Letters to the Editor
Reader especially enjoyed June 16 DGKN edition
Really enjoyed your latest edition (June 16). The ‘wedding anniversary’, interview about EWFD, Hochstetler article, were all very well done and timely. Keep up the good work! (Also, I wondered who planted the geranium on my father-in-law’s grave. Now I know.) Thanks again for your good work for the community! John Hostetler, Dalton
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents thankful to first responders, community member during accident
We would like to thank the Dalton Fire Dept and medical responders for their timely response and the great care that was taken of Jean when she had her lawn mower accident several weeks ago. A huge THANK YOU also to Pam Guster for calling 911 and staying with her until the squad had transported…
Read MoreLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents should contact ODOT with U.S. 30 concerns
The Wenger Road median closing has created a huge traffic mess at the US 30 and 94 intersection. But buckle up, because ODOT is doing a current US 30 corridor study from Kansas road to West Lebanon road, and will be implementing more changes that will affect Sugar Creek Township. I doubt that those changes…
Read MoreLETTER 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…
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