The Whitney Fire Department is accepting donations of toys that will be distributed to children this Christmas. The community is invited to donate new, packaged toys at one of the collection boxes the department has made available. Collection boxes can be found at Whitney City Hall, located at 115 West Jefferson Avenue, or the Whitney … Continue reading WVFD toy drive now underway
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Firefighters battle hay, field fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 14, 2023 Local fire departments battled a hay and field fire off of HCR 1248 in the Whitney area Friday night, September 8. Firefighters were called to the area at around 10 p.m. and were on scene until approximately 1 a.m. They were able to contain the fire and save nearby … Continue reading Firefighters battle hay, field fire
Council discusses ESD 1 contract renewal
Editor: Shannon Cottongame January 25, 2023 The Whitney City Council met in a regular session Thursday, January 19, to discuss renewal of the city's contract with Emergency Services District (ESD) 1, hear departmental reports and review other monthly business. Interim Fire Chief Roy McCleary and Wayland Price, the city's former fire chief, spoke to the … Continue reading Council discusses ESD 1 contract renewal
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