The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

This week provides local students, businesses and workers an opportunity to brush up on their safety skills during National Fire Prevention Week. The annual event focuses on raising awareness about what to do when the unthinkable happens, but it also gives us the chance to commend area emergency personnel for their service to the community.

It's easy to forget about them. After all, it's not every day we have an emergency. However, the selfless commitment these men and women give to our communities shouldn't go unnoticed. Local EMT squads, fire departments and police officers dedicate count...