The Centralia City Council meeting on Tuesday night was packed with emergency responders as the Centralia Police Department recognized its officers, employees and volunteers during an awards ceremony. Two officers received the Medal of Distinction, the police department’s second highest award. “It is awarded to department members who distinguish themselves in the line of duty by acts of personal bravery, not falling within the guidelines for the Medal of Valor,” Police Chief Carl Nielsen said, adding it is presented in the form of a medal, a ribbon bar and a certificate.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2016 5:03:48 AM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle

The town is mourning the death of firefighter/EMT Doug Clement, the son of a former fire chief. Clement, 44, died of an apparent heart attack, said Town Administrator Barbara Lucas. “It is with great sadness that the town of New Hampton announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/A-EMT Douglas Clement,” the town said in a news release.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NewHampshire.com

Lebanon Fire Chief Perry Gerome is working under an ultimatum issued by the city manager after calling on-duty fire crews and equipment to his home to help celebrate his wife’s 50th birthday by pretending the house was on fire. The chief also had crews deliver a chain saw to help him clear fallen limbs after a storm earlier this year.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Dayton Daily News

The trial of a Lansing man accused of striking and killing a firefighter last year is delayed indefinitely, after a judge ruled Wednesday that he is incompetent to stand trial. Grant Taylor, 23, is facing murder and other charges in the death of 35-year-old Dennis Rodeman, who was killed in September while he and other firefighters were collecting donations for charity near the intersection of Cedar Street and Jolly Road.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: detroit free press

VIDEO - It is a colorful way to add some pep to your step. Color runs are all the rage right now. Joggers and walkers are caked in a tsunami of brilliant powder. "You look like a giant ornament," said runner Rachel Suddeth. "It's fun!" An event scheduled for this summer in Oklahoma City is billed as "10,000+ pounds of colorful food-grade cornstarch transforms you into a vibrant rainbow.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFOR-TV NBC 4 Oklahoma City