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Thomasville to buy fire gear with FEMA grant Thomasville FD Dagger units replace obsolete units (Source: TFR) By Dave Miller | May 12, 2021 at 1:55 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 1:55 PM THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Thomasville Fire Rescue was recently awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) of $248,000, which will fund 42 new Dragger Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), equipment that enables them to safely enter environments dangerous to life or health. The FEMA grant aims to provide direct financial assistance to fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel, enha...

chowell@weirtondailytimes.com MEMORIAL — Sgt. Mark DeAngelo and Sgt. Troy Bickers stand before a memorial dedicated to the memory of law enforcement officers who have served in Weirton. City officers and guests gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning in observance of National Police Week. -- Craig Howell WEIRTON — Gathered in front of the Weirton Municipal Building Tuesday morning, representatives of the city’s law enforcement agency, city officials and other guests paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of police officers across the country. Peace Off...

Special to the Chronicle Three members of Thomasville Fire Rescue (TFR) were recently honored with a pinning ceremony to commemorate their completion of fire recruit training. Recognized during the ceremony were Donterrius Buck, and Jelani Muhammad who were promoted to Firefighter I, and Kevin White who was promoted to Firefighter III. The socially distanced ceremony held at TFR Station 1 was attended by family members, colleagues, and Team Thomasville leadership. “It is an honor to lead the pinning ceremony of the newest members of our TFR family,” said TFR Chief Tim Connell. “Days lik...

chowell@heraldstaronline.com WEIRTON – The Weirton Planning Commission Wednesday gave preliminary approval for a subdivision plan along a portion of Putnam Lane. The commission held a public hearing to take comment from citizens prior to approving the subdivision. Jessie Kreig, of Kensington Investment Properties, owner of the property, was the only citizen in attendance, explaining the subdivision would focus on five lots. One lot currently had a duplex, and Kreig said he plans to build a new single-family house on another lot. “The rest of the lots, I have nothing set in stone,”...

Managing editor WEIRTON — The Weirton Planning Commission, on Wednesday, gave preliminary approval for a subdivision plan along a portion of Putnam Lane. The commission held a public hearing, to take comment from citizens, prior to approving the subdivision. Jessie Kreig, of Kensington Investment Properties, owner of the property, was the only citizen in attendance, explaining the subdivision would focus on five lots. One lot currently had a duplex, and Kreig said he plans to build a new single-family house on another lot. “The rest of the lots, I have nothing set in stone,” he said. Up...