The Dalton Gazette

11/25/2025

Ahead of high winds with rain and snow across northern Ohio, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has issued a TRAVEL BAN across the entire 241-mile toll road for all high-profile vehicles from 8 a.m. EST, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, EST, Nov. 27, 2025.

High-profile vehicles are defined as height exceeding 7 feet and 6 inches. For the full Travel Alert, including a list of vehicles permitted to travel on the Ohio Turnpike, visit https://bit.ly/48mKbfb.

11/25/2025

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

Date: 9/25/25

Topic: Statement regarding raffle sales and fundraising.

11/25/2025

11/25/2025

This Brand New Bulldog would like to become an artist! 🎨 We hope the youngest Bulldogs are having a great year in kindergarten so far. 📚🐶 Thanks to The Killbuck Savings Bank Co. for sponsoring this fun feature, parents for submitting photos and info, and Principal Cherie Marthey for gathering the submissions. Have a great school year!

11/25/2025

IN MEMORIAM
(From an earlier edition)

“She worked as a nursing aide in several local care facilities over the years and later at Morgan Corporation in Orrville. Jessie had a special gift for caring for others, especially the elderly and those with special needs. … Jessie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.”

Jessica N. “Jessie” Snyder, 44 By Editor | September 7, 2025 | 0 Orrville — Jessica N. “Jessie” Snyder, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Born on October 12, 1980, in Canton, Jessie was the daughter of Gary and Barbara (Elvey) Snyder. She graduated from Centr...

11/25/2025

State Route 21 major rehabilitation – SR 21, from the Stark County line to the Summit County line, is a major reconstruction project. Work includes full-depth pavement replacement, bridge maintenance, culvert and drainage replacements, and safety improvements at four intersections along the project. Estimated completion: June 2026
✅NEW IMPACTS
• Clinton Road is open to traffic in an RCUT (Reduced Collision U-Turn) configuration. Traffic will be able to access Clinton Road by utilizing both the northbound and southbound turnarounds.
• The SR 585 exit ramp to SR 21 is open to traffic.
• Crews are scheduled to perform signal timing work on Tuesday, December 2 at the Edwards Road intersection signals. However, all work is weather dependent and is subject to change.
☑️CONTINUING IMPACTS
• Both northbound and southbound lanes are now fully open to traffic.
• Edwards Road is open to traffic in an RCUT (Reduced Collision U-Turn) configuration. Traffic will be able to access Edwards Road by utilizing the RCUT turnarounds. Median work at this intersection will continue to finish the remaining superstreet work.
• The Grill Road intersection is closed and will remain in this final configuration.

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https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/101439

11/25/2025

Front page of Nov. 12 Dalton Gazette (Vol. 151, No. 46) designed by Robert McCune. Thanks to 📷 for football photos and 📷 for Dalton Fire Bulldog Dash photos. Don’t miss an edition! Subscribe at www.daltonkidronnews.com. 💻 📰

11/25/2025

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, Dalton Village Council has special meeting for approval of new utility clerk.

11/25/2025

IN MEMORIAM
(From an earlier edition)

“Lee loved being outside: camping; hiking; canoeing; and in later years hunting for the perfect photo. She was passionate about flowers, birds, wildlife and open land.
Her other passion was her church. She was active in Women in Mission at the Salem Mennonite Church of Kidron.”

Eletha “Lee” Tufts, 90 By Editor | September 3, 2025 | 0 Eletha “Lee” Tufts was born on November 18, 1934 to C.Hollis Tufts and Maude (Pepper) Tufts. Lee graduated from Westport, NY high school in 1952 and from Plattsburgh State Teacher’s College in 1956 with a degree in Home Economics. Le...

11/25/2025

11/22/2025

PUBLIC MEETING: Dalton Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 at the Dalton Elementary/Middle School Library.
(An incorrect location was listed in this week’s paper.)

11/22/2025