KFD Announces 2026 Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

(left to right: Asher Gammon, Conner Thompson, Delilah Messer, Carter McPheron, and Payton Bayes. Declan Hites was not present)

The Kenton Fire Department announced the winners of the 2026 Fire Prevention Week Poster contest Thursday afternoon.

The Kenton Elementary School winners were Asher Gammon from Mrs. Nease’s class, Conner Thompson from Mrs. Ellis’ class, Delilah Messer from Mrs. Leffler’s class, Carter McPheron from Mrs. Evans’ class, Payton Bayes from Mrs. Shemeth’s class and Declan Hites from Mrs. Clark’s class.

(Delilah Messer-Grand Prize winner)

The Grand Prize winner was Delilah Messer.

The winners were presented with awards and prizes, and they were taken on a tour of the fire station.