The Carthage Fire Department could have in its inventory a rebuilt fire tanker and the first, all new fire engine added to the fleet in decades by the end of the summer.
City officials say they hope to replace all 11 existing storm sirens in Carthage in time for the start of the height of severe storm season in May.
An opinion issued by the Missouri Attorney General’s office on Jan 20 leaves a long-standing practice, giving county sheriffs across Missouri money they control, in doubt.
In the 2011 Christmas season many area businesses, school groups and community organizations participated in the Salvation Army’s Bell Ringer Competition.
Several big and potentially expensive projects, dealing with fire safety and emergency management, are on the agenda for a special Carthage City Council Public Safety Committee.
