How much local funding will go to education and whether the real-estate tax rate will increase is unclear.
Rolling up their sleeves: Stafford officials continue work on budget
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Lawyer: Data center campus better for south Stafford than more houses
The Blaisdell project would put about 1.5 million square feet of buildings on 181 acres south of U.S. 17, north of the Rappahannock River and east of Interstate 95.
Right lane of Falmouth Bridge to reopen Friday following emergency repairs
The $1.1 million work was result of a recent inspection that found rapid deterioration among structural steel elements supporting the bridge.
Spare a nickel? Stafford tax rate would go up by 5 cents in proposed budget
Levy would increase even though County Administrator Bill Ashton proposes $4 million in cuts.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm can see spring in the distance
Volunteers on Tuesday worked on putting up a deer fence on the back four acres of the property and trimming kale and collard leaves damaged by the cold.
WATCH/PHOTOS: SAWs Virginia in Aquia Harbour on Saturday
SAWs (Servants at Work) built a ramp for a woman in North Stafford.
Sixty-one-year-old fatally shot in incident with federal officer
He was involved in a disturbance that began with a motorcyclist driving recklessly.
PHOTOS: Welcome back Ferry Farm!
The boyhood home of George Washington reopened on Saturday (after being closed January and February) with living history on the grounds.
Mobile home and brush fire in North Stafford
Stafford and Quantico units responded to the fire.
Sorrentino finally ‘gets to be a fan’ after Hall of Fame coaching career
Veteran coach spent 15 years at Mountain View after winning one state championships each at Culpeper and C.D. Hylton.
PHOTOS: Early signs of spring…
At Gari Melchers Home and Studio—Belmont, in Stafford County.
WATCH: Opening weekend at Kenmore and Ferry Farm
Special programs planned this weekend.
Stafford County solar farm sees the light of day — for now
Project would produce power for about 600 low- to moderate-income homes as well as some businesses.
‘Grease’ gets a good word: Pay raises for support staff in Stafford schools budget
Teachers also would see pay raises as part of the $503.1 million spending plan.
Stafford County highlights Black history with heritage trail
From baseball to ‘Box’ Brown, trail features 23 stops and spans 300 years of Stafford’s Black history.
Data centers in Stafford County? You’ll need a permit for those.
Developers would need conditional-use approval for facilities in heavy industrial zones.
WATCH: A plea in Stafford to not raise taxes
Several Stafford residents asked the Board of Supervisors not to raise taxes this year.
Stafford appoints Loew as parks, recreation and tourism director
He has more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation.
PHOTO GALLERY: George Washington’s birthday at Ferry Farm
Sights and scenes from George Washington’s Ferry Farm on President’s Day
LISTEN: Ferry Farm in Stafford open on Monday
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis talk about Presidents’ Day at George Washington’s boyhood home.
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