Pea Ridge Fire Department Making Progress
Six months after the Pea Ridge Volunteer Fire Department stopped taking calls, the Department making progress in staffing and gear. The Fire Department has been throwing events for the community to receive donations to help fund the department. Fire Chief Chase Emerton said the department has received some equipment. “We got plenty of suits now […]
Clay Considering Extra Spending For Schools, EMA
Clay County wants to add an assistant to the EMA Director to help with emergency needs in the community. EMA Director Kyle Haney serves in the National Guard. Clay County Commissioner Bryan Coons said Haney could use help beyond that important role. “Sometimes when Kyle is here he needs some help at the other end […]
Clay Emergency Crews Act Quickly To Locate Lost Child
The work by Clay County rescue crews this week avoided what could have been a tragic accident. The county’s E-911 received a call of a missing six-year-old boy in a wooded area in Hilham. EMA Director Kyle Haney said crews immediately responded to the location and began the search process. “We acquired a bunch of […]
Clay County 9/11 Remembrance Goes Digital
Clay County has cancelled its 9th annual 9/11 ceremony. Clay County EMA Director Natalie Boone said it was a difficult decision, but the steady increase of positive COVID-19 cases forced the cancellation. Usually people would gather at the square in Celina. However, Boone said this year she asks the people of Clay County to share […]
