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CELEBRATIONS: Wengers’ 50th anniversary

  Nelson and Phyllis Wenger were married 50 years ago on Aug. 8, 1970. The family invites the community to shower the couple with cards to celebrate the milestone: Nelson and Phyllis Wenger 1075 N. Wenger Rd Dalton, OH 44618

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McHales celebrate Golden Anniversary

The Rev. Michael and Sue (Sheldon) McHale celebrate their Golden Wedding Celebration June 20. They were married at Wesley Memorial United Methodist, which became Lockwood UMC, by the Rev. Burton Cantrell. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home on Mac-a-chee Drive. The couple was married their junior year at Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky. Michael…

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Happy 80th birthday to Ralph Basinger

Happy 80th birthday to Ralph Basinger on June 15 Longtime Dalton School District treasurer Ralph Basinger recently celebrated his 80th birthday with family at his daughter’s home near Orrville. Since retiring he’s kept busy by volunteering at various non-profit organizations and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events.

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CELEBRATIONS: Happy Sweet 16 Grace

Happy Sweet Sixteen Grace! We love you and are so proud of the beautiful young woman you are becoming! ~Proverbs 31:25~ Ecclesiastes 3:1&4~ Love, Dad, Mom, William, Andrew, and Aubrey

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CELEBRATIONS: Lehmans celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Edward “Carlin” and Sandra (Hill) Lehman will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple met in LaJunta, Colorado and they were married on June 6, 1970 at Shore Mennonite Church near Shipshewana, Indiana, by the late Rev. Bill Detweiler of Kidron, Ohio. They have four children: Michael (Virginia) Lehman, Christa (Robert) Hershberger, Suzanne (Shawn)…

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BIRTHS: Austin Dereck

It’s a boy! Conwyn and Janell Deuck of Chilhowie, VA, welcomed their first son, Austin Dereck, on May 23. He joins two sisters Selinda and Julia. Grandparents are Dale and Beulah Dueck and Curtis and Rebecca Witmer of VA. Great grandparents are Earl and Rosina Amstutz, of Dalton, Betty Witmer and Edward and Mary Ellen…

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WEDDING: Galen Derstine and Kristine Miller

Congratulations! Galen Derstine and Kristine Miller, both of North Carolina, were united in marriage on May 15. A small, private, outdoor ceremony was held at the home of the bride’s parents. The couple plans to have their wedding service and reception at a later date. Parents of the couple are Allen and Loretta Derstine of…

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BIRTHS: Bradlyn Scott Campbell

It’s a boy! Bradlyn Scott Campbell was born May 6 to Jeryl and Maria Campbell of Big Pool, MD. He joins two brothers , Jayden and Brenton, and one sister Megan. Grandparents are James and Judith Campbell of MD and Dale and Erma Martin of PA. Great grandparents are Earl and Rosina Amstutz, Dalton and…

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