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15-05-2025
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National Police Week Memorial Service held to honor officials
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In recognition of National Police Week, law enforcement agencies held a memorial service to honor and pay respect to personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. The service was held at the Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Civic Center Park. Members from the St. Joseph Police Department, Buchanan County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H and other Northwest Missouri legal departments were in attendance. Families, friends and civilians came to show their support for those who have fallen. It's a great time to not only remember the good times and the bad times, but just to reconnect with everyone," Buchannan County Sheriffs Office captain Michael Hess said. "But more importantly, just to remember that these gentlemen lost their lives in the line of duty and to pay tribute to them, to their families. Lexi Dekraai Ussary, the daughter of St. Joseph police officer Dan Dekraai, who died following a training exercise in 2010, spoke at the service. The memorial will be again next year to honor law enforcement personnel.
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01-05-2025
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Victor-based waste service company to lay off more than half its staff
Waste Harmonics, which was founded in 2001 in Victor and in 2023 merged with Keter Environmental Services of Stamford, Connecticut, is laying off 66 of 125 people from its local workforce, according to a WARN, or Working Adjustment and Retraining Notification. The notification, posted April 23 to New York State Department of Labor's website, cited relocation of the business as the reason and the layoff date as July 25, 2025. The combined company, called Waste Harmonics Keter, is a waste service broker for businesses. That also was Waste Harmonics' mission pre-merger. In 2017, Waste Harmonics founder Michael Hess explained to the Democrat and Chronicle: 'We manage waste contracts. We hire third-party for on-site work and manage the entire process.' In 2016 and '17, Waste Harmonics was ranked No. 2 on the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Top 100 list of the fastest-growing, privately held businesses in the Finger Lakes region. In a 2017 Democrat and Chronicle story, Hess said he could have located Waste Harmonics anywhere in New York. But, 'I chose Rochester. I knew Rochester would be an incredible place to live and to work: a vibrant community with tremendous local pride and cultural activities, plus local talent with a strong work ethic and 'can-do' attitude who would help businesses like ours grow.' Before merging with Keter, Waste Harmonics acquired several other waste brokers. On May 3, 2024, Waste Harmonics Keter announced the appointment of Robert Boucher as CEO. It said Hess and Keter founder Steven Schlussel would continue their involvement with the company through roles on its board and work closely with Boucher during the transition. A company representative declined to comment on the forthcoming Victor layoffs. Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments and has an interest in retail news. Send story tips to mgreenwo@ Follow her on X @MarciaGreenwood. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Waste Harmonics Keter to lay off more than half its staff in Victor NY
