Photo: KG Fire & Rescue / Facebook
Last month, King George Supervisors approved the purchase of a 3.15-acre lot in Dahlgren for a new station for Fire and Rescue Company 2.
For $340,000, the County is getting a lot on the corner of Windsor Drive and Rt. 301, giving the station “a spot at a major intersection,” Board Chairman T.C. Collins pointed out.
“Amen, it’s about time,” he said.
Fire Chief David Moody agreed that it has indeed been a long time in the making.
In 2016, the Board authorized County staff to proceed with all means necessary to locate a site in proximity to the intersection of Rt. 301 and Windsor Drive. For many years, the search has been underway. Several potential sites have been considered, but it is only recently that the County has been able to announce a purchase agreement for a site that is suitable to replace and expand the Company 2 fire and rescue mission.
Currently, the Dahlgren operations are on Rt. 206, and the fire and rescue crews operate from separate buildings. The property the County is now acquiring is the open lot east of Four Seasons Daycare Center, placing the new station between that business and Rt. 301.
“It’s no secret our county is growing. Our mission and our demand is growing,” said Moody. “The need for a new Company 2 fire and rescue station in Dahlgren is inherently important.”
Moody said they have been working with the seller, Oakland Baptist Church, on this deal for over 3 years. “We finally were able to reach an agreement on this property. This is going to serve the County and the Dahlgren District for many, many years to come,” said Moody.
There are a lot of strategic advantages of having a fire and rescue station in this location, he noted. Supervisor Cathy Binder agreed calling it “a good location that will service the area well.”
Noting that there has been controversy in the past, Binder asked for clarification on whether the property was being acquired from “a willing seller.”
“Absolutely, willing seller,” said Moody. He said they have developed a great partnership with the church and their leadership team. “It’s a willing seller and not any type of government domain or imminent domain issue,” he added.
Binder also noted that the design of the new station is made to be able to shift to Company 4 in the Shiloh District, which she represents. The station will be able to put a ladder truck in it and have a helipad, “which is vital down there.”
Moody confirmed that noting that this is the site they’re typically using now when helicopters are landed.
Two dogs that belonged to the owner of a now shut-down animal boarding business called Passion for Pets have died from canine parvovirus.
On Tuesday, May 16, Northumberland High School had a special guest. Colonel Harvey C. Barnum, Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient. During the event hosted by NHS’ JROTC, students not only got the rare opportunity to have a Medal of Honor recipient in their presence, but they also heard firsthand from Col. Barnum about his military and professional experiences.
It’s not your imagination. Yes, the number of rumble strips are increasing, VDOT resident engineer David Beale confirmed at the Lancaster County Board of Supervisors meeting last Thursday.
Over the next 6 to 8 years, Warsaw could see around 300 new homes added, and local, small businesses should support those projects, according to a memo written by Warsaw Mayor Randy Phelps.
The town of Montross has been going out of its way of late to boast a host of new improvements. From the new parking lot to the creation of the park near the library, the folks living around Town are experiencing a sort of Christmas in spring as these little improvements all add up into a pretty big picture.
The Montross Fall Festival is one of those milestones in the year for people on the Northern Neck. Marking what is pretty much the final sendoff for summer, it is a celebration of small-town Americana, and has been running yearly for quite some time. It wasn’t held in 2020 due to the pandemic, but when it came back for 2021, it came back in a big way. Unfortunately, the situation for this year is looking a touch murkier.
Children also became more expressive and communicative after being with the animals.
Facebook Marketplace is the most unpredictable place, one minute you have your new coffee table, the next you’re dealing with a scam. Common indicators of a potential scam include a listing or offer being too good to be true. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
The feat has been described as the "Holy Grail" of physics.
Thistle collected a list of statistics about the vegan community using various news sources.
A NASA panel established last year to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena, commonly known as UFOs, held its inaugural public hearing.
A survey delved into the sleeping and nighttime habits of cohabiting couples and discovered some of their top sleep disruptors.
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House of Representatives is barreling toward a vote on the debt limit increase, possibly voting as early as Wednesday night. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spent Wednesday wrangling votes from dissatisfied Republicans.
Stacker analyzed data from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to examine how city spending on public safety has changed since 1980 and how police funding has evolved within that category.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified the oldest cases of plague in Britain to date, with DNA that is 4,000 years old.
(The Center Square) – Eighteen governors sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a change in a policy regarding mortgage fees.
Earth Has Reached Ecological, 'Danger Zone,' Study Warns. A new study warns that Earth has entered into "the danger zone" after hitting seven out of eight scientifically established limits. ABC reports that the research takes into account not only an overheating planet rapidly losing natural areas, but also the well-being of the people populating it. . ABC reports that the research takes into account not only an overheating planet rapidly losing natural areas, but also the well-being of the people populating it. . The study by the international scientist group, Earth Commission, investigated a wide range of issues, including the changing climate and continuing air pollution. . The study by the international scientist group, Earth Commission, investigated a wide range of issues, including the changing climate and continuing air pollution. . The work also covers phosphorus and nitrogen contamination from fertilizer overuse, as well as current levels of groundwater supplies and fr…
(The Center Square) – Former Vice President Mike Pence will announce his 2024 candidacy for president in Iowa next week.
(The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is taking historical measures by eliminating degree requirements and preferences for nearly 90% of commonwealth classified positions.
(The Center Square) – Bipartisan legislation designed to protect more than a quarter-million documented “dreamers” has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.
(The Center Square) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill on Wednesday that is intended to protect land from purchase by hostile nations.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Lack of energy for exercise is a common problem for folks with so-called long COVID.
“Stanley is now back home following the operation and he’s very happy to continue his favorite pastime of sleeping."
With remote work, new norms and decorum need to be adopted, which leads me to how you’re using instant messaging services like Slack. In short, the Huffpost says it's meant for short conversations, it’s not a substitute for conversations that need to be had either in person or over the phone. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
(The Center Square) – U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to apprehend tens of thousands of people and seize large amounts of illegal drugs being trafficked and smuggled across the southern border.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the world's biggest killers.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- An exceptionally pricey gene therapy cure for sickle cell disease could soon be available, but it’s not clear whether insurance companies will balk at the cost and deny coverage.
As interest in domestic travel continues to increase among U.S. travelers, Stacker used data from YouGov to find out what states are top choices for an in-country visit.
Traveling by air can be relaxing for some and frustrating for others but new research from a Forbes advisor shows that some airports are more problematic than others. To come up with his findings, he analyzed more than 37,000 tweets directed at the 60 busiest airports in the country from March 2022 to March 2023. The advisor used machine learning tools to review the tone of Twitter messages and found that the more negative the tweets, the more an airport seemed to play host to dissatisfied travelers.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A nasal spray containing ketamine might help relieve migraine headaches when other treatments fail, a new study suggests.
(The Center Square) – A coalition of education experts, governors and lawmakers are pushing back against the "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" policies that have become the norm in public colleges and universities around the country. Several states have legislative efforts underway to require intellectual diversity, and professors tell The Center Square they welcome the change.
If you can't afford to travel outside of the US here are some charming cities you should visit if you want to feel like you're in Europe. Those wishing they could go to Spain should head to St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the US. The Spanish settled in St. Augustine in the 1500s so a lot of the city’s architecture is similar to Spanish cities. Carmel-by-the-Sea in California has the same relaxed, coastal vibe as a small Italian seaside village. It has cute cottages, gorgeous cliffs, and lots of independent cafes, shops, and wineries. The city of Leavenworth in Washington was turned into a Germany style town back in the 1960s to increase tourism. Today, the city is still heavily influenced by German culture and architecture, visitors can go skiing, biking, or bird watching. When you’ve finished that you can enjoy some bratwurst, beer, and strudel in a local restaurant.
Nevada Enacts , New Laws to Protect , Election Workers. On May 30, Nevada signed into law new legislation that would see anyone who harasses, intimidates or uses force against election workers face up to four years in prison. On May 30, Nevada signed into law new legislation that would see anyone who harasses, intimidates or uses force against election workers face up to four years in prison. NBC reports that the new law is aimed at deterring attacks against state and local election offices. . According to Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar, threats and intimidation against election workers across the country have increased significantly. Aguilar attributed the increase to falsehoods and conspiracy theories revolving around former President Donald Trump's 2020 White House bid. NBC reports that similar measures have been put in place to protect election workers in Maine, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Vermont and Washington. The new Nevada law includes making the dissemination o…
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Patients taking semaglutide for type 2 diabetes or weight loss should be careful about where they’re getting the medication, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is sending 100 Virginia National Guard troops and 21 support personnel to help with border security in Texas, according to a Wednesday announcement from Youngkin’s office. The governor’s office portrayed the move as stepping up to help with an issue the federal government has failed to address, but Virginia Democrats criticized it […]
The post Youngkin deploys 100 Virginia National Guard troops for border enforcement in Texas appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
When it comes to “cancel for any reason” insurance policies, the small print will often disregard unseasonable weather or unforeseen activity cancellations which begs the question, as the environment alters, should travel insurance too? Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
A recent encounter between a Chinese military jet and American spy plane has further escalated tensions between the two nations.
(The Center Square) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the deployment of the Virginia National Guard to the southern border in support of Operation Lone Star.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When the late Brown University researcher Catherine Kerr had cancer, she benefited from an ancient Chinese practice known as qigong and began looking into its impact on others.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (American Heart Association News) -- Melanie Wickersheim has no memory of the first time her heart gave her trouble. She was an infant, and her pediatric myocarditis – an inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart – resolved before she was old enough to know anything had ever been wrong.
U.S. travelers are still hungry to travel, despite the potential of an economic slowdown. The number of U.S. passengers flying to international destinations in April increased 28% compared with the same month last year, according to the International Trade Administration. “Demand is strong this summer for international trips as it is the first full summer...
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Girls have long been thought to have a language advantage over boys as infants. But new research finds that boys make more vocalization sounds than girls do in the early months of life.
Tax Day has come and gone but April is not the only month to be on top of major financial deadlines. Here are a few dates to look out for in June. June 1st is when hurricane season officially starts. According to Money Talks News, this date is important because it could directly affect your finances if you live in an area prone to hurricanes.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Providing sick leave to restaurant workers could help prevent the spread of foodborne illness because ill workers are key drivers of outbreaks at restaurants, a new government report shows.
This is Hussein Al-Missaoui a man who has lived in Tunisia all his life. He remembers a bygone era, one that includes the French colonization of his country and that’s because he just celebrated his 119th birthday.
Stacker looked at 20 years' worth of banned books data from the American Library Association to understand how book challenges have changed over time.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia but continues to live at home, the Carter Center announced Tuesday.
Stacker analyzed YouGov data and found the most popular ice cream flavors in the U.S. Read on to find America's favorite flavors.
WEDNESDAY, May 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- An anti-inflammatory drug that has been around for over 2,000 years might help delay a very modern problem: hip and knee replacements.
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.
Thank you .
Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in.
Check your email for details.
Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password.
An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account.
No promotional rates found.
Thank you.
Your gift purchase was successful! Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in.
| Rate: | |
| Begins: | |
| Transaction ID: |
A receipt was sent to your email.
Commented
Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.