The curator at The George Washington Foundationn talks to us about the Wee Christmas display at Kenmore during the holidays. kenmore.org
WATCH: Wee Christmas @ Kenmore
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The Weather Channel says we’ll see cold and rain but little snow
No significant snow expected here but significant cold
Central Rappahannock Regional Library eliminates fines on overdue materials
As of January 3, 2023, all fines currently on customers’ records will be waived and future fines on overdue materials will be eliminated. Fees will still be charged for lost or damaged materials.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office-Operation Blue Christmas toy distribution
The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office wrapped up Operation Blue Christmas over the weekend by distributing gifts to over one-kids at a drive-thru event at the Sheriff’s Office.
Louisa County receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
From Louisa County: The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again bestowed its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award on the Louisa County Finance Department. Receiving this recognition for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget is significant because it...
WATCH: Major Skebo talks about Operation Blue Christmas
Another big Christmas season concludes for the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office. Operation Blue Christmas involves a lot of business partners and volunteers–Like Pentagon Police, the Marines, Commonwealth’s Attorney Travis Bird–and others. Gifts to about 1000 kids were distributed on Saturday at the Sheriff’s Office.
Visiting family and friends for the holidays – Is the home childproofed?
There are seasonal risks as well, such as holiday decorations, games, and food and beverages in which younger children can be harmed if the home has not been properly childproofed before the festivities begin and reevaluated during and after the festivities
Win Up to $100,000 in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren
The deadline for the paper is Jan. 30, 2023.
I-95 N temporary off-ramp to Exit 133 (Route 17) opens this Monday
Once the ramp opens, crews will close original Rappahannock River bridge for maintenance work, and all I-95 northbound traffic will use the new bridge
Stafford Sheriff’s Office investigating accident involving a school bus on Brooke Road
Several injuries. None believed to be serious
Don’t put fats, oils and grease down your drains this holiday season!
When other items travel down the pipes, they get trapped in the grease, causing clogged pipes and backups in the home, resulting in costly repairs for homeowners.
PHOTOS: Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Blue Christmas-Shop with a Cop for teenagers
Getting an early start. Operation Blue Christmas volunteers in Spotsylvania began assembling at 5:30 at the Southpoint Walmart for Shop with a Cop for teens.
Here’s a gift idea–A Virginia State Park Annual Pass
Annual Passes parking | disability | veteran disability | boat launching and equestrian | seniors How to buy passes At a Park - Buy a pass from the park office or contact station when open. If you purchase the Naturally Yours Passport Plus or Naturally Yours Passport...
WATCH: Spotsy Shop with a Cop–Seniors
The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office took 80 senior citizens shopping at the Super Target at Cosner’s Corner. The seniors enjoy it and the personnel from the Sheriff’s Office has a blast!
PHOTOS: Spotsy Shop with a Cop for seniors
Shop with a Cop Friday morning at Super Target at Cosner’s Corner
PHOTOS: Two suspects in shoplifting and assaulting store employees in Stafford
If these people look familiar, contact the Stafford Sheriff’s Office
ICYMI: City officers say a life this week
City officers on the way home from an event this week saved a woman
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg Sheriff’s Office holds its first Shop with a Cop for Seniors
$200 each at the Central Park Walmart
Full traffic stops planned overnight for express lanes work
Starting at 10 p.m., I-95 northbound will be reduced to one lane near exit 133 (Route 17) to exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) in Stafford County followed by intermittent full traffic stops
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area Health District
Allison Balmes-John and Erin Perkins talk about the rise of respiratory illness and the benefits of a flu shot. Also info on how long to keep food sitting out during the holidays (not very long!).
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