Public hearings are set for fire department merger, other matters

By: TONY MARKS Editor A public hearing to discuss a proposed merger of the Lone Pine Fire Department and the Ward 5 Fire Department is set for 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 11, before the next meeting of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury. President Bryan Vidrine, during the executive committee meeting held Monday, June 6, said the hearing is for “anyone who is against merging to have a chance to…