Prophetstown Fire Protection District firefighters have been getting the department’s two new rescue boats modified and ready for service, with a progress report and an on-site inspection provided at the November Board of Trustees meeting.
Prophetstown’s First Responders are hoping more community members will join the ranks as Emergency Medical Responders, so they’re once again offering a convenient course designed to help fill the need for trained personnel.
Spooky season is here, and with it are plenty of family friendly festivities in the area for all ages to enjoy. If you have an event you’d like to submit, please email news@aroundptown.com.
At the Prophetstown Fire Protection District Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Oct. 9, Fire Chief Gerald Armstrong announced that he’ll be retiring in April 2024 after 40 years of service.
Sealed bids for Prophetstown Fire Protection District’s (PFPD) two surplus boats were opened at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 11. With 20 bids received, the highest bid for Lyndon’s boat was $1,200 by Jim Sears and the highest for Prophetstown’s was $3,553.01 by Evan Vaillencourt, with both accepted by trustees.
Janel Stahr of Rock Falls is the new owner of AroundPtown.com. She also owns and operates Stahr Media, along with her husband, Nathan. While their business focuses on website user experience and development, print graphic design and marketing, they both have a rich history in and passion for the news business.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Vandemore Funeral Home & Crematory-Atkinson Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Zion United Methodist Church in Hooppole.
The Hooppole Legion will close up the kitchen until next winter.
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