Citizens speak against fire department cuts

DANVILLE – A handful of firefighters and some of their family members spoke out Tuesday night against a budget proposal to cut nine firefighter positions and close one of the city's four fire stations.

Meanwhile, Mayor Scott Eisenhauer said he is reconsidering the idea of closing a station.

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