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KILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. SUPERSTAR ON STAFF: Carla Basinger
Carla Basinger, DEMS Paraprofessional Reason for selection: Mrs. Basinger is a bright star on the DES staff. She is willing to help out in any position she is needed. As a paraprofessional, Mrs. Basinger works with students to make sure they are staying on task and understanding their lessons. Whether it is stepping in as…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Maggie Hershberger
Maggie Hershberger Grade: 5 Age: 11 Family: Mom, Jacqui; Dad, Aaron; Sister, Analeia, 10th; brother, Judah, 8th; Pets: Bunnies: America, Hutch, Pumpkin & San Jose; Cat: Alice School activities: Choir, Band, Kindness Club Nominated by: Mrs. Morgan Reason for nomination: Maggie is a kind-hearted student who is always willing to help others. She is inclusive of…
Read MoreAbe Lincoln to visit Dalton on Memorial Day
Gerald Payn, of Wooster, will portray Abraham Lincoln on May 30 at the Dalton Cemetery and give the famous Gettysburg Address. DGKN ARCHIVE PHOTOS DGKN staff report DALTON A Memorial Day parade and ceremony with a special visitor is planned in the village for the day to honor the sacrifice and loss of…
Read MoreAbroad horizons – Bicyclists from Poland stop in Dalton
PHOTO PROVIDED Magda Klapuch and Dawid (David) Nieslanczyk, who are from southern Poland, stopped in Dalton in April and camped in the backyard of Larry and Lois Ramer as they continue their bicycling tour of the United States. The couple already has traveled across Europe. DALTON A fun-loving adventurous young couple from southern Poland are…
Read MoreSummer reading program opens oceans of possibilities at Wayne County libraries
DGKN staff report Wayne County Public Library is gearing up for a full summer of fun, including in-person programs for all ages, with many indoor and outdoor family programs. Programs will feature a variety of activities for everyone; crafts, science, emerging technology, scavenger hunts, literacy, and more. The fun begins May 31 with the…
Read MoreEast Wayne FD’s Ryan Sprunger awarded Medal of Valor at White House
East Wayne Fire District member Ryan Sprunger received the Medal of Valor Monday at the White House from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., for his actions at the end of 2019 to rescue a grandfather and his two grandsons from an icy pond on a family farm in Sugar Creek Township. DGKN staff…
Read MoreGrowing annual local wrestling event to raise funds, awareness for autism
PHOTOS PROVIDED Dalton freshman Dylan Hershberger with Madman Fulton who will wrestle May 14 for an autism awareness fundraiser. Dalton freshman Dylan Hershberger with Beastman who will participate in the May 14 pro wrestling fundraiser for autism. DGKN staff report WOOSTER An autism awareness fundraiser event has returned and this time it will be…
Read MoreMrs. Miller’s Homemade Jams issues voluntary recall of Smokey BBQ Bacon and Spicy Chili Bacon jams because of undeclared soy allergen
FREDERICKSBURG Mrs. Miller’s Homemade Jams in Fredericksburg is voluntarily recalling its Smokey BBQ Bacon Jam and Spicy Chili Bacon Jam, packaged in 9 oz. glass jars, according to a news release from the Ohio Department of Agriculture. The recall is because of an undeclared soy allergen found in the Worcestershire sauce and hickory smoke ingredients…
Read MoreWhat do you think about U.S. 30 safety improvement proposals? ODOT seeks input at public meeting June 2 in Dalton
ODOT seeks public input for U.S. 30 traffic improvement proposals DGKN staff report DALTON The Ohio Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting/open house 5-7 p.m. June 2 at Dalton Elementary & Middle School cafeteria, 250 N Church St., regarding the U.S. 30 safety improvement project in Wayne County. Meeting materials and a comment…
Read MoreKVFD has open house for new station May 21
DGKN staff report KIDRON Kidron Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jon Peters said he has been asked almost on a daily basis if and when KVFD is going to have an open house for its new fire station on the square in Kidron. Ever since the previous fire station and a couple other buildings were torn…
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