7 firefighters for Stafford, not 14
Stafford will accept seven new firefighters as part of a federal grant, down from 14 as originally planned. One member of the Board of County Supervisors called it a tough decision not to accept all 14 firefighter positions, while another said not accepting all 14 positions was a low point for the county’s Board, reports Fredericksburg.com.
Munitions training today at Quantico
It’s boom time once more today at Quantico, as the Marine Base plans to once more set off munitions that will rattle windows and possibly the nerves of those who live near the base, Insidenova.com reports.
George Mason’s president calls it quits
George Mason’s president has decided to step down after nearly 15 years on the job, reports the university.
