As we approach the fall harvest season, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind motorists to be watchful for farm equipment on roads. Please allow extra time in your daily travels to give room and consideration to farmers transporting equipment and crops on the roadways. Please be watchful for farm equipment entering and turning off the roads into driveways or … [Read more...]
Preston Police Chief Schultz retires from department
On August 5th, retiring Preston Police Chief Matt Schultz made his final call out of service before passing the reins to Sergeant Blaise Sass who was sworn in as the new police chief that evening. “It was bittersweet, but I’m confident that he’ll keep the operation running smoothly,” Schultz said. Schultz started working with the Preston Police Department in June 2000 and … [Read more...]
Jim McCabe Volunteer firefighter retires after 48 years of service
The “adrenaline rush” many Emergency Medical Services - EMS experience is something Jim McCabe is familiar with working as a Volunteer Fireman in Spring Valley for 48 years. The decision to retire his gear was not an easy one and his epinephrine levels are still triggered when he hears an alarm to report to an emergency situation which Jim hears through the pager he carries … [Read more...]
ALERRT Training held at Rushford
The week of August 19, ALERRT training was held at the high school in Rushford. Interviewed on August 20, Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge stated, “The training today is ALERRT training. It’s a training that was brought here by the FBI, and the Sheriff’s office is hosting the training. The FBI brings it here free of cost to local agencies… We’ve also invited local … [Read more...]
ER Retirees
Canton Fire •Randy Gossman, 24 years, Chief and Assistant Chief •Nick Prestby, 5 years Chatfield Fire •Tim Danielson, 23 years, 8 years as treasurer Houston Ambulance •Becci Rediske, 11 years Houston Fire Department •Chief Joe Krage, 20 years, 6 years as chief •Tom Hill, 11 years •Mark Olson, 20 years •Kevin Knutson, 20 years Houston Police … [Read more...]