More Than $200,000 Awarded to Cove-Area Fire and EMS

State Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) has announced that fire and ambulance companies in the 80th District will collectively receive more than $200,000 in grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

The grant funding can be used in several ways, including construction or renovation of a company’s station, the purchase or repair of equipment, training or debt reduction.

Martinsburg Volunteer Fire Company will receive $14,248. Chief Randy Acker said the grant money will be used to upgrade rescue truck lighting to LED lights.

Claysburg Volunteer Fire Company will recei...