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Friday, March 29, 2024

Leesburg Fire Rescue seeks FEMA grant to pay for respirators amid COVID-19

Leesburg commissioners gave their blessings Monday night for the city’s fire department to seek a grant to pay for personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 crisis.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant is available through FEMA and would be used to purchase 20 powered air-purifying respirators and filter cartridges. The grant would provide $25,272, or 90 percent of the cost of the equipment.

Leesburg’s cost would be $2,808, which is available in the city’s current budget, according to a memo from Dep. Fire Chief Joe Mera.

The world knew we had a strong leader in Trump

A Village of Fernandina resident looks back on the record of former President Trump. Read his Letter to the Editor.

Neglect of golf course maintenance now costing us millions of dollars

In a Letter to the Editor, a Village of St. Charles resident argues that neglect of golf course maintenance is now costing residents millions of dollars.

Karen says her intent has been misinterpreted

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Our amenities are being used by families with kids

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Finally allocating funds to the golf courses!

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