Fire & Emergency Services Awards handed out
Civilian Isaiah Linton, left, was presented a Life Saver Award, with his two siblings and mother by his side, with Assistant Chief Eric Barhorst, second to right, and Fire Chief Chad Hollinger, far right, for his actions on March 27, 2020. A fire broke out in an upstairs bedroom of their home and Isaiah quickly helped his siblings escape the fire while his mother was out on a quick trip to the grocery store. Awards for selfless and extraordinary acts were given out during a ceremony at Sidney Fire Station 1 on March 11.
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Sidney Mayor Mike Barhorst, left, and Fire Chief Chad Hollinger, far right, presented civilian Jim Mangas, center in a grey jacket, with the Fire Chief’s Medal of Honor for saving the life of a choking victim dining near him at a local restaurant on Oct. 27, 2019. Mangas’ family, the victim and her family were present for the presentation of the award. Awards for selfless and extraordinary acts were g
2021 Sidney Waterpark rates adopted
SIDNEY The 2021 Sidney Waterpark rates were established during the Sidney City Council Monday evening teleconference meeting.
City Council adopted the resolution Sidney Parks and Recreation Director Duane Gaier presented on the waterpark fees. The Sidney Waterpark did not open in 2020, but council approved some rate increases before the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the city pool from opening. SwimSafe Management will run pool operations this year, and some rates were adjusted due to the new contract with the company.
For 2021, the daily admission for preschool children is set at $4.50, up from $4 in 2019, and for adults, seniors and youth it will remain at $4.50. The individual-only season pass will cost $35, up from $34 in 2019. Replacement photo season passes will remain at $15. Training rentals will increase to $80 per hour, versus $15 per hour per guard as in the past. The two-hour pool rental will increase to $360, up from $300.
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Two rescued from house fire
By Luke Gronneberg - lgronneberg@sidneydailynews.com
Firefighters prepare to enter a house at 631 St. Marys Avenue that was on fire Saturday morning, Feb. 13.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Smoke pours out of windows at 631 St. Marys Avenue that was on fire Saturday morning, Feb. 13.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
A firefighter sprays water onto a house at 631 St. Marys Avenue that was on fire Saturday morning, Feb 13.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
A firefighter looks out a window of a house at 631 St. Mary’s Avenue that was on fire Saturday, Feb 13 morning.
Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
Elderly couple rescued from balcony during Oak Ridge Drive fire
SIDNEY Two elderly residents were transported to the hospital after being rescued from a balcony during an early Thursday morning fire at their home on Oak Ridge Drive.
According to the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services, firefighters were dispatched to 673 Oak Ridge Drive on the report of a structure fire with occupants trapped in a bedroom and unable to escape on Thursday, Feb. 11, around 1:58 a.m. Also dispatched to the fire were Anna Fire and EMS and Lockington and VanBuren Township Fire Departments.
Upon arrival, Sidney Fire crews found a one-story home with a walk-out basement with fire showing from the front of the residence and heavy smoke coming from the remainder of the house and eaves. Multiple Shelby County Deputies and Sidney Police officers were on the scene and advised the residents had made it out of the house, but were now trapped in the smoke on a balcony. Fire crews, along with law e