Parkesburg Borough News AUGUST 18 - Congressman Joe Pitts Comes to Parkesburg Congressman Joe Pitts will be in Parkesburg on August 25 at 9:45 at Westminster Place on First Avenue, to give a talk about this art work displayed there. The community is invited to attend. PUC Hearing for PAWC in PARKESBURG On August 31th there will be PUC hearing about the proposed 229% sewer rate increase. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Truck Fire in West Sadsbury Township AUGUST 12 - At 4:36 pm units from Parkesburg and Atglen Fire Companies responded to a reported truck on fire at WAWA, 3711 Lincoln Highway. Chief 28 responded and was updated by Chief 37, who happen to be in the area, with a working fire in the engine compartment. Chief 28 arrived and assumed command. Engine 28 pulled an attack line on arrival and extinguished the fire within four minutes. Engine 26 supplied ... (Full Story & Photos)

Funeral Arrangement For EMT Greg Kellon AUGUST 07 - It is with deep regret we announce the passing of EMT-A Greg Kellon after suffering a fall in his residence . Greg died August 6 at 14:30 pm at LGH. Funeral details are as follows, Viewing will be at the Wildes Funeral home on Thursday August 12 2010 from 1pm till 3pm with the service and internment at the Upper Octorara Church following with full fire company honors . Greg joined the Company in 1980 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mourning the Passing of Vice President Dan Stoltzfus’s Wife Barbara AUGUST 05 - It is with deep regret that the Parkesburg Fire Company announces the passing of Barbara Stoltzfus, wife of 62 years to Fire Company Vice President Dan Stoltzfus. Dan joined in 1950 and has held several positions over the years, serving on the Executive Board in many capacities, as one of the original ambulance attendants, firefighter, driver/operator and fire police. He still continues to serve ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Rescue 28 Due on Crash in Sadsbury AUGUST 03 - At 2140 hours on August 3rd, 2010 the Sadsburyville Fire Company, Parkesburg Fire Company Rescue-Engine and Pomeroy Fire Company Ambulance Division were alerted for an auto accident in the 300 block of Octorara Road in Sadsbury Township. Chief 31(Supplee) responded at 2142 hours and was advised of a two vehicle accident in the intersection of Octorara Road and Octorara Trail. Rescue 28(DC Reynolds) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Working Fire in the Borough AUGUST 03 - At 01:25 am this morning Parkesburg and an Engine from Sadsburyville were dispatched to 409 West First Avenue for an odor of smoke inside. Prior to any response the alarm was upgraded to a building, residence reporting smoke coming from a first floor apartment. Chief 28 went on location with smoke in the area, than reported a working fire in the apartment. Engine 28 responding soon after and laid ... (Full Story & Photos)

Crews Extinguished Car Fire on Main Street JULY 31 - At 9:27 pm units from Parkesburg and an Engine from Sadsburyville were dispatched to the area of 302 Main Street for a vehicle on fire. Police advised car well off upon Chief response, with a building as an exposure. Chief 28 went on location within a minute reporting one vehicle, fire in the engine compartment, fire knocked down by Police with a fire extinguisher. Engine 28 arrived as the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)

Parkesburg Ambulance Lieutenant Graduates Paramedic School JULY 30 - Parkesburg Fire Company Ambulance Lieutenant Penny Knotts graduated Paramedic School after a grueling 12 months of class, clinical training, working full time, being a mother and still finding time to volunteer! Thank you Penny for your dedication and hard work. Read more about what she had to go through to graduate: OVERVIEW Over the past 30 years, the development of emergency medical ... (Full Story & Photos)

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