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Christmas spirit alive in Kidron: Sonnenberg Village hosts walk, hymn sing, concert

ARCHIVE PHOTO Central Christian School is partnering with Kidron Community Historical Society to present “A Christmas Walk: A Live Nativity Adventure” Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 10 at Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Road, Apple Creek. Visit www.ccscomets.org for tickets or tickets may be purchased at the village. KIDRON  The Christmas story will come to…

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Navarre man dies after two-vehicle crash in Paint Township

PAINT TWP.  On Wednesday, Nov. 15, at approximately 3:53 p.m., the Wooster Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a severe injury traffic crash on Harrison Road (County Road 2) at the intersection with South Kansas Road (Township Road 179) in Paint Township, according to a news release from…

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ELECTIONS 2023: Close unofficial results show voters choosing some new faces in local government in eastern Wayne County

In final unofficial results, the Wayne County Board of Elections summary report showed that newcomer Blake Nussbaum barely edged out incumbent Dennis Finley in the Dalton mayoral race in the November election. Nussbaum received 341 or 50.22 percent of the votes and Finley received 338 or 49.78 percent of the votes.  DGKN staff report In…

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NOT FORGOTTEN: Dalton brothers killed in Vietnam honored with highway

PHOTO BY DAN STARCHER Family members stand near the sign of the newly dedicated road segment, the PFC Roy Porter and LCpl Larry Porter Memorial Highway. From left, Roy Porter, nephew; Laura Beckelhimer, niece; Dotty, sister-in-law; and Jerry Porter, brother. DALTON  The war in Vietnam remains one of the most significant events in U.S. history.…

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THE APPLE CREEK BANKING CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Clara Sundberg (Week of Sept. 25)

Clara Sundberg Grade: 12 Parents: Roger and Michelle, brothers Gabe and Jake Selected by Teachers Reason for selection:  Good standing, amazing character, leadership heavily involved in the school and community. Favorite school subject: Science Hobbies:  Running and hanging out with friends Favorite Book:  The Four Winds Favorite TV show:  Sweet Magnolias Future Plans:  Attend college…

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