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Freeville Fire Department honors Smokey Bear

Sign outside the Freeville Fire Department Photo: Saga Communications

FREEVILLE, NY (607NewsNow) — The Freeville Fire Department is celebrating Smokey Bear.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, the department wished Smokey a happy birthday. The cartoon bear first appeared on a poster on Aug. 9, 1944.

The department said Smokey has helped generations understand a simple but important message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.

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The concert is free and open to the public.

Sophomore Raya Leikin scored two goals in the victory.

On August 31, the Cortland County YMCA's Fitness Center will close for renovations.