Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company Chief Joshua Wells, right, honored the fire company’s longest serving firefighter, Jerry Royer, at the fire company’s annual service recognition banquet held at the Aster Event Center, Grange Rd, Upper Macungie Township, Jan. 24. Royer retired as an active firefighter in late 2025 after 48 years of active service. RIGHT: WSVFC Chief Wells presents Royer with a framed shadow box adorned with helmet shields representing the various fire line officer positions he held during his career with Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company.Press Photo by Jim Marsh