The Galesburg Fire Department will be making history on Monday, May 2nd. Galesburg native Haley Stevenson will be sworn-in during a ceremony in the City Council Chambers at Galesburg City Hall at 10:00 am on Monday. Stevenson will be the first female firefighter for the City. In a statement, Chief Randy Hovind said, "This is an achievement that is long overdue." He added, "We.know that this is the first step of many towards accomplishing levels of diversity that truly represent our community." In correlation with the City of Galesburg's strategic goal of a diverse city workforce, the Galesburg Fire Department has expanded diversification efforts. Find more information on how to become a firefighter on the City's website. The Galesburg Fire Department has begun offering orientation and study groups to help prepare individuals who are interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter. The City of Galesburg hopes to expand opportunities to work for the Fire De
Clearing new heights that is what Julie Sabo does Published by sports@presspub. on Mon, 05/24/2021 - 10:32am
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Vaulter Julie Sabo clears the bar. (Photo by Danielle DeFalco)
Like grandfather, like father and now like daughter that is how it is in the Sabo family. Eastwood sophomore Julie Sabo was named Northern Buckeye Conference Field Event Athlete of the Meet after winning the pole vault. She did it by shattering a seven-year-old record, but the league’s award took her by surprise. “It was neat. I was not expecting to get it honestly, and just hearing my name was kind of shocking. It was a good feeling to have,” Sabo said.