Full-time officer hired

By Kelly Costa

During Monday night’s city council meeting, the city council approved the hiring of Robert Jackowski as a full-time police officer from the recently approved full-time placement list compiled by the police commission. Robert Jackowski took the oath of office as a Staunton police officer following the approval of the motion.

Guest Rick Johnson said the Beautify Staunton program is doing well according to his observations. He said the lights are wonderful and beautiful, and with the people putting in the time, money, and energy, there should be more rewards.

City Clerk Dennis Stie...