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THE 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 [email protected] 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…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Marita Strasbaugh
Marita Strasbaugh Grade: 4 Family: Mom, Jenny; Dad, Craig; and sisters: Elena and Aubrey Hobbies/interests: playing soccer, creating art, & playing the violin Nominated by: Miss Augspurger Reason for nomination: It is a rare day when you don’t see Marita smiling. Her happy attitude extends to her bright personality and kind spirit. Marita is willing to…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Brady Hendrix
Brady Hendrix Age: 8 Grade: Second Family: Mom, Stephanie; Dad, Josh; Sister, Mia Favorite school activities: Math, physical education, playing with friends Nominated by: Mrs. Thiel Reason for nomination: Brady has an infectious smile. Every morning he enters the classroom with excitement to see his friends. Brady is a hard worker and is always respectful…
Read MoreSaxer to resign as Dalton superintendent; Beatty to serve as interim
DGKN archive photo DALTON A familiar face in the board offices, in the hallways, in the classrooms, at games, concerts and other school and community functions, Dalton Local Schools Superintendent Jim Saxer will be resigning from the top spot at Dalton Local Schools this summer. Saxer, who was originally hired in 2015 as superintendent, has…
Read MoreKILLBUCK SAVINGS BANK CO. STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Cason Cardinal
Cason Cardinal Age: 7 Grade: Second Family: Dad- TJ, Mom-Jess, Sisters- Cadence & Clara, Brothers- Calon & Cash Nominated by: Mrs. Thiel Reason for nomination: Cason is a hard worker and puts a lot of effort into all that he does. He is kind to his classmates and is always willing to help out others…
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