Council approves ambulance lease

The Whitehall Town Council voted unanimously Monday night to enter in to an agreement to lease the Ambulance Barn, itemized equipment and inventory to Community Beacon of Hope Inc. for a three-month trial beginning March 1.

Beacon of Hope Inc. is under the direction of former Whitehall Ambulance Director Tyler Steinebach.

The decision was made after the Town of Whitehall looked at their options regarding an ambulance service and was unable to sustain their enterprise fund. Mayor Dale Davis explained an enterprise fund has to generate enough money to support itself. Council President Mac Smith...