Sheldon Fire News Today

Charles J. Perl of Strykersville, N.Y. passed away Oct. 29, 2023.

Despite the efforts of the 15 West Midlands firefighters, the four boys died after falling in the lake.

Thomas O’Donnell emigrated from Ireland to Virginia and applied for his American citizenship on May 22, 1838. He married Brigit Kennedy, an Irish girl. Thomas and Bridget raised three boys:

REGIONAL—Some O’Brien County employers were hosts to more than 230 high school students from four school districts for the sixth annual O’Brien County Career Day on Friday, April 21.

SHELDON—While eye lens manufacturer ZEISS may not have seen a use for its Sheldon facility anymore, an electrical company wants to make utilize the property at 300 16th St.

SHELDON—Scott Meinecke and Chuck Ball did not have a history of family members who were firefighters, so there was no natural draw for them to join the Sheldon Fire Co.

SHELDON—Despite an increase of wages for city staff for the 2022-23 fiscal year, the city of Sheldon’s workers’ compensation renewal will only see a modest increase.

SHELDON—The Sheldon Fire Co. responded to three fires in a four-day span over the past week.

SHELDON—The Sheldon Fire Co. is asking the Sheldon City Council to post “No Parking” signs at the intersection of 11th Street and Fifth Avenue.

SHELDON—A vehicle on fire was in a problematic place, but the Sheldon Fire Co. put out the blaze before it could cause any serious harm on Tuesday, Jan. 25.