Police fielded calls of suspicious activity last Thursday near Lafayette Boulevard.
Police seeking pink-costumed person who allegedly followed children
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Stafford County students cultivate community impact
Horticulture program supports local food access through a plant donation, community partnership.
Marine Corps Historic Half and Semper Fred 5k results
Naphtali Moulton of Lake Forest Park, Washington, is the overall winner. Natalie Daniels of Fredericksburg took home the women’s crown.
On the Agenda, May 18-22
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
City announces road closures for this weekend’s Semper Fred 5k and Marine Corps Historic Half
The same roads will be closed Saturday for the Semper Fred 5k and Sunday for the Historic Half.
Stafford schools celebrate more than 700 honorees for career milestones
County’s school division recognized faculty at the Years of Service ceremony for milestones ranging from five to 60 years.
Bowling Green designated as a Main Street America affiliate program
This national designation recognizes BGVA Main Street’s commitment to community revitalization and local impact.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: Mother of baby left in park found
Both are safe and healthy, and no charges will be filed in the incident.
Fredericksburg Voter Registration and Election Office receives award
The city won the “I Voted” Sticker contest and gain an honorable mention in voter education and communication being the smallest locality to receive these awards
RAHD reports rabid stray cat in Spotsylvania County
Rabid cat confirmed in 11800 block of Fillmore Lane in the Sheraton Hills South subdivision.
Stafford County authorities seek public’s help after abandoned baby is found
The infant is safe and receiving medical care.
Stafford County schools honors 2025-2026 Employees of the Year
Award recipients were feted at the annual Gold Star Gala.
RAHD confirms tuberculosis case tied to Spotsylvania schools
Infected person was affiliated with Chancellor High School and the Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center.
FredNats’ Cabrera named Carolina League Player of the Week
Outfielder batted .500 last week with two home runs, six RBIs and six stolen bases before being called up to High-A Wilmington Monday.
On the Agenda, May 11-15
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Fredericksburg-area elected officials react to redistricting ruling
A sampling of opinions from those who represent the region.
VDOT announces new Fredericksburg resident engineer
Walter Burke will lead VDOT highway maintenance and operations, land use, and emergency response in Caroline, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties.
Amazon donates $560,000 to help with classroom instruction and food access in Stafford
Two automated community food kiosks will be installed in school locations across the county.
Caroline schools seeking committee members for second hall of fame class
School division unveiled its inaugural Hall of Fame class last fall.
A new Rule in place: King George announces hiring of deputy superintendent
Dani Rule spent the past three years as principal of E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg.
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