Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader enjoyed DGKN story about ‘Unlikely Entrepreneur’
(This Letter to the Editor was printed in the April 14, 2021 edition of the paper.) Last week our Dalton Gazette/Kidron News reading audience were uniquely privileged with being introduced, invited to purchase, and explore a brand-new book release “HOT” off the press. Sometime later there will an upcoming audio book read by the author.…
Read MorePOSITIVE PRESS: Thankful for local history feature
Thank you for the Feb. 24, 2021, feature article regarding the restoration of the buggy shop at Sonnenberg Village which contained, for me, a surprising and meaningful piece of community and family history. I always knew my father, Elam Gerber, along with Willis Sommer (pictured with others), operated the Kidron IGA Store beginning around 1930…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents thankful to Dalton schools
There is not a week that goes by the we are not reminded that many schools in America are still closed, estimated at 50 percent are still closed. This causes me to be thankful of our schools, the Administration, School Board, and the teachers for keeping our school open at the risk of themselves and…
Read MorePOSITIVE PRESS: East Wayne Fire District board thanks residents for passing levies
East Wayne Fire District would like to thank all residents that have supported the fire district in passing the local levies. East Wayne is excited to be a responsible steward to use the money wisely and effectively, and that will result in supporting our community with staffed, well trained, and equipped fire and EMS service.…
Read MorePOSITIVE PRESS: Thankful reader reminds us to be involved in each other’s life experiences
Hello Friends, A big thank you to all of you for reaching out to me recently in a milestone while celebrating my 65th birthday. It is so rewarding to live in a community of friends and acquaintances who invest personal time and effort while sharing their time for the enjoyment of others. The phone calls,…
Read MoreNEW DGKN FEATURE: Dalton/Kidron ViewsLine
Dalton/Kidron ViewsLine is our new opinion feature, designed to give everyone a voice. Simply call the ViewsLine at 234-815-0392 and leave your opinion. The Dalton/Kidron ViewsLine is completely anonymous and gives you an opportunity to share your opinion, ask a question to the community, compliment someone or complain about something. Please keep comments to two…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: County Board of Elections thanks all for ‘excellent election experience’
Letter to the Editor, At this time when people are beginning to believe no one can work together, we want to remind everyone of the excellent bi-partisan effort that happened in Wayne County. Julie Leathers Stahl, Director, and Rich Corfman, Deputy Director led our bi-partisan team at the Wayne County Board of Elections and held…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dalton Historical Society thankful for donations
A big shout out and thank you to those members and community small businesses who sent in donations to the Dalton Community Historical Society. These donations are greatly appreciated since we had to forego our two main fundraisers (the community strawberry festival and calendar sales) this year. We have been able to make some maintenance…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: MEDWAY levy supporter writes letter before hospitalization for COVID
This letter was submitted by Margo Broehl, of Wooster. She noted that her husband, David, wrote the letter prior to his hospitalization on Sept. 23 for COVID-19. He died Oct. 19 in the hospital. I write as an advocate for racial justice and a supporter of our local Medway Drug Enforcement agency. As a foreman…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote ‘yes’ for fire department levies
As citizens of Sugar Creek Township, and East Wayne Fire District, do you realize the fine fire apparatus both departments have to respond to whatever the call may be? Just look at the response to the MARS fire, it was great. Many pieces of this equipment have been the result of grant applications. Grants have…
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