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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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Tickets for Friday’s Dalton vs. Norwayne football game

Because of the anticipated crowd for this week’s football game, Dalton High School will have presale tickets available in the high school office for this Friday’s game at Norwayne, according to information provided by Dalton Athletic Director Zach McFarren. All tickets are cash only and are $7 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets are…

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Twisted Piston offers more services; welcomes public to open house Oct. 7

Need to know: What: Twisted Piston recently expanded its services by purchasing C & J Traveling Wrench, the owner of which, Chris “Corky” Davis, now works for Twisted Piston to provide the same mobile maintenance service he always has offered throughout Ohio. Twisted Piston hosts an open house to invite customers of both entities to…

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State fire marshal seeks tips on East Union Twp. mobile home fire

PHOTOS FROM APPLE CREEK EAST UNION TWP. FIRE DEPARTMENT The State Fire Marshal’s Office considers a mobile home fire Sunday along N Millborne Road in East Union Township a case involving arson. No one was injured as a result of the fire. Anyone with information is asked to contact the marshal’s office tip line at…

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DALTON STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Keller McFarren (Sept. 18)

(Photo by LMc Photography) Keller McFarren Senior on Dalton’s varsity golf team Reason for coach’s nomination: Keller has had three straight rounds of 43 and continues to improve every time he steps on the golf course. Athlete of the Week is sponsored by BelStores Special thanks to Dalton All Sport Booster Club for this feature

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