Sophia Pineda and Gabe Pons put their mark on school.
Artists team up for new mural at Oberle Academy
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On the Agenda, Jan. 12-16
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg writer’s ‘Eagle Air Support’ idea gets off the ground
In the program, surplus air conditioners from the University of Mary Washington will be given to Fredericksburg-area residents in need.
Vindman comes out against ‘cruel’ plan for detention center in Stafford
The Democratic congressman noted his own immigrant past in decrying facility.
Volunteers wanted for Continuum of Care’s winter Point in Time Count
Event attempts to count number of unhoused people in region on Jan. 29.
Rappahannock Area Health District encourages healthy habits for 2026
Make this year the healthiest yet with tips from health department.
On the Agenda, Jan. 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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Thomas Watson Britt
Thomas Watson Britt peacefully left this world to be with his Lord and Savior on December 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Tom was born in Henderson, NC, on November 25, 1942, and his parents were Bloys and Mozelle Britt. He spent over 30 years on active duty in the U.S....
Lillian Alverna Snyder Robertson
Lillian Alverna Snyder Robertson, 98, went to her heavenly home on December 19, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Alverna was born in Independence, Iowa, on April 1, 1927 to Clarence and Lurah (Andrews) Snyder. She spent her first years after high...
REMS board President Dillard appointed to Virginia State Board of Health
He has logged almost four decades of service in local EMS work.
VDH awards $6.2 million to Town of Bowling Green to address water issues
The General Assembly approved $25 million in grant funding earlier this year, with priority given to the Town of Bowling Green and Greene County.
Candidates set in special election for House of Delegates’ 23rd District
Seat came open when Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger named Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth.
Stafford County asks residents to voluntarily conserve water as state has seen low rainfall
Last month was Stafford’s 25th-driest November on record over the past 131 years
How Fredericksburg-area school divisions fared under the VDOE’s new framework
For the first time, accountability and student performance are determined separately.
Tree removal to close Rock Hill Church Road in Stafford County
The road will be closed at Aquia Creek from Wednesday through Dec. 22.
On the Agenda, Dec. 15-19
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
City schools name Brendon Albon as new chief academic officer
Veteran educator most recently served as assistant superintendent for the Virginia Department of Education.
On the Agenda, Dec. 8-12
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
UMW to add Master of Science in Nursing degree next year
New graduate program will prepare nurses for leadership roles in clinical practice, education and healthcare systems.
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