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Posted on: March 3, 2021

REMINDER: Water Rescue Teams to host press conference at 2 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Fire Department, Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District, Battlefield Fire Protection District and Greene County Sheriff’s Office will host a press conference at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 3 at Joe Crighton Access to the James River, 2911 S. Farm Road 193. The topic will be water safety. Attendees will be required to wear a mask and practice physical distancing while at the briefing. 

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