A reminder about fireworks safety also provided some levity at Tuesday’s meeting.
Stafford supervisors agree to apply for FEMA grant, buy two fire engines
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LISTEN: Stafford Fire and Rescue talks fireworks safety
Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady say 4th of July is their busiest day of the year.Â
LISTEN: Adopt-a-student backpack campaign in Stafford
Nikki Jackson with Stafford County Schools talks about the Empower Pack Project where the community shops for students based on school, grade level and individual preferences.
National champs: After setting state record, Colonial Forge relay soared to new heights
The Colonial Forge High School boys 400 meter relay team captured first-place at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor meet in Philadelphia recently.
WATCH: The mystery of one bead
One single bead found several years ago during an archeological dig at George’ Washington’s boyhood home, Ferry Farm in Stafford.
WATCH: Rappahanock Education Farm continues to tackle food insecurity
Planting has turned into harvesting this summer at the farm in White Oak.
PODCAST: The Tribe, episode 4 (Medicine Wheel)
A hearing about a lease renewal thrusts the MacGregors’ accusations against the Patawomeck Tribe back into the public eye, and your hosts explore the land in question.
Stafford supervisors approve zoning changes, but developers press on with proposed White Oak campground
A speed and red-light camera program was also approved, as was a mixed-used development in the courthouse area.
Bears down: Riverbend baseball team’s run ends in state semifinals
The Riverbend, Caroline and Mountain View softball teams also came up short in the state tournament this week.
Stafford school division participates in Summer Food Service Program
Meals will be offered to all children without charge at several sites throughout county.
Developers see ‘huge win’ for their proposed White Oak campground
Opponents, however, are not giving up their fight.
‘Feeling of euphoria’: Caroline softball team enjoying historic run to states
Riverbend, Mountain View and King George softball; Riverbend baseball; and Spotsylvania boys soccer also gear up for the Virginia High School League state tournament this week.
Three Stafford County polling locations moving for June 17 Democratic primary
The change affects voting at Brooke Point High School, Rock Hill Elementary School and North Stafford High School.
A point of pride: Spurred on by Diggs, Stafford officially recognizes LGBTQ diversity
The supervisors also voted to support a route for a new road and bridge over the Rappahannock River.
False water advisory reported in Stafford
Stafford County Utilities has received calls from customers reporting notices posted on their doors regarding a water advisory.
Stafford Swift Water Rescue aims to keep waters safe on summer weekends
Patrols out at Falmouth Beach/Historic Port of Falmouth.
River crossing ‘Option C’ gets a passing grade from Stafford supervisors
A new river crossing west of Interstate 95 has been under consideration for more than a year.
WATCH: “We must be louder. We must be bolder with remembrance.”–Deuntay Diggs
The importance of never forgetting.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2025 in Stafford
Powerful Friday morning in Stafford at the Armed Services Memorial.
Stafford supervisors raise meals tax to fund raises for school employees
The board also voted, 6-1, to have the county Planning Commission examine data center regulations.
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