The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford is using a brief COVID pause to make a few updates and upgrades to the facility.
WATCH: Using a COVID slowdown to make improvements
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Area weekend COVID numbers
Mary Washington Healthcare says the ICU remains over capacity. They ask the community to continue to wear high-quality masks, avoid large crowds, and wash your hands.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County
Jason Tickle (and Jeanie Barbaro in the second segment) talk about the 502 Direct Loan, income guidelines, opportunities to volunteer or contribute. habitatofcaroline.org
Gun Giveback this Saturday in Fredericksburg
It’s voluntary. No questions asked.
State Department of Health closes lower Machodoc Creek in King George to shellfish harvesting
The temporary emergency closure is scheduled to reopen effective February 12
Helping feed Mary Washington Healthcare associates
Fredericksburg United Methodist and Castiglia’s team up
Road work in the area this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Some schools requiring masks…some aren’t
Here’s a list for area schools on mask requirements
K-9 tracks down, bites suspect in South Stafford case
Stafford Sheriff’s Office still looking for second suspect
WATCH: The impact on COVID on health care workers
Officials with Mary Washington Healthcare talking about the importance of wearing a mask these days AND the exhaustion felt by health workers.
Mountain View High School earns AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
School recognized for closing the gender gap in AP Computer Science A
WATCH: Habitat of Caroline’s Jason Tickle talks about qualifying for a USDA 502 Direct Loan
The full presentation and other discussions on homeownership can be found on the Habitat of Caroline Facebook page.
High prices, continued low supply close out the 2021 housing market
Recent trends of decreased supply and increasing prices continue throughout year
WATCH: Habitat for Humanity’s Jason Tickle explains the USDA’s 502 loans
Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County’s Jason Tickle frequently does Facebook Live presentations/Q and A on all areas of home ownership.
WATCH: Titus Walker is living his dream
Ultimate Endgamers League off Southpointe Parkway in Spotsylvania. It’s high energy. High competition. We toured the facility with Titus Walker.
Plastic bag tax reminders for area residents and businesses
Only businesses that are located within the City limits (22401 zip code) are affected by the new tax
Powering the future: applications for REC’s Community Scholarship due soon
To qualify, the applicant’s parent or guardian must be a current member-owner of REC, and all applications must be submitted by Jan. 25
Calling all public school student artists! Virginia Lottery launches Thank a Teacher Art Contest
Open through January 31, the art contest will accept submissions online at thankateacherva.com.
Stafford Sheriff’s Office says they’re aware of possible school mask protests
Statement says trespassing and disorderly conduct laws will be enforced
Brrrrrrrr….stays cold today
The National Weather Service says high pressure nearby today will allow for mostly sunny skies with temperatures a few degrees warmer than yesterday while still remaining quite cold.
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