Schools
Orrville Drama Club to present ‘Alice in Wonderland’
DGKN staff report ORRVILLE Step into a world of whimsy and wonder as the Orrville Schools Drama Club presents “Alice in Wonderland” this month, according to a news release. This delightful adaptation by Brainerd Duffield, based on Lewis Carroll’s beloved story, brings Alice’s adventures to life in a way that captures the charm and cleverness…
Read MoreCARING COMETS Central Christian students make a difference on annual service day
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | Gazette & News Central Christian students and staff traveled to Common Threads in Barberton to help on CCS’ Community Service Day. Director Cindy Bach, front left, said timing was great because students helped them sort items and also make meatballs for a fundraiser for the Barberton Mum Festival. PHOTO PROVIDED…
Read MoreCentral welcomes new staff, weight room upgrade, and the return of ‘Frohliche Dorf’
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY HEIDI STEINER By JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER DGKN contributor We asked Central Christian School administrators about news and updates as they headed into the new school year 2025-2026. Read what Superintendent Nathan Holton (with a huge assist from Heidi Steiner, marketing coordinator) had to say. 1. NEW AT CENTRAL Faculty and staff: Central…
Read MoreBACK TO SCHOOL AT WAYNEDALE: 4 things to know
DGKN staff report We asked Waynedale Superintendent Jon Ritchie some questions as the school district kicks off a new school year. 1. STUDENTS FREE ADMISSION Are there any new classes, programs, clubs, extracurricular activities, sports for students that are being offered this school year? “We are focusing on student engagement and all of our students…
Read MoreStudents, families, ‘dive into reading’ at annual Literacy Night
PHOTOS BY KATIE GOOD | Katie Good Photography Lincoln Troyer gets into a good book at Dalton’s Literacy night. The Title team organizes the annual Literacy Night at Dalton Elementary School. The team includes: Hillary Harlow, Kelly Wenger, Kara Good, Julie Feller, Lisa Miller, Robyn Green and Ellen Rohrer Aeralynn Warner, right, gets comfy as…
Read MoreWaynedale students ‘seize the day’ with spring musical
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER APPLE CREEK Waynedale is often known for its sports and competitiveness, but March 14-16, the school in southern Wayne County will shine when it performs “Newsies.” The large cast with kids all the way from sixth grade to seniors are working hard together to make the streets of…
Read MoreHOME RUN HIT: Drama Dawgs in spring training for musical
Back from left, Amber Jackson, Anna Horst, Bri Fink, Brooklyn Fink, Anna Carraway, Maddie Hochstetler, Mariah Michaels; from front left, Hannah Austin, Rayna Boyer, Emmi Voellmecke, Kenna Doty, Arabella Wenger, Myla Hofstetter, Julia Tressell are part of “Damn Yankees.” From back left, Ryan Hamsher, Carsten Nussbaum, Ty Clark; from front left, Caleb Hofstetter, Judah Hershberger,…
Read MoreDalton play is reminder of making most of life
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | DGKN Maya Wenger, Carsten Nussbaum, Pressli Hershberger, Justin Ramella, Ely Hutson, Aaron Miller, Ty Clark, and Jason Soehnlen rehearse a scene. DALTON The set for the Drama Dawgs’ fall production this year is basically a character in itself. Stretching across the entire width of the stage at Dalton High School’s…
Read More#EllasFightSquad Dalton cheerleader battling cancer gets lift from community
DALTON This community tends to wrap its arms around its residents – especially when they need an extra boost of support. The town is cheering for and lifting up a young cheerleader who is feeling the love as she’s bravely pushing through a challenging time. Ella Thomas has some battles ahead of her over the…
Read MoreWaynedale students set to ring in school year with new building
The new Waynedale building – which has incorporated under one roof students who were once spread out into six buildings – will be ready in time for the first day of classes next week. By ARIEL STAHLER | DGKN staff writer Waynedale students, from kindergarten cubs to senior Golden Bears, will enter the 2024-2025 school…
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