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Volunteer fire departments are nearing a breaking point. About 37,000 firefighters suit up every day in Pennsylvania, according to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. That’s down tenfold from the 1970s, when there were about 300,000 firefighters. “That’s close to a crisis in my mind,” said New Kensington fire

Interview: Jeff Allen of THE POINT 94.1 talks about the STURGIS RALLY and Life as a DJ

Live music, food and kids’ games will be featured on Saturday when the Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department kicks off the Memorial Day holiday weekend by hosting a Party in the Park. Admission is free for the event at Greensburg’s St. Clair Park. It’s intended as an alternative to the usual

Friday marked the final day of filing week for local primary races in Clark County with a flurry of last-second additions to the ballot. As of 5 p.m., 19 more candidates filed for their respective rac

The Kirksville City Council got a look at the Kirksville Police Department’s five year strategic plan at a study session that was held on Monday, May 8. In an 18-page thesis, Chief Scott Williamson offered up five goals and objectives the department will strive for through 2028: Crime reduction; reduced traffic-related injuries and accidents; the development, strengthening and sustainability of partnerships; the development of personnel, increasing retention and the expansion of recruitment ef...

The Kirksville City Council at their regular meeting held on April 17, approved an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement between the city and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant for the construction of a paved multi-modal sidewalk in the right-of-way along the north side of Washington Street, from Osteopathy to Main Street, and establishing the mayor and city manager as authorized representatives for the city.

The Kirksville City Council, at its regular meeting on April 17, approved an ordinance granting a parking variance for a temporary rental at 816 S. Baltimore Street.

City Council members Rick Steele and Jennifer Walston were sworn into office at a special meeting of the Kirksville City Council held on April 10. Both Steele and Walston emerged victorious from the April 4 Municipal Election. Both were incumbent council members.

Kirksville Public Works Director Glenn Balliew was recognized with a resolution by the Kirksville City Council at their April 3 regular meeting. On April 14, Balliew is retiring from the city after almost 10 years of service.

The Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce held a candidate’s forum for Kirksville City Council candidates on March 21 at A.T. Still University. There are nine candidates running for two seats open on the city council. Candidates for the council are Kevin A. Alm, Wesley Gerber, Marva Marie, Jennifer Walston, Stephanie Deren, Rick Steele, Danny McDowell, Angie Sullivan and Tom Stinson. Gerber did not attend the forum.