Each year the Oakdale Police Department and the Oakdale City Fire Deparment, along with Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District award one member of their personnel a distinguished honor — the police officer and fireman of the year.

The person given this distinction is considered the best-among-the-best for their exemplary service to the community and within their ranks. They are nominated and voted amongst their peers and is considered a major honor. To find out who was selected this year, don't miss the Wednesday, Jan. 18 issue of The Oakdale Leader.