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Retiring Coroner, Doug Norman Receives Award
Retiring Coroner , Doug Norman Receives Award Doug Norman was presented with an award by the Commissions on Monday, February 1, 2021, commemorating his distinguished tenure as the Schuyler County Coroner. He has held the people’s trust since January 1, 1985, as they kept him in office for 36 years, until he retired December…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Greentop House Fire
During sub-zero temperatures, the Greentop Fire Department battled to extinguish a house fire on Sunday, February 14, 2021. The department received a call around 4:30 p.m. about smoke coming from one of the walls at a home on 202 West Sixth Street. According to Fire Chief John Newland, upon arrival, they found that not only…
Read MoreSchuyler Shivers Thru Historic Freezing Lows
Both residents and the area wildlife have been challenged by the snow and ice conditions that have kept Schuyler County in the icy grips of winter for the past two weeks. Local deer have been forced to dig deep down through the snow in search of food. (Photo courtesy of Ron Morgan). Dangerously cold temperatures…
Read MoreWhen Requesting Emergency Services
If you have flu like symptoms, are quarantined, or under self-quarantine, please let the dispatcher know. Sharing this information with the 911 Dispatchers, will help our first responders take the necessary precautions to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday – Do You Know These Schuyler Residents?
Throwback Thursday – Do You Know These Schuyler Residents? I found these photos in a drawer next to my computer and thought it was about time that we named who they were and what year the photo was taken. Hopefully, our readers can identify some of the people in each of the different photos. Interesting…
Read MoreFace Mask Myths By Dr. Julia McNabb
Face Mask Myths By Dr. Julia McNabb Setting aside the controversy regarding whether the general public should or should not wear a face mask while at businesses or gatherings, there are a number of face mask myths that are circulating in social media. Addressing a few of these myths: Myth 1: Masks can be made…
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