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Kidron 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…
Read MoreHarvesters prepare to hit fields, share roads
PHOTOS FROM HARMONY HARVESTING LLC Facebook page Harmony Harvesting will be driving their equipment on the roads again soon. By the numbers * 20 ton: the average load weight * 700-900 gallon: how much diesel fuel they use a day * 2200: how many dairy cows they help feed * 22,000: an average of…
Read MoreScoop on local scoops – Ice cream stands gear up
Dick Kohler, who owned the Dalton Dari-ette is shown here with his daughter, Susan (Kohler Hines), at the grill when she was about 21 years old. Kian Fitzwater, 2, who lives in Oregon and has local relatives, enjoys his first ice cream cone in 2022. Kian is the son of Dusty Fitzwater and Alieh Zamany.…
Read MoreGreek chefs at Kidron T&C Restaurant bring new tastes
PHOTO BY JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER Lefteris Charalampidis and Maria Theodoridou are the new managers at Kidron Town & Country restaurant. By Jacqui L. Hershberger | DGKN contributor KIDRON The Kidron Town and County Restaurant, in the basement of the store at 4959 Kidron Road, is a popular breakfast and lunch place for the community and…
Read MoreSpecial springtime edition of ‘What’s Happening?’ calendar of events
PHOTO PROVIDED Lehman’s on the square in Kidron has many events going on this month and year-round. Visit www.lehmans.com. Hop into spring with these events this month: What’s a good name for a rabbit? Peter? Flopsy? Bugs? Trixie? Harvey? How about E.B.? The Easter Bunny is hopping into town and his calendar is booked.…
Read MoreWeaver Commercial Contractor revitalizes Dalton/Kidron landscape
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Mike Eberly, vice president at Weaver Commercial Contractor, stands outside the new company headquarters along E Old Lincoln Way, Dalton. PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN The new Weaver Commercial Contractor building in Dalton allows for all the operations of the more than 20-year-old company to be under one…
Read MoreLeadership changes foster growth at Killbuck Savings Bank Co.: Justin J. Pike, new CFO; Rachel D. Miller promoted to president
Justin J. Pike, chief financial officer Rachel D. Miller, president KILLBUCK The board of directors of The Killbuck Savings Bank Co. recently announced transitional changes to the executive team which will provide continuity in management while remaining focused on the long-term growth of the bank, according to a news release. Justin J. Pike has…
Read MoreDalton touring agency owner dies while working under bus
DGKN staff report SUGAR CREEK TWP. The owner of a bus tour agency died Sept. 16 after the charter bus he was working under fell on him. Don Martine, 59, owner of Third Day Travel, who is originally from Canal Fulton, was changing the oil under a charter bus at around noon Sept. 16 in…
Read MoreThe Howard J. Wenger Legacy — Learning, earning & returning: Local farmer, philanthropist remains humble
PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography From left, daughter-in-law, Jill, oldest son, Jeff, grandson Coy, Howard Wenger, Stephanie Wenger’s boyfriend, Greg, daughter, Stephanie, grandson Preston, wife, Sandy, youngest son, H.J. A family with a sense of humor who also are animal lovers, the Wenger family included some pets in this recent family portrait. Murphy…
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