The rabid raccoon was found near the 7000 block of Stubbs Bridge Road near Lake Anna.Â
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotsylvania County
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City hires Taylor to lead sustainability efforts
She’ll guide Fredericksburg’s pursuit of using 100% percent renewable energy for municipal operations by 2035.
On the Agenda, May 12-16
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Students from 22 Stafford schools participate in ‘Get Rid of Litter Recycled Art Contest’
The competition was held by the Rappahannock Regional Solid Waste Management Board and the Stafford school division at Colonial Forge High School last month.
Stafford to hold public meeting on Route 1 and Courthouse Road intersection improvement project
The work will widen Route 1 and provide improvements to the road and at its intersections with Courthouse Road and Bells Hill Road/Hope Road.
On the Agenda, May 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region
VDOT to hold meeting on Germanna Point Drive Extension in Spotsylvania
The public also can review materials online and take an online survey.
Massaponax senior shot and killed after alleged attempted break-in
A juvenile was grazed by a bullet and treated for minor injuries. A third individual was unharmed.
Lacey, a ‘steady hand’ for Fredericksburg City Council retiring after 33 years
Lacey is the first Black woman to serve in this role in Fredericksburg’s history; city accepting applications.
Stafford launching safety surveys on Garrisonville and Warrenton roads
The online surveys will be open through May 16. Additional opportunities for public input will be available this fall.
Wilson named interim president of Germanna Community College
VCCS: The search for a permanent replacement for the retiring Dr. Janet Gullickson will begin soon.
Introducing “The Tribe” podcast
New podcast from the Fredericksburg Free Press probes claims made against Patawomeck Tribe by local historians.
Stafford County leaders to host joint town hall Tuesday at Colonial Forge
The chairman and vice chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors, along with the chairwoman and vice chairwoman of the School Board, will lead the meeting.
On the Agenda, April 28-May 2
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region, plus the latest news.
I-95 southbound on-ramp to be closed for two nights in Spotsylvania County
Closures between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. are required for construction on Route 606 widening project.
Grant will help fund therapist in Fredericksburg City Schools
The $90,000 award from the Mary Washington Hospital Foundation to RACSB will also go toward mental-health assessments.
City investigating cause of Rappahannock Canal drainage
Cause of drainage unknown, and residents could soon smell previously-submerged microorganisms.
Caroline carpentry students land major internships; Ford donates van to automotive program
Allan Myers, one of the largest construction companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region, selected three CHS students as interns, while Sheehy Ford of Ashland donated a van to the school’s automotive program.
Longtime educator, parent Andy Wolfenbarger announces candidacy for Fredericksburg City School Board
He will run for vacant Ward 1 seat in November.
WHM planning ‘a Monumental Celebration’ on May 4
Event will include historical speakers, updates on accessibility improvements.
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