The Lumby and District Fire Department is appealing to aspiring firefighters to join its ranks as paid on-call members. With an application deadline of Oct. 15, the department stresses this is an opportunity to work with a tight-knit, supportive team.

A newly certified lay minister has arrived at Fortuna United Methodist Church, turning personal spiritual training into active service. Having studied from 2023 to 2024, this minister says it is “surreal” to be leading a congregation, guided by a higher call to serve.