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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
Read MoreTHE APPLE CREEK BANKING CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Waynedale senior Addesa Miller
Addesa Miller Grade: 12 Family: Craig, Rachel, Nehemiah and Ezra Selected by teachers for: Good standing, amazing character, leadership. Favorite school subject: Anatomy Hobbies: Shop, hang out with friends Favorite Book: It Ends with Us Favorite Movie: Creed Future Plans: Attend Georgetown College to play basketball and become a Physician Assistant. Waynedale Student of…
Read MoreDALTON STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ella Tomlinson
(Photo by LMc Photography) Ella Tomlinson 8th grade volleyball Reason for coach’s nomination: Ella is a positive leader on and off the court. She is consistently putting her best effort and attitude into everything she does. Ella is eager to learn and improve. She shows fairness, responsibility, great sportsmanship, and humility. Ella is a joy…
Read MoreTHE APPLE CREEK BANKING CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Waynedale senior Mark Yoder
Mark Yoder Grade: 12 Family: Wayne and Nacey and brother Mitchell Selected by Teachers Reason for selection: Good standing, amazing character, leadership, heavily involved in the school and community. Favorite school subject: The work program Hobbies: Golf and basketball Future Plans: Enter the workforce Waynedale Student of the Week is brought to you thanks…
Read MoreTHE APPLE CREEK BANKING CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Waynedale HS student Jeremy Reber
Jeremy Reber Grade: 12 Parents: Doug and Valerie Selected by teachers Reason for selection: Good standing, amazing character, leadership, heavily involved in the school and community. Favorite school subject: Math Hobbies: Boating Favorite Book: Sports magazines Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious Future Plans: Welding Thanks to The Apple Creek Banking Co. for sponsoring this…
Read MoreDALTON STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (Aug. 28): Maddy Coblentz
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Maddy Coblentz Junior Volleyball Coach Allison Hostetler nominated Maddy: “Maddy is always trying her best and giving it her all. She constantly works hard at practice and that in turn rubs off on others and makes them work the same way. She is kind to others and genuinely cares about the…
Read MoreKEEPING THE BEAT Dalton drummer to play with All-Ohio State Fair Band
ARCHIVE PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News writer It’s fair season. Along with the food, exhibitions, contests, rides and games, a big draw for fair lovers is the music. A Dalton High School musician will be a part of entertaining the crowds at the top fair in the…
Read More‘A wonderful place to spend your life’ Teacher Dave Risser retires after 47 years at Central Christian
PHOTOS PROVIDED Submitted by ALLISON MULLET To know Dave Risser is to know love. Dave Risser is completing his 47th year of teaching at Central Christian School in Kidron at the conclusion of this academic year. After growing up in south-central Pennsylvania and attending Eastern Mennonite University, he was led to Central where he began…
Read MoreDrive for Dalton — District is hiring sub bus drivers
How to apply Email DLS Transportation Supervisor Shane Twining at stwining@daltonlocal.org or call him at 330-828-2405 opt 5. DGKN staff report Dalton Local Schools is looking to hire substitute bus drivers – as many subs as possible. The substitute bus driver shortage has been a struggle for all schools in Ohio for the last…
Read MoreDalton basketball star earns Bates scholarship
PHOTO BY WENDY LUNSFORD The 2023 Roy Bates Scholarship winners front from left, Annabel Rodriguez, Chippewa; Ella Lunsford, Dalton; Averi Haley, Orrville; back row, Zack Miller, Triway; Trey Barkman, Waynedale; Blake Bowen, Wooster; Carter Piatt, Smithville and Gavin Phillips, Northwestern. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Roy S. Bates Scholarship, according to Wayne…
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