Fire Aid, Mental Health Support and Pool Plans at Helper Council Meeting

Fire Aid, Mental Health Support and Pool Plans at Helper Council Meeting

At Helper City Council on June 5, 2025, topics included mental health resources for the police department, fire department jurisdiction, the Helper Pool and grants for the city. Before agenda items were addressed, the council opened up for public comment. Chad Closs stood before the council to ask about trees that had fallen down near his home and who was responsible for cleaning those up. He was directed to public works who could help face the …

Rising from the ashes: ‘Community helper’ Kristy Jocelyn reflects on life after traumatic house fire

Editor’s note: This is part of the Chronicle’s occasional series called “Whatever happened to …?” Today’s story is about the aftermath of a fire that destroyed the home of “community helper” Kristy Jocelyn the day after Christmas 2024.