It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Firefighter Jim Welka, a dedicated member of the Belle Valley Fire Department, who bravely served our community for 45 years.

Watch for Santa and your Belle Valley Fire Department volunteers starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Join Belle Valley Volunteer Fire Department this Saturday, Nov. 23, from noon to 4 p.m. at Walmart, 3711 Elm St., Erie, to support the Marine Corp Toys for Tots campaign. Help ignite the spirit of giving by bringing a new, unwrapped nonviolent toy to Stuff the Truck! We'll be filling our fire engine with your generous gifts to help provide disadvantages Erie County children with a wonderful Christmas! Join us and our sponsor, Cumulus Media, for this kickoff of the holiday season!

The Belle Valley Volunteer Fire Department held its annual elections for Business Officers, Board of Directors, and Fire Chief Officers on Nov. 10. These members will assume (or reassume) their positions in 2025. Fire line officers and support personnel are selected by the chief officers and will be announced when those selections are made.

Don't miss your chance to grab tickets for our fall Purse Bingo! Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; bingo, raffles, baskets and more starting at noon. Food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale; BYOB. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Must be 18 or accompanied by an adult to attend. For more info, contact Laura 814-825-4359 or Kathy 814-823-3953.

Erie Gives is an opportunity to support your Belle Valley volunteer firefighters. Please consider the emergency medical personnel and firefighters who respond when your family needs assistance when you donate on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from midnight to midnight. Donate at https://eriegives.org/organi.../belle-valley-fire-department We appreciate your support!

Belle Valley is pleased to host National Night Out at our station at 1514 Norcross Road from 6 PM to 8 PM on Tuesday, August 6 Something for everyone, including free food and no-alcoholic beverages. Please join us!