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BUSINESS NEWS: Smucker’s to create 35 new jobs with lab in Orrville
DGKN staff report ORRVILLE A new 29,000-square-foot research and development facility constructed by The J.M. Smucker Co. is expected to create 35 new jobs with an associated payroll of $2 million, according to a news release from JobsOhio, the state’s private economic development corporation. “Ohio is a global innovation leader due in part to companies like The…
Read MoreNew home décor and antique store in Orrville brings country comforts
PHOTOS BY DGKN Near the beginning of this year, Alisha Musser opened Farmhouse Finds & Country Décor, 1430 W High St., Orrville, with help from her husband, children, grandchildren and friends. A Christmas Open House is Nov. 5. Business: Farmhouse Finds & Country Décor Address: 1430 W High St., Suite 1, Orrville Hours: 10 a.m.…
Read MoreKIKO welcomes Joseph Yoder as auctioneer
Joseph Yoder has joined KIKO Realtors, Auctioneers & Advisors as an auctioneer specializing in farm equipment, vehicles, tools, and other personal property. Yoder embodies KIKO’s core values of integrity, caring and collaboration, which are the cornerstone of the company’s success as a leader in the real estate and auction industry, according to a news release.…
Read MoreAll aboard for 2022 Wayne County Farm Tour
PHOTOS PROVIDED Friendly-looking alpacas at Skylar Brook Farm will welcome visitors during the 2022 Wayne County Farm Tour. Rittman Orchards is ready for pumpkin and apple picking and more during the farm tour. Visit the “What’s Ripe” page of Rittman Orchard’s web site to see varieties in the market, and what’s available for u-picking, the…
Read MoreLincWay businesses set to open this year; Playlab expected for 2023
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Delight Howells, LincWay director, talks about the space that is almost complete. A workspace, art studio and cafe & market are expected to be ready by Christmas in the multi-use LincWay building just west of Dutch Kitchen off of U.S. 30. Wayne County Children’s S.T.E.A.M. Playlab founder Lori Colon…
Read MoreLOCAL BUSINESS NEWS: Armstrong wins award as 2022 Top Cable Operator of the Year
Armstrong has been chosen as the 2022 Independent Cable Operator of the Year by Cablefax Magazine, the broadband and cable TV industry’s leading publication. The honor was announced recently at an industry conference in Orlando, Florida. This marks the second time Armstrong has won the award in the last 14 years. Armstrong was selected as…
Read MoreCelebrate spring! Special 4th birthday party on popular ice cream stand’s opening day
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SHELBY PRATER After asking every time he and his mom, Shelby Prater, drove past their favorite ice cream stand, ‘When will the Dari-ette be back?” Cam celebrates his 4th birthday on the opening day of the landmark Dalton eatery on March 15. Cam Prater and his best friend and cousin, Hayes. Cam…
Read MoreORRVILLE AREA NEWS: LaRose launches ‘Mind Your Business’ series
PHOTO PROVIDED Secretary of State Frank LaRose, left, presents on Business Identity Theft March 22 coordinated by the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce. Next to LaRose from left, Lori Reinbolt, Melissa Siburt, Joe Kennedy, Michelle Hedberg, and John Nicholas. Submitted by Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose visited Wayne County…
Read MoreStutzman Farms issues voluntary recall of einkorn products for undeclared wheat allergen
MILLERSBURG Stutzman Farms of Millersburg is voluntarily recalling all products containing einkorn as the product labels do not declare wheat, a known allergen, on the product label, according to a news release shared as a public service by the Ohio Department of Agriculture on behalf of Stutzman Farms. The following products are subject to this…
Read MoreUpdates at local landmark intended to draw customers
PHOTOS BY JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER The Dutch Kitchen, 14278 E Lincoln Way, was recently renovated and reopened to offer an updated modern farmhouse style. By JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER DGKN correspondent DALTON From the outside, Dutch Kitchen, a popular restaurant, bakery, gift shop and event center for local residents and out-of-towners alike, hasn’t changed much. But,…
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