North Judson Fire Chief Highlights Recent Hose Training, Commends Firefighters on Educational Progress

Photo Source: NJ-Wayne Township Fire Department FB Page

Fire Chief Joe Leszek shared some updates about the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department when the town council met last Monday.

Chief Leszek highlighted some hose technique training that the firefighters participated in during the month of September. He explained that the techniques that were taught are ones that are frequently utilized by the Valparaiso Fire Department. Continue reading

Knox Woman Gives Birth in Car on State Road 49

 

A Knox woman ended up having a baby in the backseat of a car Monday, before she could make it to the hospital.

The Northwest Indiana Times says it happened shortly after 9:00 a.m. in Valparaiso. The woman’s husband was driving her to Porter Regional Hospital, when he had to pull over near State Road 49 and Vale Park Road. The 32-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy with no complications.

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