Holiday heroes: Workers sacrifice Christmas to serve communities

Holiday heroes: Workers sacrifice Christmas to serve communities

While many people have the day off for the holidays, essential workers across mid-Michigan remain on duty to keep communities safe and powered. Mason Fire Chief Kerry Minshall and 31 staff members remain on call 24/7 during Christmas, sacrificing holiday celebrations to serve the community. Consumers Energy crews prepare for potential power outages as icy rain threatens power lines later this week. Emergency services operate around the clock reg…