Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers in Howard at the loss of their fire chief Robert Mann Jr. Bob was accidentally killed while logging on his property. Bob is survived by his wife and two children. The Howard fire company is setting up an educational memorial fund to help support his children. Donations can be made to: Howard Volunteer Fire Company, Attn: Robert Mann Memorial, P.O. Box 276, Howard, PA 16841.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers in Howard, at the loss of a long time member. Bill Holt recently succumbed his battle of cancer. Bill was a well respected active fire police member of the Howard fire company.