Jay Munson was a firefighter for 42 years. Author: WNEP Web Staff Updated: 6:51 PM EDT April 25, 2021
NANTICOKE, Pa. A final farewell was held for a long-time first responder in Luzerne County on Sunday.
Deputy Chief Jay Munson of the Nanticoke Fire Department passed away earlier this month at the age of 63.
Munson spent 42 of those years as a firefighter, starting as a volunteer in 1978 with Lape Hose Company 2. He was sworn in as a deputy chief for the Nanticoke Fire Department back in 2004.
Sunday s service included a processional through part of the city and many first responders from all over the area paid their respects in Luzerne County.
Over 500 people were served on Friday evening. Author: WNEP Web Staff Updated: 10:38 PM EST December 18, 2020
NANTICOKE, Pa. The City of Nanticoke partnered with the Greater Nanticoke Area School District to hand out meals for the community on Friday.
The two partnered up to feed more people because of the pandemic.
The dinner was handed out take-out and drive-thru style to the public.
They served over 500 people hot turkey and ham meals with sides and desserts. Just being able to give back during the holiday season, with the form of a holiday meal and things like that. It definitely means a lot to the community and myself, said Ron Bruza, Educational Principal of the Greater Nanticoke Area School District.