Local Government
East Wayne trustees have special meeting March 27
DALTON East Wayne Fire District will have a special meeting 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at Station 1, 146 N Church St., in Dalton. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Dalton Volunteer Fire Department lease, levy update, and other general business as needed.
Read MoreOrrville police officer awaits trial on OVI charge; placed on paid administrative leave
DGKN staff report WOOSTER An Orrville police officer is awaiting a jury trial after pleading not guilty Monday to charges including driving under the influence of alcohol over the weekend. According to a Wooster police report, Douglas S. Miller, 37, of Orrville, was traveling eastbound in a 2014 Chevrolet along E Bowman Street in Wooster…
Read MoreStatewide tornado drill cancelled today
Due to increased potential for severe weather in the state and in conjunction with our partners within the National Weather Service, the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) is canceling the outdoor warning siren activation for the statewide tornado drill scheduled for 9:50 a.m. on March 23. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the…
Read MoreDalton accepts letters of interest for EWFD board opening by April 15
Dalton Village Council is accepting letters of interest to fill an open position as its village representative on the East Wayne Fire District board. Residents interested in filling the opening can submit a letter of interest to Village Hall by noon, Friday April 15, 2022 for consideration.
Read MoreWayne County Transit Demonstration Day March 31 in Kidron and Orrville
Wayne County Transit travels throughout the county, and one-way rides are $2.50. (Photo provided) DGKN staff report Wayne County Transit travels throughout the county to places of employment, medical facilities, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, schools, libraries, and more, according to a Wayne County news release. Riders can travel to and from anywhere in the…
Read MoreNew administrator at Wayne County Care Center
Veteran healthcare executive Judy Beichler has joined the Wayne County Care Center (WCCC) as administrator, according to an announcement by the Wayne County Commissioners. She has 35 years of experience in the healthcare field and has been a licensed administrator for 28 years. “I began my career as a nursing assistant, and I have never…
Read MoreOrrville FD adopts app to register AEDs for easy access during emergency
Orrville Fire Department adopts PulsePoint AED to build and manage Public Defibrillator Registry Free app registers and identifies community AEDs for easy access during a cardiac emergency. ORRVILLE The Orrville Fire Department will officially adopt PulsePoint AED April 1 in the Orrville Area to further the commitment to creating a healthy and civically engaged community.…
Read MoreWEEKLY WAYNE COUNTY CONSTRUCTION REPORT: State route 83 major rehab project
SR 83, from just south of U.S. 30 to Milltown Road, will have daily lane closures for the removal and replacement of all existing full-depth pavement, shoulder widening, ramp improvements, and the roadway curvature on SR 83 northbound, south of SR 3 interchange, will be modified to improve sight distance, according to an Ohio Department…
Read MoreLocal fire departments receive state training reimbursement grants
Several local fire departments are recipients of 2022 Training Reimbursement Grants, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal. Recipients include 208 fire departments in 70 counties throughout the state and the grants total $456,743. “We’re committed to providing next-level training to any current and prospective firefighter…
Read MoreDalton offers new alert system
DALTON The village is joining other municipalities in having an alert system set up for residents and those who work in Dalton or have family members in the village to receive notifications about emergencies and other events. The village is just beginning to roll out the system and will automatically add residents who have a…
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