Freedom Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. to Host Christmas Party After Year Off

The Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the firehall.

This year’s party is in memory of Daniel “Butch” Giarth.

Giarth, a long-time member of the fire company as well as a Freedom Township Supervisor, passed away on Dec. 30, 2020.

According to Freedom Township Volunteer Fire Company Chief Ron Henry, Giarth was the driving force behind the Christmas parties and continuing them is a way to honor his memory.

“Butch had a big heart and he loved kids,” Henry said. “He loved putting together the Christmas party and too...