The News That Moved Us This Past Week: May 3 - May 10
by Martin Davis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The week just past saw UMW hiding correspondence, an oversized convenience store coming to Stafford, getting ready for a new school(s) in Fredericksburg, looking for excuses to fire Mark Taylor?, and - back for a curtain call as our most-read story - MWHC’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad report card. Plus, Drew and Maxwell’s silver hammer.
5. UMW Withholding Correspondence with Governor’s Office, State Police
The university cited exemptions permitting it to withhold 10 emails responsive to a request under the Freedom of Information Act.
4. Buc-ees Looking to Open in Stafford
Company has submitted a conditional use application to allow construction of a travel center with vehicle fuel sales in Garrisonville district.
3. Beginning to Plan for Three Elementary Schools
When the new middle school opens next year, the building that now houses Walker-Grant Middle School will be converted into a third elementary school.
2. Attorneys Looking for Reasons to Fire Taylor? No.
Lisa Phelps and April Gillespie asserted last week, without evidence, that School Board attorneys are looking for reasons to fire Mark Taylor.
1. Mary Washington Hospital Receives ‘D’ Safety Rating from Leapfrog (Second Week in a Row at No. 1)
Mary Washington Hospital received a grade of ‘D’ in Leapfrog Group’s spring 2024 hospital safety ratings, which were released this week. It is the only hospital out of 72 in Virginia to receive a grade of ‘D’ from the independent, nonprofit watchdog group.
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It’s Drew Time: Bang, Bang Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
Apparently, our humorist is a wannabe lyricist; no doubt jealous that Bernie Taupin found Elton John, and Drew found, well, Marty. Tough luck, Drew. Confused? Read on.
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