News About Town: Matthews Fire & EMS have responded to a handful of active fires lately. Recently the team paired up with the Wesley Chapel Fire Department to put out a fire at a single wide on Potters Road. Wesley Chapel issued an important reminder that may save the life of a firefighter:
It is against the law to drive over any fire department hose line that is in the roadway. While on scene a citizen drove over our supply hose while crews were operating inside the building. [Union County Sheriff’s Office] did issue a ticket. We want to take this time to remind citizens that not only are Fire Department lives dependent on this supply hose, but so are victims. Please be patient with our crews or consequences could occur.
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News Around Town: Join the Matthews Chamber this holiday season in supporting small businesses. From now through November 30th, The Chamber is rewarding shoppers for supporting local businesses from their Shop Matthews Holiday Guide. Participants include Bear Food, Sardis Marketplace, the HELP Center, and other local businesses. Email receipts from your purchases or donations of $10 or more to admin@matthewschamber.org and receive a raffle ticket for a Weekly Wednesday Drawings, including gift cards, merchandise and more!
One Good Thing: Butler Band has a raffle going on, too! Enter to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card, a year of Starbucks, and/or Chick-fil-A For A Year. Proceeds from tickets will be used for current band needs, such as replacing old brass equipment, investing in a new drum-line, pep band support, more travel opportunities to away games, workshops, and improvement to the band practice field.