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Haiti Changed One Man's Perspective FEBRUARY 01 - For those of you who missed the story published in the Cumberland Times-News (Friday 01/29/2010) a local Lonaconing Man, Bobby Ritchie, returned home from his volunteer efforts in Haiti. This story is fantastically written, it definitely conveys the emotional aspect of what Mr. Ritchie experienced. While we as readers cannot begin to understand what Ritchie went through nor what he saw in Haiti, we can certainly respect the fact that he went out of his way to help those in need, possibly in turn changing his own outlook on life from here on out. Welcome Home Bobby! Lonaconing man home ... (Full Story & Photos)

Photo Courtesy of Times-News, Steve Bittner.

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Miss Fire Prevention Admitted to Local Hospital JANUARY 13 - Early afternoon on Wednesday, Miss Fire Prevention 2009-2010, Miss Brittany Crossland was admitted to the local hospital for observation and testing. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Miss Crossland at the Miss Fire Prevention Pageant 2009

Happy Holidays! DECEMBER 30 - Given the New Year is right around the corner, literally. We wanted to extent best wishes and a safe coming year to all of our members and area volunteers. To those individuals who so diligently work in the emergency services field; your desire, dedication and passion is the glue that holds our country together. You are all there in time of need not only for you community but for your fellow colleagues, as well. This past year is no exception, helping friends and neighbors in need are what makes emergency services volunteers so unique. Each one will put their own safety and sense of self ... (Full Story & Photos)

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