NEWS

Saint Jo EMS relocates to its new building

Published

10 years ago

04/02/2016

By ERIC VICCARO

Saint Jo Fire Chief Scott Thomas said he’s wanted a separate site for the city’s emergency medical services equipment. That need was fulfilled this past month as the new building was opened for use.

“We were running out of room at our station,” said Thomas, who also oversees the EMS operation. “When you upgrade, you get bigger equipment. It can take two bays to fit a truck.”

Thomas said the fire station at 101 W. Howell was cramped, and they couldn’t add on anywhere because the fire station is landlocked.

Saint Jo VFD carries eight vehicles plus an all-terrain vehicle and the “jaws of life” extraction device. All of this takes room. Read the full story on the new EMS building at Saint Jo in your weekend News.

Pictured: Ambulances in the recently completed emergency medical services building in Saint Jo. (Photo by Eric Viccaro)

NEWS

State tennis champs celebrated with “Victory Lap”

Published

2 minutes ago

05/13/2026

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The Bowie community came out Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the 3A state tennis doubles team of Heidi and Willow Siebert with a “victory lap” parade through downtown Bowie. The Mighty Marching Maroon, Steppers and Bowie fire and police participated in the celebration. The winning team was all smiles waving to folks along the route especially those who held signs for the champions. (Photos by Barbara Green)

NEWS

Saint Jo City Council set to meet

Published

1 day ago

05/12/2026

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The Saint Jo City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on May 13 in regular session.
Items on the agenda include:
Appointment and approval of a fire marshal for the city.
Discuss support for Councilman Jack Dunn’s proposition to petition for additional sales tax revenue from the state for infrastructure purposes.
Consider dates for the 2026-27 budget workshop and ordinance workshop.
Approve minutes and monthly financials.