Originally recognized as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of hostilities in World War I—the "Great War"—the armistice between the Allied nations and Germany took effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. That's why November 11, 1918, is remembered as the end of "the war to end all wars," and it's observed every year on that date, no matter the day of the week.

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Skippack Fire Company recently hosted a fire station visit for a local Daisy Scout Troop. The scouts toured the station, learned about fire prevention, practiced crawling under smoke and explored the equipment on the fire trucks. The group also had the opportunity to view their parents through a thermal camera. The evening concluded with a chance for the scouts to use a fire hose to knock rubber ducks ... (Full Story & Photos)

📅 Friday, December 4 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📅 Saturday, December 5 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMBring your wish list and get a FREE picture with Santa, enjoy Mrs Claus’s famous cookies, and warm up with complimentary hot cocoa, popcorn, and hot dogs.

If you can please bring a toy or two for the Daily Bread/Collegeville Bakery Toy Drive to support local families in need. Can’t make it to the event? Drop off your ... (Full Story & Photos)

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🚒 It's Crash Responder Safety Week! 🚓🚑

Every time we work a crash on Route 73, Route 113, or anywhere in our community, our firefighters, EMTs, police, and tow crews are just feet from moving traffic. Help us all get home safe:

✅ See flashing lights? _SLOW_DOWN_
✅ Move over a lane when it's safe
✅ Put the phone down and stay alert
✅ Give responders room to work
✅ Watch for people on foot near ... (Full Story & Photos)