First responders awarded for heroic rescue of 3-year-old in Grosse Ile
A group of police officers and firefighters are now being called heroes for saving the life of a three-year-old girl who nearly drowned in a friendโs pool. This week those nine first responders were awarded during a township board meeting.
Longtime Ann Arbor firefighter passes away after battling cancer
ANN ARBOR โ Retired training officer with the Ann Arbor Fire Department, Craig Sidelinger, passed away on Monday morning after a nearly two-year battle with colon cancer. Sidelinger joined AAFD as a firefighter in 2000. He held the position for 10 years before advancing to training officer -- a role he also held for 10 years. According to AAFD, Sidelinger was the longest-serving training officer in the department. โHe also helped teach public outreach such as Safety Town, Ann Arbor Ready, and the City Citizenโs Academy.