The Dalton Gazette

07/27/2026

07/25/2026

IN MEMORIAM
(From a previous edition)

“Anna gave her heart to the Lord at a young age and strived to follow Jesus throughout her life. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Mennonite Church, Bethel Mennonite Church and most recently, Kidron Mennonite Church. Music was an important part of her life. She earned money to take piano lessons as a child and formed a singing trio with two of her sisters as a young adult. They sang at churches, revivals, and on a radio program. A professional recording was made of their music.
“John and Anna operated Gehman’s Poultry Farm in Wadsworth from 1954 until retirement. Her smile and laughter touched many lives while selling eggs and produce at the farm. She was a talented baker and cook, always trying new recipes. Many plates of Christmas cookies were delivered to neighbors and families during the holidays. She loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren, often taking them for happy meals when the chores were done. Anna enjoyed crocheting afghans, doll purses, kitchen towels, and other items. She also loved flowers and tenderly planted and cared for them.”

Anna Evelyn Gehman, 98 By Editor | June 26, 2026 | 0 Anna Evelyn Gehman, of Kidron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2026 at the age of 98. Anna was born at home on the family farm in Wayne County, Ohio on December 24, 1927 to the late Joseph and Sarah (Graber) Richard. She graduated....

07/25/2026

Award

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate Deputy Jodi Kauffman for receiving the 2026 More Childhood, please: Award. Deputy Kauffman received the Community Hero Award. These awards are given to people who go above and beyond to ensure kids get the most out of childhood in Northeast Ohio and is given out through Akron Children's Hospital.

Again congratulations Deputy Kauffman and keep up the great work.

07/25/2026

Pineapple ice cream anyone? This 1924 ad in The Dalton Gazette for the Myers Restaurant promoted popular Noaker's ice cream, which many local eating spots carried. Noaker Ice Cream Company was out of Canton and 52-year old Lloyd Noaker sold nine plants to Borden's in 1929 for $1.2 million. He received his check for the sale on Feb. 19th and died of a sudden heart attack later that day. Come hear about the Chas. Myers Restaurant at our Lincoln Highway program on August 10!

07/25/2026

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

This gave us a chuckle! 🤭
SAY WHAT?? 😁
The Gazette welcomes a new cartoonist to our puzzles and toons pages this summer! He’s going into the third grade at Dalton and he is clever! Pick up the paper to see the latest “Say What?” cartoon from 8-year-old Cole Nussbaum. Thank you Cole! Here is this week’s: 🐍🍨

07/24/2026

Call Jacob for all your home renovation needs this summer! 🏡