The Sylvania Township and the Springfield Township fire departments have joined forces to offer HERO (Health, Education Resources, and Outreach), a community paramedicine program. Lt. Shawn Wittkop, a Sylvania firefighter/paramedic with extensive nursing experience, and Jodi Livecchi, a retired Springfield firefighter with a background in mental health concerns, bring their expertise to residents of Sylvania, city and township; Springfield Township, Holland, Spencer, Swanton, and Harding townships. Continue reading These HEROs make a difference in the lives of people