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Public Safety Center improves safety in Newkirk

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The Newkirk Public Safety Center rises two stories above Maple Street in downtown Newkirk. Multiple bays house fire trucks and ambulances operated by the Newkirk Fire/EMS service (NFD), the first time in many years they were able to store all vehicles indoors. Fire Chief Adam Longcrier sits behind his desk in the biggest office he has ever worked as fire chief. In a window behind him, the old station is clearly visible, a station they had spent more than half a century in.

Chargers-Jets takeaways: Rookie Derius Davis provides a jolt with punt return TD

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On a night when the Chargers had only two plays from scrimmage gain as many as 20 yards, a punt return was their most explosive moment. Rookie Derius Davis went 87 yards for the game’s first points Monday not even two minutes into their 27-6 victory over the New York Jets.
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Presentation for dementia caregivers held at Carolyn Renfro Center

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An event providing tips for caregivers on alleviating stressors during the holidays was held at the Carolyn Renfro Center on Monday, Nov. 6. This event featured speaker Rachel Voelkers, a certified independent dementia coach and trainer, who shared information on how caregivers for those with dementia can cope during the holidays including various things caregivers and families should consider.