CAPTAIN WILBUR A. VELARDE and his family celebrated his retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard on Aug. 13 following over 20 years of service to the U.S. Velarde and his family served six plus years on active duty and 14 years in the reserves. For his military service, Velarde was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Velarde will continue to serve the country at the U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command as a Political Advisor.
Baseball Season Ends, While Lacrosse, Soccer and Tennis Continue Championship Runs By Dinos Simcox As the spring sports postseason continues, several Meridian teams remain in pursuit of regional and state
Residents, Vendors Voice Support and Concerns Over Falls Church Farmers Market Expansion Proposal Falls Church Farmers Market Expansion Proposal Sparks Heated Debate Over Future Growth A proposal to expand the
Dr. George H. Thoms, Visionary Educator Who Helped Shape Falls Church Schools, Dies For many in Falls Church, Dr. George H. Thoms will be remembered as more than a former
Second-Half Comeback Secures Region Title and State Tournament Berth for Meridian On Monday, June 1, the Meridian Mustangs boys lacrosse team erased a halftime deficit to defeat the Western Albemarle