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Cinder City Days brings plenty of events to Altoona to bring people together
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoALTOONA — Music concerts, a car show, a parade, a carnival, and boxing, all in one event? That’s what to expect in this year’s Cinder City Days. Named after an old reference to Altoona’s railroad ...
Meet the five candidates running for Altoona City Council in the 2023 election
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoThe Register asked each candidate to respond to questions on why they're running and the issues...
Shapiro touts public safety spending as he pushes Pa. budget plan
The Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 6—HARRISBURG — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week pitched his plan for investing in fire departments and county 911 centers as he works to build support behind his $44 billion state budget proposal ...
Blaze destroys home of late Gallitzin fire chief's family
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 13—GALLITZIN, Pa. — The family of a late Gallitzin fire chief lost their home over the weekend in a Church Street house fire. Gallitzin Fire Company No. 1 spent five hours at the scene ...
'We need new blood': Faced with shrinking volunteer numbers, first responders embrace new strategies...
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 7 months agoNov. 11—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — In the past year, Richland Township Fire Department hired four full-time firefighters to drive its trucks — easing the daylight demand on its busy volunteer crew. Southmont ...
Q&A: Eau Claire going to referendum Nov. 8 for new public safety jobs
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 7—EAU CLAIRE — In just over a month's time, Eau Claire voters will be asked if the city can increase property taxes by $1.45 million to hire 15 new public safety employees. The jobs would ...
Congressman talks health care, energy, aviation during airport event
The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoApr. 13—JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — New fire stations for the Jackson Township, Spangler and Hope fire companies; a new Johnstown police and fire headquarters; and continued support for airport projects ...
Therapy dog to play important role in mental health of Newton firefighters
Newton Daily News, Iowa via Yahoo News· 12 months agoJun. 13—The newest member of the Newton Fire Department has a ruff job. When the fire station gets a call from dispatch, she gets to take a nap while the others suit up. And every so often she ...
Xylazine or 'tranq' testing strips legalized in Wisconsin in effort to combat overdoses
Gannett via AOL· 2 months agoIn a move that mirrors fentanyl testing strip distribution two years ago, Democratic Gov. Tony Evers...
What's going on in and around Somerset County?
The Daily American via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCovered bridges quilt auction Somerset County Fair The 122nd annual Somerset County Fair is Aug. 18-27 at the Somerset County Fairgrounds, 7842 Mount Davis Road, Meyersdale. Judging events and ...
