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Backlash at council meeting after Hollidaysburg FD receives grant

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Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department in Hollidaysburg is getting a $500,000 state grant for new equipment. The decision was made on Thursday, Sept. 14 during a Borough Council meeting. The backlash is coming from the Hollidaysberg watchdog group. The request comes after the former chief pleaded guilty to using over $55,000 from a grant.

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Backlash at council meeting after Hollidaysburg FD receives grant

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Phoenix Volunteer Fire Department in Hollidaysburg is getting a $500,000 state grant for new equipment, but not everyone is happy with this decision. The decision was made on Thursday, Sept. 14 during a Borough Council meeting. The backlash is coming from the Hollidaysburg watchdog group. The Assistant Fire Chief, Eric Schmitt, says that the funding is necessary, but watchdog President Richard Latker said that the de…

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WTAJ News broke the news on Friday, September 15, 2023.
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