District prepares for sales tax election
Allen County Commissioners will put a half-cent sales tax increase proposal before Allen County voters in November and will approve the measure at their meeting on Tuesday. Sales tax revenue would be used to fund Allen County Emergency Services. At…
Carr Tree and SavATree “join forces” | Business
JAMAICA – SavATree, one of the largest tree care companies in the country, recently announced that it has “joined forces with the founder of Carr Tree and his team.” “With this transition, we are committed to serving you and our…
Dedicated Juliaetta resident Wendi Dodge combines her duties as a paramedic with community service
JULIAETTA, ID – An EMT, city council member and caregiver for many in her community, Wendi Dodge has lived in Juliaetta for 20 years, a place she wouldn’t give up for the world. For her, the Gwen fire was a…
Board approves bridge repairs and describes EMS as an indispensable service
By Mary Zielinski WASHINGTON It could take a year to complete, but Washington County supervisors agreed Tuesday that keeping two rural bridges in service is worth the effort. The bridges, both of which are essentially low-water crossings, on Larch Avenue…
Volunteer emergency services in rural northern Idaho temporarily relieved of 24-hour response requirement • Idaho Capital Sun
In an unusual move, Idaho health officials granted a volunteer ambulance service in rural north-central Idaho a waiver for a 24-hour response Requirement in Idaho law. The Idaho Department of Health and Human Services board on Thursday unanimously approved a…
Community members express their opinion on the proposed ordinance on alcohol sales hours
RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – Wednesday’s Law and Finance Committee meeting resulted in the alcohol sales hours ordinance being presented to the Rapid City Council full meeting on Monday. The law firm drafted the ordinance that was presented at the…
Floyd County officials are considering a tax to fund emergency services
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (WAVE) – Floyd County, Indiana residents may have to spend more on their safety. Council members are considering new local income taxes to fund emergency services. “We have to find a way to fund this,” said Councilman…
Kronenwetter has proposal for rescue services reviewed externally
KRONENWETTER, Wis. (WSAW) – Kronenwetter’s ambulance proposal is setting off alarm bells. The community wants to know what to do next and how to address some challenges in the emergency medical services industry. Now the village is receiving help from…
