Matlock fire association hosts community BBQ

Mason County Fire District 12 Fire Association 7.0 has a few things to celebrate.

On Saturday, the association hosted a free barbecue at the Matlock Grange that was "one of the largest events ever held in our community, other than the Old Timers [Fair]," Association President Dave Persell told the Journal, with more than 250 people attending.

Then on Tuesday, Mason County commissioners ended the State of Disaster for the district, which had been in effect since May 17.

"The disaster is concluded," Mason County Administrator Mark Neary said, reading the resolution.

Fire 12 has "accomplished the...