Hermitage firefighters honored for pulling man from car sinking in lake

Hermitage firefighters honored for pulling man from car sinking in lake

HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) - Three Hermitage firefighters are back to work Thursday after a shift last week took a dangerous turn. Last week, a car plunged into Lake Julie in Buhl Park and the firefighters were recently honored for the dramatic rescue. Hermitage Fire Chief John Flynn still has the marks on his hands -- cuts and scabs. "I got cut up pretty good from the glass and ended up with an infection," he said. Flynn, along with Captain Lawrence…

Firefighters recognized for Lake Julia rescue

HERMITAGE — As Hermitage fire Chief John Flynn, Capt. Lawrence Clark and Lt. Adam Prather received their proclamations, a packed audience of firefighters, family members and others enthusiastically rose to give them a standing ovation.

Greater Napanee council notes: firefighters recognized for rescue on the river, Guitars ‘n Cars looks to rock downtown Sept. 20

Sarah Williams Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Town of Greater Napanee Council convened on March 25 for a regular meeting. Among topics of discussion were several events, from a barbecue competition to the return of Guitars ‘n Cars. Council also discussed the Arts and Culture Awards, among several other matters. In departure from the agenda, the meeting kicked off with recognition given to first responders in the wake of a local emergen…