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updated: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:29 pm

Rescue News

Local news for Rescue, VA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday Jun 30 | Potomac News

Celebrate with fireworks safely this Fourth of July

Firework injuries and property damage are serious matters. Fortunately for Prince William County, last year's reports of injuries and property damage were minimal.

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Related Topix: Prince William County, VA

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Wanted: New homes for local Golden Retrievers

Imagine a young Golden Retriever being abandoned in the middle of nowhere, shot in the leg, and forced to walk on a shattered femur for over three weeks.

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA, Yorktown, VA, Richmond, VA, Virginia Beach, VA

Tue Jun 24, 2008

WFLS

Local man found dead in the Rappahannock Recovery efforts ended before noon Monday.

Recovery efforts ended before noon Monday. Deirdre Blake WFLS News Date published: 6/23/2008 The body of a local man who disappeared while swimming in the Rappahannock River Sunday afternoon has been recovered.

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Fri May 30, 2008

WSLS

Emergency workers at Forestry Equipment of VA on Rt. 460 near New London

Several fire and rescue crews have responded to Forestry Equipment of Virginia on U.S. 460 near New London.

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Related Topix: Lynchburg, VA, Campbell County, VA

Thu May 15, 2008

WSLS

Dog survives days stuck in pipe

“I'm going to give her a big piece of ham and lots of little cookies”

Catherine Hermary-Vieille, middle, consoles her dog Melody after Crozet volunteer fire fighters and Albemarle animal control officer Kim Maddox, right, helped free the mixed breed dog who had been stuck inside ... via WSLS

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Related Topix: Albemarle County, VA, Crozet, VA

Tue May 13, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Latest batch of storms cause minor damage

As a series of powerful storms swept across the Hampton Roads region, the black skies and the tornado warnings stirred memories of the "super cell" of April 28 that sent destructive twisters on a trail of havoc ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Isle of Wight County, VA, Suffolk, VA, Weather

Fri May 09, 2008

13 WVEC.com

Strong winds cause damage in Virginia

The National Weather Service says it has had multiple reports of structural damage caused by hail, heavy rain and strong winds in two Virginia counties. via 13 WVEC.com

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Related Topix: Prince George County, VA, Stafford County, VA, Virginia, Fredericksburg, VA

Wed Apr 30, 2008

CBS News

Damage From Twisters Stuns Va. Residents

“I'm fine. I'm here. I'm in the land of the living.”

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine walks with homeowner Michael Henson, left, as he tours the Hillpoint Farms subdivision to view the tornado damage in Suffolk, Va., Tuesday, April 29, 2008. via CBS News

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Related Topix: Ravage, Metal, Suffolk, VA, Virginia

Mon Apr 28, 2008

Potomac News

Increase your safety in case of fire

Each year, approximately 4,000 Americans die and another 20,000 are injured in fires. via Potomac News

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Tue Apr 22, 2008

Potomac News

Responding To You: Keep children safe this summer

In 2006, Virginia reported more than 4,000 injury-related deaths in children ages 1 to 9 with falls being the leading cause of injury. via Potomac News

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Related Topix: Prince William County, VA, Check, VA

Wed Apr 09, 2008

The Daily News-Record

Missing Man Found Dead In Park After 11-Day Search

The search for a man missing in Shenandoah National Park since late March ended Tuesday morning, with the discovery of his body in the park's north district. via The Daily News-Record

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Related Topix: US National Parks

Mon Mar 31, 2008

WVAW

Officials Search For Missing Man In Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park Rangers are searching for Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr., a 42 year old Manassas man. via WVAW

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Related Topix: Etlan, VA

Sat Mar 29, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Weekend's best bets

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Old Brunswick Camp 512, Sons of Confederate Veterans, will be at Chippokes Plantation State Park, 695 Chippokes Park Road, Surry County. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Surry County, VA, Battery Park, VA, Dining, Life, Food, Meat, Chicken

Mon Mar 24, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Get involved

Bay School, 279 Main St., Mathews, needs volunteers who are artistic - or not. People are needed to help with classes for children and senior citizens, office work, special events and performances - even to ... via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Newport News, VA, Gloucester, VA, Abingdon, VA, Gloucester County, VA

Sat Mar 22, 2008

Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Bidding Farewell

“He was just shy of 50 years of service”

Bidding Farewell Fire department remembers one of its own. By Jennifer Lesinski March 19, 2008 To Contribute Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

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Related Topix: Fairfax, VA, Waterford, VA

Thu Mar 20, 2008

WTKR-TV Norfolk

Police Seek Suspect In Homicide

The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public's assistance in locating the suspect wanted in connection with the Newton Road homicide. via WTKR-TV Norfolk

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Related Topix: Hampton, VA, Medicine, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, Newport News, VA

Tue Mar 04, 2008

Journal Messenger

Responding to you

In the U.S., flooding is a coast-to-coast, year-round threat causing on average $4.6 billion a year in damage. via Journal Messenger

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Related Topix: Weather, Prince William County, VA

Sun Mar 02, 2008

PilotOnline.com

Fire destroys wood-working businesses in Isle of Wight Co.

“We have been unable to rule out arson”

News Isle of Wight CARROLLTON A warehouse that housed a pair of family-owned, wood-working businesses was destroyed by fire early today, despite an almost day-long effort by more than 50 firefighters. via PilotOnline.com

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Related Topix: Carrollton, VA, Carrsville, VA, Rushmere, VA, Windsor, VA, Smithfield, VA

Wed Feb 13, 2008

WSLS

Shipyard Worker Overboard update

“Our main focus right now is on the rescue effort”

Rescue crews were searching Wednesday for a Northrop Grumman shipyard worker who fell overboard from an aircraft carrier into the James River. via WSLS

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Related Topix: US Coast Guard

Tue Feb 12, 2008

Fairfax County

124th Recruit Firefighter Graduation

Since September 2007, recruit firefighters from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department have been training to respond to hazardous materials incidents, vehicle extrication operations, swift water ... via Fairfax County

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News

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