Cornhole tournament to raise money supporting firefighters, families

Money raised from the Fire in the Hole Cornhole Tournament on May 4 will help families of firefighters killed in the line of duty and assist injured firefighters and their families.

Apr 3, 2024• 2 min read

Lydia Snow

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Wildfire — Wildland Firefighter Foundation will hold the fundraising Fire in the Hole Cornhole Tournament on May 4. It will raise money to help families of firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty.

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ELKO — The Wildland Firefighter Foundation will hold the fundraising Fire in the Hole Cornhole Tournament on May 4 at the Elko Basque Club.

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Fire in the Hole Cornhole Tournament poster

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Lydia Snow

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I love writing feature stories about businesses, the outdoors, nonprofits and local events. I also enjoy compiling photo galleries and updates on how the city is changing. Why I cover this beat: I am passionate about celebrating what makes the Elko community unique.

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