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Historical Society hosts Dalton Local Auditorium display
PHOTO PROVIDED Anna Carraway prepares a display about the Dalton Local Auditorium at Dalton Historical Society open to the public 1-4 p.m. March 1 at 115 E Main St. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. SUBMITTED BY VICKI SLATER Dalton Historical Society DALTON Thirty years ago today, the Dalton Local Auditorium was dedicated.…
Read MoreSecond annual Bulldog Dash draws hundreds
Becky Nussbaum, of Lakeville (18:02.90) was the overall winner of the Dalton Fire Bulldog Dash Nov. 2 in Dalton. PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Kevin Lehman, of Apple Creek (18:39.24), was the top overall winner in the men’s division. Dalton fifth graders Mackenzie Raber, Elliana Combs and Audrey Soehnlen participated in the Bulldog…
Read MoreIN HER OWN WORDS: Local girl scout troop improving community on way to award
PHOTOS PROVIDED Layla Ries, Jordan Pettaway and Rory Nussbaum from Girl Scout Troop #3574 from Orrville/Dalton have been working toward earning their bronze award. The troop partnered with Caring Closet in Smithville for their project. Rory Nussbaum and members of Girl Scout Troop #3574 completed several projects toward earning their bronze award. By RORY NUSSBAUM…
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TEAM OF THEIR OWN: Girls soccer club taking steps to be varsity sport
PHOTO BY JENNIFER DOWNS DALTON There’s strength in numbers. There’s also strength in patience and gentle persistence. It helps when you have a passion for something, an open-minded audience and willing supporters. Back in middle school, Hannah Austin had a passion for soccer and she was hoping she could continue the sport in high school.…
Read MoreDalton, Mt. Eaton kick off historical figures tour
Dalton Historical Society will feature an exhibit on Vic Gerber, Edwin S. Wertz, and Joe Walcott on Sept. 14. Mt. Eaton’s display on the same day will feature James Galbraith and Frank Foster. SUBMITTED BY VICKI SLATER Dalton Community Historical Society Eleven area historical societies are joining together for a Historical Figures of Wayne County…
Read MoreDalton grad shines spotlight on auditorium
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN The Dalton Local Auditorium celebrates 30 years next year. Dalton graduate Anna Carraway is working to preserve the interesting history surrounding its construction and the names of those who contributed. A list of contributors who made the Dalton Local Auditorium possible 30 years ago is rarely seen by community…
Read MoreAnnual fundraiser helps ‘Mother Teresa of Haiti’
PHOTO PROVIDED Friends for Haitian Relief has its third annual fundraising event 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Road, Wooster. The Haiti Benefit Dinner includes a haystack dinner dessert bar and silent auction to help raise funds for children in need in Haiti. A brief presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreSonnenberg Village comes to life with 18th annual festival
By CHRISTINA McCUNE DGKN managing editor KIDRON Practice your fiddle and perfect your best beard. The peaceful Sonnenberg Village will be coming to life Aug. 9 with music, activities, food, contests, a play production and more. Take a step back in time as you step into this village at 13497 Hackett Road, Apple Creek, just…
Read MoreMemorial game canceled; fireworks to be rescheduled
Youth softball players (pictured here Kyla Mehaffie, Mackenzie Raber, and Morghan Wenger) warmed up the crowd for the fourth annual Janine Ramer Memorial softball game before it poured July 28 and also before tornado warnings were issued. PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography John Tyrrell took an aerial photo of the crowd who…
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