Remembering a local hero. Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride for Army Sgt. David Ruhren who died in Iraq on December 21, 2004.
VIDEO: Remembering a hero: Stafford’s David Ruhren
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Ask the Mayor
In this week’s episode, Mayor Greenlaw is joined by Jane Shelhorse, Director of Parks, Recreation and Events, who answers your questions about what’s happening in the ‘Burg.
Public Invited to Comment on New FEMA Flood Maps in Stafford County
Residents are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period beginning on September 30, 2020.
Two Constitutional Amendments on the Virginia ballot this year
You’ll have two questions on the ballot. Stafford Commissioner of Revenue Scott Mayausky explains each….
Third DUI for Stafford man in five years
The Nissan had stopped for a red light at the intersection with Joyce Street and the driver had fallen asleep.
Babysitter arrested for assault of infant in Stafford
The parents of a seven-month-old infant had returned home and discovered a red mark on the side of the infant’s face. In an effort to discover what caused the injury, the parents reviewed nanny cam footage
VIDEO: Absentee voting in Virginia
Diane Shea with the League of Women Voters
Fall foliage report
It’s fall in Virginia! Check out the Virginia State Parks foliage report to learn about fall in the parks.
AUDIO: Town Talk-sPower
sPower’s Cat Mosley and Liz Engle (by phone) talk about the sPower solar facility in Spotsylvania. Liz Engle responds to questions about Notice of Violations and a waterline.
Rappahannock United Way approves grant to support Rappahannock Area YMCA Virtual Learning Centers
These Learning Centers will help cover the critical need for schoolwork assistance and schooltime childcare for working families as area schools move toward a hybrid learning plan.
GO Virginia Region 6 approves $634,938 in funding to Germanna Community College
GO Virginia is a statewide economic development initiative that provides project-based funds to encourage collaboration among private industry, higher education, and government partners to create higher-paying jobs.
VIDEO: Voting–What you need to know
Voting 101 with Diane Shea of the League of Women Voters in the Fredericksburg area
AUDIO: Town Talk/Ceili Leahy Day of Service
John and Leslie Leahy (and James Monroe High School Principal Tim Duffy) preview the Ceili Leahy Day of Service. It’s virtual. Discussion on the importance of service and ways to get involved and serve safely.
False ID lands Stafford man in jail
Deputy Vaughn conducted a DMV check on the information provided and discovered the description of 6’3” tall did not match the driver’s 5’11” stature.
Cloudy, a little cooler today
The National Weather Service says mostly cloudy but dry today across the region. High temperature for most will be in the mid to upper 70s. Temperatures in the mountains will be considerably cooler, with highs in the low to mid 60s.
VIDEO: Spotsylvania Supervisor Deborah Frazier questions the commitment to education by some board members
Spotsylvania Supervisor Deborah Frazier–a middle school principal–questions the commitment to schools by the board.
VIDEO: Divided Spotsy Supervisors vote to withhold CARES Act money to schools until at least late October
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabouski joined with Board Chairman Gary Skinner and Supervisor Deborah Frazier in opposing holding back 2+ million dollars in CARES Act money from the schools until at least late October.
What are the COVID-19 overall numbers in the region?
Rappahannock Area Health District analyzes each locality in Planning District 16
Early morning Exxon robbery in Spotsy
The incident occurred about 12:30am at the Exxon on Mudd Tavern Road
Chamber opposes making Department of Labor COVID-19 regulation permanent
The Chamber says businesses, especially small businesses, are already struggling to survive these hard economic times and these regulations only increase the burden on them.
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