GPD, Cop Stop partnering to raise funds for officer’s infant daughter
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GPD, Cop Stop partnering to raise funds for officer’s infant daughter

The Germantown Police Department and Cop Stop are teaming up in an effort to raise money for Officer Brian Quinn’s infant daughter, Caroline. Caroline, has been working hard to stay healthy while fighting against atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD). When this beautiful four-month old girl was born, doctors discovered that certain parts of her heart were…

Take-Back: City collects 424 pounds of prescription meds
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Take-Back: City collects 424 pounds of prescription meds

On Saturday, the Germantown Police Department partnered with the Kroger on Farmington Boulevard and participated in the DEA’s National Drug Take Back initiative. They were able to collect a total of 424 pounds of prescription medications. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of…

Education Commission honors Teacher, Student of the Month
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Education Commission honors Teacher, Student of the Month

The October Teacher of the Month and Youth Excellence winners were honored by the Education Commission at the Oct. 11 meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The October Teacher of the Month was awarded to Ms. Laura Wade, a second grade teacher at Riverdale School.Since she was a little girl, Ms. Wade has…

Ringing the Bell: Siefert recounts her battle with breast cancer over three years
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Ringing the Bell: Siefert recounts her battle with breast cancer over three years

By Amber Wadovic Those unfamiliar might believe cancer treatment to be a one time process: receive the diagnosis, undergo treatment, and it either succeeds or it does not. For many cancer patients, however, it can be a lengthy, ongoing process, complete with all the emotional ups and downs and successes and failures the rest of…