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A revised cost-sharing formula based on call volume, population and property values will form the basis of a new fire service contract between Amery and three area townships, city officials said following a fire commission meeting this week that addressed concerns over rising costs and a planned equipment purchase. The City of Amery and area municipalities will be working on reaching a new agreement for fire services. The Town of Lincoln SEPTEMBER 33, a2222 submitted notice that they would METRO CREATIVETHURSDAY, CONNECTION VOL. 131 NO. 19 www.moraminn.com $1.00 the contract this not be renewing Hunters taking to the woods this season should exercise safety and take necessary precautions to enjoy your hunt. year, followed by others doing the same Now, City Administrator Alex Mansfield and city staff are working to finalize the new contract before the end of December. During the latest fire commission meeting, alternatives were discussed, mistakes were made by the city’s auditors, and the Amery something many families in struggling families since hunters to donate surplus BY JUSTIN RUNBERG Fire Department wasn’t considerthe area partake in annually 2000. venison to food pantries EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM ing getting a new truck until 2027. creating fun memories while Deer hunting season will through the state's deer The city made an effort to conalso being able to harvest run through the rest of this donation program, which As Wisconsin's nine-day tact other cities and fire personnel their own food. On average, week. The 2025 deer season has provided more than 4 gun deer season nears its runs from November 22 to million pounds of meat to conclusion Sunday, wildlife November 30. Hunting is officials are encouraging SEE HUNTING, PAGE 2 SEE FIRE, PAGE 2
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Holiday concert will benefit Historical Society BY JUSTIN RUNBERG EDITOR@THEAMERYFREEPRESS.COM
The concert will be at the Amery High School Auditorium starting at 4 p.m. . The Memories will bring holiday cheer with their performance. Although the band will play holiday melodies, the event is also a fundraiser for the Amery Historical Society. The Historical Society wouldn’t be able to host an event like this without the support of donors and members. With extra help, it frees up their schedules so they can
focus on other programs through the organization. “We're really, really grateful to all the donors and members that helped us do that. But in doing so, it now allows us to focus on program, community events, things like that,” Cynthia Sherar, Publicity and Marketing Director for the Amery Historical Society said. “That normally was taking
THE SUN The Amery Historical Society will host holiday music group The Memories on Dec. 7 at Amery High School Auditorium, marking one of the organization's two major fundraisers planned for the year as it works to expand programming and build its volunteer base.
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