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TRIP BACK IN TIME: Various lodging options in 1800s Dalton

By VICKIE MENGES When dirt roads and streets were the only kind known and it took travelers a longer time to travel, hotels with stables to accommodate horses were of great importance. Dalton has had its share of this type of property over the years. To name a few: The Cozy Inn, The Woodland Inn,…

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Sonnenberg Homecoming features musical, organ festival, more buildings

  ARCHIVE PHOTOS BY ANNA McCUNE | DGKN The Gerber/Nussbaum barn, the summer house, the Moser building and a bird’s eye view of Sonnenberg Village from the Gerber Barn. Visitors to Sonnenberg Village Aug. 12 will have an opportunity to tour buildings, enjoy music, watch a vintage baseball game and more during the annual Sonnenberg…

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Sonnenberg Children’s Theatre takes ‘Recess’

Need to know What: Sonnenberg Children’s Theatre presents “Recess!” When: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 10 and 11 Where: Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Road, Apple Creek (just outside of Kidron near Central Christian School) Tickets: Tickets are $5. Ages 5 and younger are free. Call 330-466-7439 for preferred seating reservations or purchase at the…

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TRIP BACK IN TIME: A fun history lesson about Dalton area schools

PHOTO PROVIDED BY VICKIE MENGES Built in 1924, this former high school building became Dalton Junior High in 1966. It was torn down after the new DEMS opened in 2014. SUBMITTED BY VICKIE MENGES School is out for summer, but here is a quick fun history lesson about Dalton and other local schools. The first…

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TOKEN IN TIME: Dalton merchant issued two tokens in early 1900s

Submitted by RAY LEISY President Wayne County Historical Society After the end of the Civil War, the Federal Government stopped the use of tokens as small change. Merchants had liked to use tokens as change because they had to be spent only with the merchant who had issued them. Also, advertising on the tokens was…

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Dalton Historical Society looks for homes for two unique items

PHOTOS PROVIDED By VICKIE MENGES President of Dalton Community Historical Society The Dalton Community Historical Society is sorting through items and the organization has decided to sell or give away for a donation two unique items they hope can find a good home. The first item is a replica of the historical society building. The…

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4H-ers spruce up, give back

Dalton-Kidron Big 4 4-H member Rowan Myers, 9, and his mom, Nicole Myers, join dozens of other 4-H members and family members to spruce up around the Dalton Community Historical Society property. Elena and Marita Strasbaugh, along with their sister, Aubrey, are fifth generation 4-Hers. Their grandparents, Laurel and Larry Strasbaugh, lead the organization and…

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Head to Orrville for National Train Day

PHOTO PROVIDED BY ORHS A young rider enjoys the sights from a recent train ride in Orrville. The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society celebrates National Train Day May 13 with activities at both locations.   Submitted by Anna M. Davidson, ORHS Board Chairman Enjoy railroading fun May 13 with the Orrville Railroad Heritage Society as the…

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Kidron festival can’t be beet – pun intended

Need to know What: 14th annual Kidron Beet Festival When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 Where: 13497 Hackett Road, just outside of Kidron, at Sonnenberg Village Cost: The festival is free but visitors can bring some cash for ice cream and food and to make a donation to Sonnenberg Village and the…

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