Local first responders are invited to attend a special recognition ceremony, hosted by Tamaqua Lodge 238 Free and Accepted Masons, on Wednesday. The ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the local lodge, located on Route 54 and Shawn Avenue in Hometown.

All firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel are welcome.For more information, call 570-668-0354 or 570-668-4352.