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KILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Mikayla Hackett

  Mikayla Hackett 3/4 Intervention specialist Reason for Selection: Mrs. Hackett’s compassion and caring shines as our 3-4 Intervention specialist. Her warm smile and caring attitude makes every child feel appreciated and understood. Whether she is working with another teacher in a classroom or caring for a small group of students, Mrs. Hackett’s desire for…

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KILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Owen Thomas

Owen Thomas Age: 14 Grade: 8 Family: Heather, Kurt and DJ School activities: Baseball and Science Nominated by: Mrs. Roth Reason for nomination: Owen Thomas is an incredibly hard worker and a kind friend to his classmates. Owen gives his best effort every day, and has a growth mindset. I really appreciate the positive example…

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State Route 226 designated a Gold Star Families Memorial Highway

PHOTOS BY DAN STARCHER | WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT State Representative Scott Wiggam (center) poses with Gold Star Families (from left) Richard and Pat Winkleman, Chris Runkle, and Darin Lewis. The Winklemans lost their son Damon in 2009 while he was serving in Zabul province, Afghanistan, with the U.S. Army. Runkle lost her son, John Runkle,…

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Pigs, piglets lost in Memorial Day barn fire in Chippewa Twp.

DGKN staff report CHIPPEWA TWP.  Fire at a barn May 29 in Chippewa Township destroyed the barn and the livestock inside. Chippewa Township Fire Department responded to the call at 10030 Porr Road. Some departments had participated in their communities’ Memorial Day parades that morning. Just after noon, crews rushed back to the stations, donned…

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Dalton Memorial Day parade to step off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29

Archive photos from previous parades DGKN staff report DALTON The village has its traditional Memorial Day parade Monday, May 29 and anyone is welcome to participate. Participants are asked not to pass out candy or any sort of literature as this parade is a community event focused on honoring those who have fought for our…

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Cruise on in to Jim’s May 19

DALTON  What has become one of the biggest events in Dalton is returning this weekend. Last month, Michel Madison said people already had been asking her and her husband, Jim, about their annual cruise-in and Jeep show and they’re keeping their fingers crossed for pleasant weather like they’ve enjoyed previous years. Jim’s Automotive Repair and…

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Story continues: Storybook Inn of Kidron celebrates two years

Check out this amazing deal The generous innkeepers have a promotional discount this year July 1-Dec. 31. Flat Daily Rate: $180 per night (this is the normal nightly rate throughout the year for the entire house) Coupon Code: Gazette2023 Discount Offered: Receive $100 off any booking between July 1-Dec. 31, 2023. ***Two night minimum stay…

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