Bradford Era – Area fire departments struggle to survive as the list of requirements grows and the pool of available volunteers shrinks.

At their borough council meeting this week, Mount Jewett officials talked about one way to save resources: combining the Mount Jewett, Clermont (in Sergeant Township) and Hamlin Township fire departments.

The idea is still in its infancy, according to Mount Jewett Borough Council President Brett Morgan, who talked to The Era Wednesday. He said Mount Jewett officials have not yet brought the idea up to the other municipalities. Read More