Stafford County will establish the Rockhill Fire and Rescue Station along Mountain View Road near Willowmere Park, consolidating Fire Station 8 and the Rock Hill Volunteer Rescue Squad. The project, costing nearly $17 million, will include a three-bay facility designed for both career and volunteer personnel. Construction is set to begin in spring 2025.
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Mary Washington Hospital has successfully treated its first patient using the Impella RP Flex, a heart pump that temporarily supports patients in cardiogenic shock due to acute right heart failure. This technology allows blood to be drawn from the heart and propelled forward, facilitating recovery or further treatment options.
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From the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:
BREAKING AND ENTERING:
King Street, 10/9, 5:37 p.m. Deputy I.E. Baldi responded to a breaking and entering. The victim advised her property was unlawfully entered and a sweatshirt was stolen.
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a lease agreement to store the county's new fireboat at Hope Springs Marina. The fireboat delivered a few months ago will now be housed in a wet boat slip at the 4 Hope Springs Lane marina.
The lease agreement, approved during the board's meeting, includes a 10-year lease with two optional five-year renewals. The base rent for the slip is set at $3,000 per year, with a 3% annual escalation.
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Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) invites the public to attend Community Meet-and-Greet events with newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Purdy. As she steps into her new role, Purdy is eager to hear feedback from the community and answer questions about how the library system can continue to serve the region effectively.
Purdy, a longtime CRRL staff member, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the library system. During her recent interview with Potomac Local News, she shared insights into her vision for the library's future, highlighting plans to build on successful programs like the "Library on the Go" initiative and expand access to innovative technologies, such as 3D printers and other maker lab resources.
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Missing Person: The Stafford County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating Tony Eugene Jones. He was last seen leaving his residence in South Stafford by a family member. If you have any information, please reach out. pic.twitter.com/zHdV38n146
— StaffordCoSheriff (@staffcosheriff) October 16, 2024
Diggs, elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2024 representing the George Washington District, praised Anderson’s leadership and vision for the future in a statement announcing his endorsement.
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ASSAULT:
Brooke Point High School, 1700 Courthouse Road, 10/8, 7:00 a.m. Deputy D.J. Taylor was conducting his SRO duties when he was informed of a fight. Two students agreed to participate in a fight in the boy’s bathroom. Both received a criminal complaint for assault and battery.Courage Lane, 10/8, 8:57 a.m. Deputy S.M. Craig responded to an assault. It was advised a female suspect assaulted the victim due to a previous eviction. Deputy Craig located the suspect and detained her without incident. She was charged with assault and battery and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
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The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (RACSB) has announced a new partnership with Altruix Pharmacy to improve access to medication for individuals with behavioral health concerns and developmental disabilities. The collaboration aims to overcome barriers that prevent individuals from taking their prescribed medications, such as transportation, time, and cost.
Joe Wickens, executive director of RACSB, highlighted the importance of this partnership: “The individuals we serve have unique needs. Altruix focuses on behavioral healthcare and developmental disability services, giving them valuable expertise. The pharmacy team will provide tailored care to the people we serve and offer a valuable resource to our employees.”
