Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: County Commissioner Amstutz endorses Meredith Craig
Letter to the Editor County Commissioner Ron Amstutz endorses Meredith Craig Questions are coming my way from Republican voters about who they should nominate toward representing Wayne County in the Ohio House these next two years. They want some solid facts in this open race, since there are five candidates vying. Meredith Craig’s experience here…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Marshallville may receive all EWFD equipment as last entity
In a recent letter to the editor, I asked a question about what happens to the equipment that is owned by EWFD (East Wayne Fire District.) We may now have an answer to that. I encourage you to listen to the September EWFD meeting. Go to eastwayne.org and in the menu tab, click on minutes.…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR No reason to establish new fire department in Dalton
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for the East Wayne Fire District and to share my perspective on the proposal for a new Dalton fire department. As a resident of our community, I believe that the East Wayne Fire District has consistently proven itself as a reliable and effective fire service…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR Volunteers made grant application unique
It was great to read Scott Miller’s comments about the RAISE grant application to widen Kidron Road. I had spoken with him in December about that project and he invited me to participate during development of the grant application. Every week in January and February we met with the grant writers, county engineers, and representatives…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Support the East Wayne Fire District
I must commend the East Wayne First Responders for their commitment to the community that they serve. There is no denying that this has been a rough year for the first responders of the EWJFD, but they continue to serve the community and the district. I hope that all parties will step back and realize…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Much would be lost if Dalton were to withdraw from EWFD in 2022
It appears that Dalton Village council is preparing to withdraw from the East Wayne Fire district. Over the course of 2022 there have been many rumors, speculative accusations and opinions stated based on emotions and not sound logic. It appears clear to me now, through the non transparent communication of our village leaders, that…
Read MoreLetter to editor from Marshallville mayor regarding East Wayne Fire District
Dear Editor: I read this statement at the October 19 th East Wayne Fire District Meeting. I would like to make a statement to clarify my position as Mayor of Marshallville regarding the EWFD. The Village of Marshallville, its council and I have always and will continue to support the EWFD in any way that…
Read MorePOSITIVE PRESS Resident applauds positive Dalton High band director
After reading about the band in the Gazette, I would like to make a comment, I live very near where the band practices and can hear the director with his megaphone talking to the students and it is such a breath of fresh air to hear so many positive things come from him! I don’t…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: “What is IT?”
At the last Dalton village council meeting Councilman Terry Johns made a statement in regards to East Wayne Fire District. I will paraphrase. “It” needs to stop, the problem is we don’t know what “it” is and “it” seems to keep moving. I think I may know what “it” is and that is ego. It…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dalton All-Sports Booster Club appreciates community support
THANK YOU to the Dalton and Kidron area communities for supporting the Dalton All Sports Booster Club. Due to the generous donations and the sale of our “fair” trailer we were able to donate money to support the following items for our athletes: * New pole vault mat * New high jump mat * Sports…
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