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Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees

Posted on April 27, 2023April 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees
Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees

Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees Board of Trustees honors the late Attorney James J. Roche naming the board room in his honor The Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday April 25, 2023 saluted trustees Chris Evoy, former board chairman, and Craig Schmidt, whose terms expire in May. The board approved resolutions commending them…

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“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24
“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24

“Plan Your Escape” is the theme for the Orland Fire Protection District annual Open House Sept. 24 The Orland Fire District urges the “Plan Your Escape” message for our annual Open House which will be held onSept. 24th. The Orland Fire Protection District will host its open house on Saturday, Sept. 24 in anticipation with…

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Politics at Moraine Valley?

Posted on January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Politics at Moraine Valley?

Politics at Moraine Valley? Hastings denies involvement; candidate disagrees By Steve Metsch An election challenge of five candidates for the Moraine Valley Community College board appears to be politically motivated, said one candidate. Joseph Murphy, an 18-year incumbent whose candidacy is one of those targeted, said the challenges are “a big power play by (Orland…

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Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees

Posted on May 23, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees

Orland Fire Protection District swears in Trustees Evoy elected to second term as Orland Fire Protection District Board President; former OFPD Commissioner Craig Schmidt elected to first term as OFPD Trustee Christopher Evoy was elected to a second term as President of the Orland Fire Protection District Board of Trustees at its meeting Tuesday night…

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