Work underway to preserve Aquia Creek battlefield
As divers and research boats comb the mouth of Aquia Creek at the Potomac River searching for remnants of one of the first naval battles of the Civil War, Fredericksburg.com reports on an effort to preserve the battlefield.
Changes eyed at Prince William’s animal shelter
Officials at Prince William County’s animal shelter want to provide vaccinations to each animal they handle, as well as lower the rate of euthanasia there. Higher boarding and impoundment fees are being eyed to offset higher costs for the vaccinations, Insidenova.com reports.
McDonnell must decide on autism benefits
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has until Tuesday to decide if he will require insurance companies in Virginia to provide up to $35,000 in health insurance to children with autism, between the ages of 2 and 6-years-old, The Washington Post reports.
