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Miller Poultry to expand its Kidron facility
DGKN staff report WOOSTER Miller Poultry, a family-owned company that has been raising and processing organic and all-natural chicken with the help of local farm families for over 30 years, announced plans to expand its Wayne County operations at its Kidron facility. With a capital investment of nearly $90 million, Miller Poultry plans to expand…
Read MoreMiller Custom Exteriors: Improving homes for 50 years
PHOTO PROVIDED Siding, roof and doors and window project in Dalton by Miller Custom Exteriors. DGKN staff report One home and project at a time, Miller Custom Exteriors has been improving and beautifying Northeastern Ohio and beyond. The family-owned and operated company, which is headquartered in Dalton, was founded in Holmes County by Jacob…
Read MoreBUSINESS NEWS The Apple Creek Banking Company appoints local attorney to board
Matthew Long DGKN staff report The Apple Creek Banking Company has appointed Matthew Long to its board of directors. Long is an attorney with Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., where he serves as chair of the firm’s Real Estate Department, according to a news release from The Apple Creek Banking Company. His practice is dedicated…
Read MoreMAKE WAY FOR CAFE Restaurant, patio – and more – coming to Dalton
PHOTOS BY JOHN TYRRELL J. Miller & Son demolished the building last week at 40 W Main St. in downtown Dalton. PHOTOS BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN A building was taken down in downtown Dalton to make room for a patio space. The vacant building next door will be renovated to house a cafe as…
Read MoreBUSINESS NEWS: Ken Ganley acquires Dalton dealership
PHOTO FROM PERFORMANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES WEBSITE From left, John Sarchione, Mark Shackelford Jr., Ken Ganley, Mark Sr. Shackelford Sr., Joe Sarchione. Ken Ganley Automotive Group acquired Sarchione Auto Group, which includes the Dalton dealership. John and Joe Sarchione will continue to operate the six dealerships under Ken Ganley Automotive Group. DGKN staff report DALTON …
Read MoreDGKN LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE Q & A with Kidron Appliance Repair
PHOTO PROVIDED Chris Zook is owner of Kidron Appliance Repair. “I think that no matter what service I’m providing, genuine care for the people I’m serving should be an integral part of my job,” he said. Chris Zook, owner of Kidron Appliance Repair, launched his business late last year. Contact him at [email protected]. Call…
Read MoreDalton boutique opens
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Dalton graduate Angie Reeder-Rogers has opened a boutique featuring contemporary women’s clothing, home decor and more just in time for the holidays in downtown Dalton. Grace & James, 47 W Main St., has a grand opening Dec. 13 and everyone is invited. DALTON With turning her dream of opening…
Read MoreCruising in to summer: Jim’s among first of car show season
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Sean Evans, of Massillon, shows the rare 1953 Hudson Super Wasp he and his wife, Lisa, restored. Ben Hostetler, of Dalton, shows his 1975 F150 at Jim’s Cruise-In and Jeep Show May 17 in Dalton. Lane Barnhouse, of Dalton, shows his 1990 Mazda Miata at Jim’s Cruise-In and Jeep…
Read MoreKidron chicken processing plant cooperating with federal investigation, reviewing policies
DGKN staff report KIDRON A longtime local chicken processing plant is cooperating with an investigation and reviewing policies at every level in light of federal agents reporting this month more than two dozen minors were found working illegally in the plant. A story on nbcnews.com by Julia Ainsley, Laura Strickler and Didi Martinez that posted…
Read MoreNewly certified chimney sweep at Lehman’s
PHOTO PROVIDED Paul Kankiewicz is a newly certified chimney sweep at Lehman’s in Kidron. KIDRON One of the team members at Lehman’s, Paul Kankiewicz, is a newly certified chimney sweep. Kankiewicz, who joined Lehman’s in May in the stove department, attended the intense, week-long class at the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) in…
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