‘BIS BALD’: See you soon! — Student from Germany already plans return to Dalton
PHOTOS BY AMBER DOTY PHOTOGRAPHY Emmi Voellmecke, 17, had quite a school year as an exchange student from Germany. She played for Dalton High School’s softball team before her scheduled return to her hometown. The team is in the final four and competes in the state championship this week. If “auf Wiedersehen” translates to…
Read MoreWOULD YOU MAKE CHANGES TO THE US30/SR94 INTERSECTION?
As Dalton welcomes a new manufacturing business, ProVia, a traffic impact study shows increased traffic volume along state Route 94 once ProVia is operational. Nothing is in the works, but discussion has arisen about what the community may like to see at SR 94/US 30 to avoid possible delays from increased traffic. Intersection operations cannot be…
Read MoreUPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR VILLAGE OF DALTON:
VILLAGE OF DALTON PUBLIC MEETINGS: Dalton’s monthly Board of Public Affairs meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15 at Village Hall. Finance committee meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. Council has its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15. COMMUNITY NEWS TO NOTE: Hydrant flushing will occur Aug. 4-13.
Read MoreRyan Allen Thompson, 46
Ryan Allen Thompson, 46 years old, died suddenly from a heart attack on July 7, 2025. Ryan’s family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his passing. Ryan was born in Wooster, Ohio on August 20, 1978. He grew up in the Apple Creek area with his sister, Julie Pittman and his brother, Todd…
Read MoreAmy Anne (Gerber) Burger, 71
Amy Anne (Gerber) Burger, age 71, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Gaymont Nursing Center. She was born April 26, 1954, in Massillon, OH to the late Marjorie (Sprunger) and Kenneth Gerber of Kidron, OH. She was a graduate of Dalton High School and The Ohio State University. She married her high…
Read MoreGeorgette Greegor, 63
Georgette Greegor, 63, of Dalton, passed away on July 1, 2025. She was born on January 23, 1962, to Charles and Dorma (Justice) Crites. Georgette, or ” Mrs. G “ to her loving students, was a Paraprofessional at Dalton Local Schools. She was a member of the Massillon Ladies Pool League for 35 years. Georgette…
Read MoreVillage of Dalton budget hearing
The Village of Dalton holds its budget hearing noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 in Village Hall in the lower level. Department heads will be able to answer questions.
Read MoreLouis O. Cober, 90
Orrville – Louis O. Cober, age 90, of Orrville, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after a period of declining health. Friends may call on August 2, 2025, at Amherst Community Brethren in Christ Church , 8650 Beatty St NW, Massillon, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Celebration of…
Read MoreLydia Leora (Lavinder) “Lee” Gougler, 78
ORRVILLE – Lydia Leora (Lavinder) “Lee” Gougler, age 78, of Orrville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Akron City Hospital, following a long period of declining health. Lee was born on June 4, 1947, in Glen Jean, West Virginia, to George Lavinder and Donna (Buckley) Thompson and was the eldest of 10 children.…
Read MoreVernon Jay Wengerd, 54
Vernon Jay Wengerd, 54, of Kidron, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, June 28, 2025 following a period of declining health. He was born in Millersburg on July 24, 1970 to Eli J.C. and Lillian (Miller) Wengerd. Vernon previously drove semi and started his own pallet business. He enjoyed playing guitar, writing his…
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