Mary Washington Healthcare says distribution of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine began on Monday
Mary Washington Healthcare announces plans to administer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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WATCH: Downtown Runaround for Downtown Greens
Between now and Sunday sign up and run or walk a designated course in downtown Fredericksburg, or do your own run. Details and sign-up info on the Downtown Greens Facebook page.
WATCH: A shout-out to local healthcare professionals from Hugh Mercer Elementary
The students and staff at Hugh Mercer Elementary School salute our local healthcare workers.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Patrick A’Hearn previews the new Riverside schedule. The first show returns June 2nd. Discussion on theater during the pandemic and the future of Broadway.
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly COVID numbers
A look at COVID-19 in area localities
Stolen computer in North Stafford leads to foot chase thru a car wash
Police say they were helped in the pursuit because the suspect was wearing a neon-colore sweat suit
WATCH: Habitat for Humanity of Caroline County growing into Essex and King and Queen counties
Habitat of Caroline’s Jason Tickle tells us they are expanding their work into the Middle Peninsula
Saturday is the National Day of Unplugging–Virginia State Parks options
For 24 hours, from sundown, Friday to sundown Saturday is National Day of Unplugging. What better way to leave those electronics behind than to visit a Virginia State Park.
AUDIO: Town Talk/Rappahannock Area Health District
Mary Chamberlin and Allison Balmes-John with the Rappahannock Area Health District talk about distribution of the vaccine and what happens after the vaccine. Also, info on continued COVID testing.
WATCH: Lynne Cheney part of Facebook Live program with the James Monroe Museum
The James Monroe Museum in Fredericksburg hosted a Women’s History Month program with Dr. Lynne Cheney on her book: The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation.
WATCH: New signs will get you around the Stafford Government Center
Need help getting around the Stafford Government Center? There’s hope and help! Thanks to Jeff Shover with Citizens Assistance and Volunteer Services, there are new signs in place to get you where you need to go.
Fredericksburg Nationals announce game times
Five day games this season–all on Sunday. Weekday games start at 7:05. Saturday games at 6:05.
Spotsy “To Go!” Restaurant Week March 5-14
Try 5 different spots (be sure to ask for a stamp!) to earn your chance to win prizes.
Scam Alert from City Police
City Police say they’ll never call demanding money
Town Talk: Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner
Stafford School Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner talks about plans to bring students back four days a week later next month. We also talk about teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other involved in making schools work.
VIDEO: Mark Dudenhefer not running again in Stafford
Stafford Supervisor Mark Dudenhefer announces he won’t be running for re-election in Garrisonville. Makes an endorsement.
VIDEO: Colonial Tavern’s “All 4 Love” campaign continues, but in a slightly different form
The Colonial Tavern in downtown Fredericksburg continues to transform itself. It’s the story of a business that continues to provide help to many in the community as it begins to slowly reopen.
Area vaccine numbers
Rappahannock Area Health District vaccine numbers for each locality
COVID-19 weekly numbers
Rappahannock Area Health District weekly COVID report
AUDIO: Town Talk/Sunshine Baseball League
Mike Zitz, Jim Toler and Dennis Rapkins talk about the return of the Sunshine Baseball League–the 8-19 year old summer league. Also, details on the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run @ Sunshine Ballpark on May 15th.
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