LEPC takes collaborative approach to disaster planning (Newton Daily News)

Over the years, Jasper County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Sparks has attended plenty of emergency planning meetings, both in his current role and as the Newton Fire Chief prior to his retirement.

Over the years, Jasper County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Sparks has attended plenty of emergency planning meetings, both in his current role and as the Newton Fire Chief prior to his retirement.

Chief bows out of sheriff’s race (Camarillo Acorn)

Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach has not officially announced his retirement. “I hope people don’t start shoving me to ward the door just yet,” said the 55-year-old Camarillo resident. “Don’t start baking cakes or planning parties.

Oxnard Police Chief John Crombach has not officially announced his retirement. “I hope people don’t start shoving me to ward the door just yet,” said the 55-year-old Camarillo resident. “Don’t start baking cakes or planning parties.

Willis city manager announces retirement (The Conroe Courier)

After 46 years in municipal government and five years with the city of Willis, City Manager Jim McAlister has announced his retirement, effective May 28.

After 46 years in municipal government and five years with the city of Willis, City Manager Jim McAlister has announced his retirement, effective May 28.

Willis city manager announces retirement (The Conroe Courier)

After 46 years in municipal government and five years with the city of Willis, City Manager Jim McAlister has announced his retirement, effective May 28.

After 46 years in municipal government and five years with the city of Willis, City Manager Jim McAlister has announced his retirement, effective May 28.

Instruments stolen from Manor Twp. music store (Lancaster Online)

The owner of a music store in Manor Township said an unknown suspect broke into his store and stole valuable instruments — including two amplifiers he was planning on using during his retirement.Dale K. Fryberger, owner of Manor Music Mansion on 3110 Blue Rock Road, told police that an unknown…

The owner of a music store in Manor Township said an unknown suspect broke into his store and stole valuable instruments — including two amplifiers he was planning on using during his retirement.Dale K. Fryberger, owner of Manor Music Mansion on 3110 Blue Rock Road, told police that an unknown…