FIRE ‘N ICE - A semi-trailer loaded with ice headed for a local produce packing facility caught fire on its under carriage and burned on Adams Street Saturday about 7 pm. Vidalia Fire units were called to the scene to get the fire under control and the team from Cooper Towing worked into the night to dismantle the wreckage so that it could be removed. Adams Street was closed to traffic for several hours and there were no injuries reported in the incident. FIRE ‘N ICE - A semi-trailer loaded with ice headed for a local produce packing facility caught fire on its under carriage and burned on Adams Street Saturday about 7 pm. Vidalia Fire units were called to the scene to get the fire under control and the team from Cooper Towing worked into the night to dismantle the wreckage so that it could be removed. Adams Street was closed to traffic for several hours and there were no injuries reported in the incident.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP – United Way of Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler Counties Executive Director Patricia Dixon emphasized her need for the community’s help in finding those who need assistance from the organization.Photo by Evan Riekhof
VACCINATING PETS - Several animal rescues and the city of Mount Vernon worked together to host a free dog and cat vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 16, to ensure all animals have the vaccines they need to remain healthy and refrain from spreading disease.
SIGNS CONTRACT - New Superintendent of Wheeler County Schools, Dr. C. Alex Alvarez, was welcomed during the Board of Education’s November 11 meeting. In the photo, Dr. Alvarez is surrounded by family as he signs his contract. Shown with Dr. Alvarez, from left, are: daughter Emily Thornton, family friend Owen Anderson, daughter Elizabeth Thornton, and wife Jennie Alvarez.Photo by Deborah Clark
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