Rotary Hears from Two Speakers at Recent Meetings
Written by WKTN Staff on January 31, 2023
Kenton City Police Chief Dennis Musser was welcomed at a recent Kenton Rotary Club meeting.
Chief Musser updated the club on the happenings at police department. As many departments are facing staffing issues Kenton is currently fully staffed including two School Resource Officers that help build relationships with the students as well as add a level of security. Chief Musser admitted that retaining officers is sometimes a challenge when other departments, with larger budgets, offer large signing bonuses or can afford a larger wage. Dennis commented on the current make up of his department saying that there are two groups, some are the more senior officers while the other are much younger. He says it make for an interesting mix at the office. Centralized dispatch was added a couple of years ago to the county with some apprehension but because of the cooperation of the city and the county the partnership has been working. Musser credits the ability of the two agencies to work well together. That is not always the case in other counties he followed up.
Chief Musser fielded several question from the Rotarians and was met with many words of thanks for keeping Kenton safe.
As many departments are facing staffing issues, the Chief noted that Kenton is currently fully staffed including two School Resource Officers that help build relationships with the students as well as add a level of security.
Chief Musser noted that centralized dispatch, which was added a couple of years ago, has been working thanks to the cooperation of the city and the county.
Kenton Rotary Club heard from a Pamela Mantz of Wings Support and Recovery. Wings, as they are known have, been in Kenton since October 2022. They are located on the second floor, rear of 111 E. Columbus St. in Kenton. Founded in Marysville in 2000 as Wings Enrichment Center their mission has been the same. Combat the stigma of mental illness and addiction in the community by providing a place where the strengths and talents of individuals are celebrated by promoting and encouraging the many paths of recovery. Our local Wings support and Recovery is proud to offer Peer Support, a drop-in center, laundry, shower, kitchen, referrals, and advocacy. Free daily lunches are offered from 12-1. They offer several groups, including couponing, Anxiety, Emotions, LGBTQ support groups and book clubs.
For more information stop in, call 419-767-2220, or visit: WingsRecoveryOhio.org
