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Health department administers COVID-19 vaccines and booster doses
WOOSTER The Wayne County Health Department will be administering initial, second, and third dose booster COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible for Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson on Thursdays, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 2021 and Nov. 18, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Wooster American Red Cross, 244 W South St., Wooster. All vaccines including…
Read MoreMan dies in two-vehicle crash Monday on Honeytown Road
GREEN TWP. A Sterling man was killed Monday in a crash that involved a tanker trailer along Honeytown Road in Green Township in Wayne County, according to a news release from the Ohio Highway Patrol. The two-vehicle fatal crash occurred at 7:10 a.m. Oct. 25 on County Road 54 (Honeytown Road) north of Township Road…
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J.M. Smucker Co. workers protest COVID-19 vaccinations
PHOTOS BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN A crowd holds signs Thursday evening protesting The J.M. Smucker Co.’s recent notice to employees that they are expected to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. DGKN staff report ORRVILLE Dozens held signs Thursday protesting The J.M. Smucker Co.’s recent vaccine mandate for U.S. salaried employees, and expectation that all U.S.…
Read MoreTornado warning includes Wayne County through 5 p.m. Thursday
The National Weather service has issued a tornado warning that includes part of Wayne County: Marshallville, Wadsworth, Rittman, and Doylestown. According to the countywide alert system, severe thunderstorms with tornadoes may be imminent. Residents are told to seek shelter immediately.
Read MoreShred Days return to library Oct. 21 and 23
SUBMITTED BY MELODY SNURE Friends of Library president DALTON Shred bags are available for purchase at the Dalton Library, 127 S Church St., for the semi-annual shred truck visits sponsored by Dalton Friends of the Library. On-site shredding by Reed Records Management will take place in front of the library 3:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and…
Read MoreBRIEFLY: Dalton sets leaf pickup; trick or treat times
DGKN staff report DALTON * Curbside Leaf Pickup begins week of Oct. 25. Dalton village residents are asked to have leaves curbside for pickup beginning Monday, Oct. 25. * Trick or treat in the village is 2-4 p.m. Oct 31. For more information, visit www.villageofdalton.us/.
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Kelly Wenger
Kelly Wenger 1st grade teacher Reason for selection: Mrs. Wenger is very dedicated to not only her students’ learning, but also taking pride in being part of the Dalton community. 1. What do you love about working at Dalton Local Schools. It has been an absolute privilege to be a team member at the Dalton…
Read MoreELECTION 2021: Dalton Local renewal levy on ballot
DGKN staff report Local voters will have several candidates and a couple school renewal levies to consider Nov. 2 on their ballots. Dalton Local Schools is asking voters to approve a 2-mill (20 cents for each $100 of valuation) five-year permanent improvement renewal levy. This renewal levy is not a new tax. The district has…
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