dealership. John and Joe Sarchione will continue to operate the six dealerships under Ken Ganley Automotive Group.   DGKN staff report DALTON …

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