Cove Fire Companies Take Top Honors at Central District Firemen's Convention

The Central District Volunteer Firemen's Association held its annual convention last week in Nanty Glo, with Cove-area fire companies bringing home top prizes.

The Central District convention brings together fire companies from 23 member counties and draws at least 2,000 firefighters for the three-day event.

Friendship Volunteer Fire Co. took top honors in fire prevention for its efforts to teach fire prevention throughout the Roaring Spring community. Friendship Asst. Chief James Musselman said winning the award was special and paid tribute to the late Jeff Lafferty who was instrumental in th...