New firefighter sworn in for service

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Samuel E. Miller of London, Ohio, center, was hired as a new Bellefontaine Fire Department firefighter/EMT Wednesday, Nov. 29, and will begin his duty on Dec. 5. He was sworn in by Bellefontaine Mayor Ben Stahler, left. Also pictured is Acting Fire Chief Mark Layman as he issues Miller his badge. Miller served in the U.S. Army, and comes to the city with previous firefighter/EMT experience. “We’re pleased to welcome Sam to our team. We’re at full staff, with seven firefighters per shift,” Mayor Stahler said. (CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE PHOTO)