Sparta Fire Chief Young Wrapping Up His 40-Year Career
Chief Kirk Young will soon wrap up his 40-year career with the Sparta Fire Department this week. Young said he got his start after his wife pointed him to a newspaper ad stating Sparta was hiring police and firefighters. Young, a factory worker at the time, decided to take the job to better himself. Young […]
Temps Near Zero Tuesday Night, Sparta Chief Says Keep Fire Safety In Mind
With temperatures tonight expected around zero, staying warm will be key, but Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said safety is equally important. Young said many people neglect fire safety in efforts to keep warm. He said the most common thing he sees is fires caused by space heaters. “They have a space heater there and […]
Sparta Officials Working Through Timing Issues With Siren-Activated Traffic Lights
Sparta officials working through hiccups with the city’s new siren-activated traffic lights. Programmer Tommy Johnson said the system will hold the emergency vehicle’s lane to green, so drivers have time and room to yield. Johnson said at the same time, opposing lanes will lock to a red light. However, there have been some issues with […]
Weekend Rain Should Help Dry Conditions In White Co.
After a dry start to the week, Sparta residents should be able to receive burn permits starting Monday. Sparta Fire Chief Kirk Young said Friday’s rain and the forecasted weekend rain should make conditions safer for outdoor burns. He said they use several avenues to inform the decision on whether or not to issue burn […]
