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Courtesy Photo Hayden Harper was named the State 4-H project winner in Sheep at the annual 4-H Round Up in July.
Stoplight Fix
Most Marshall County residents are aware that the lone stoplight in Kingston was out of commission earlier this summer, leaving motorists with a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Main Street and US 70. Bad weather came through town in July and damaged the stoplight, causing it to catch fire.
Kingston Mayor Robbie Kendrick, and the Kingston Town Council approved the purchase of a new stoplight. Unfortunately, the light was too large to perch on the current power lines at the four-way stop. Kendrick requested an OG&E representative come out and see exactly what needed to be done to install the new light.
The representative did not bring good news. To install the new light, the current fixture would have to be raised to accommodate the larger stoplight. This also included hiring a company to come in and install new wires, making the plan cost prohibitive.
Kendrick said they were looking into returning the stoplight, since it is too much for the town’s current lines to handle.
Finding themselves in a dire situation, Kingston Fire Chief James Kuykendall and city water department staff member Donny Santino worked on the broken stoplight. They were able to get what was originally deemed to be a lost cause working.
Kuykendall said it may be a temporary fix, but hopefully, it will hold out.
“The town took steps to make a temporary repair while a permanent solution is being worked out,” he said.