Residents fume over White Springs Fire Department’s Fourth of July weekend absence

Jason Futch  reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com White Springs Fire Department Chief Steve Stith was in hot water on Tuesday, July 8, during the regular Town Council meeting at the White Springs Public Library. The issue surrounding the WSFD's coverage gap during the Fourth of July Holiday was concerning not only to the Council but also to the citizens in attendance.  The first hour of the meeting focused on a review of the financial report, provided by Richard Powell of Powell Consulting. Following his report, Town Manager Lee Garner made a formal introduction to the Council and community, as the meeting marked his first official Council meeting. Some of the issues raised included