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This week in history: Alpha Fire Company loosens membership requirements

A decade ago, Alpha Fire Company changed its bylaws to allow firefighters who live outside of the organization’s protection area to respond to calls.
A decade ago, Alpha Fire Company changed its bylaws to allow firefighters who live outside of the organization’s protection area to respond to calls. Centre Daily Times, file

The following is a look back in the Centre Daily Times archives for the week of July 2-8.

50 years ago

In July 1967, the National Education Association announced that the State College Area School District had been named Pennsylvania’s “Pacemaker” in education. SCASD schools were cited specifically for their Work-Experience program.

25 years ago

In 1992, Independence Day celebrations got off to a damp start in Centre County. Event organizers attempted to wait out a storm that ultimately delayed the fireworks show at Beaver Stadium.

10 years ago

In July 2007, Alpha Fire Company changed its bylaws to allow firefighters who live outside of the organization’s protection area to respond to calls. Alpha Fire Chief Stanley L. Clouser said that it was an opportunity to further open up membership.

Frank Ready: 814-231-4620, @fjready

This story was originally published June 30, 2017 at 1:31 PM with the headline "This week in history: Alpha Fire Company loosens membership requirements."

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