Spotsylvania Supervisor Tim McLaughlin disputes that the county isn’t providng money for schools.
WATCH: McLaughlin says Spotsy Supervisors have been providing funds to schools
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WATCH: Spotsy Supervisor says School Board running from answering budget questions
Spotsylvania Supervisor Chris Yakabousk says it looks like the school board will not be meeting with them to talk about the budget.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
Cornelia Rutherford, “R,” and Jim Miller preview the Faire May 13-June 11 on weekends. The theme is “Exploration.” varf.org
PHOTOS: Coffee with the Sheriff in Caroline
Coffee with the Sheriff Saturday morning at Magnolia Fields Farm in Ruther Glen with Caroline Sheriff Scott Moser.
PHOTOS: LOVE sign in place in Bowling Green
There are more than 275 LOVE signs around Virginia. Bowling Green was added to the list over the weekend. The new sign is in front of Town Hall.
WATCH: LOVE sign unveiled in front of Town Hall in Bowling Green
Bowling Green now has a LOVE sign. It includes pictures of important events and people in the town. It was unveiled in front of Town Hall over the weekend.
LISTEN: Town Talk/FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins. Play Ball! A new season is here and it’s time to start thinking about summer baseball for your kids or grandkids. June 1 the deadline for registration. sunshinebaseball.net for info.
WATCH: April is Second Chance Month at FailSafe-ERA
Juanita Shanks talks about giving second chances to returning citizens from jail or prison. Info on FailSafe-ERA’s Gala and Hall of Change ceremony. Tickets must be purchased by April 1. failsafe-era.org
Fredericksburg Police looking for two suspects in the murder of Jasiah Smith
19-year old Aaron Carter is considered armed and dangerous
WATCH: Happy second anniversary to the Fredericksburg Food Co-op
Interim General Manager Suzie Grumko talks about the growth of the Fredericksburg Food Co-op at 320 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg. You don’t have to be a member to shop at the Food Co-op.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Marine Corps Historic Half
Alex Hetherington and Kristen Loflin preview the Marine Corps Historic Half/Semper 5 miler and Devil Dog Double on May 21st in Fredericksburg. Sign up at marinemarathon.com
WATCH: Spotsylvania residents advocate for school funding but denounce school superintendent and school board
The annual budget public hearing in Spotsylvania. But it wasn’t the usual speeches.
Assisting an injured bald eagle in Spotsy
Thank-you Deputy Amanda Mele!
Area coach charged in Stafford with indecent liberties with a child
Stafford authorities say 25-year old Tyler Trotter is no longer coaching in Stafford County Schools
Germanna president charged with DUI and reckless driving
Incident happened in King George earlier this month
WATCH: Final push for Downtown Greens to finish purchase of 56 acres
Downtown Greens calls it their Countdown to Conversation. 100,000+ dollars needed to own 56 acres in Fredericksburg free and clear. The goal is to reach the goal this week.
Donate here: http://www.downtowngreens.org/buffer.html
LISTEN: Town Talk/Wildlife Rescue League
Carolyn Wilder and Karen Brace talk about when and when not try to help animals. We talk about birds, squirrels and deer–and the process to become involved with animal rehab. wildliferescue.org
WATCH: Spotsy School Board members respond to possible school cuts
Spotsylvania School Board members Twigg, Abuismail, Cole, Shelley and Daniels respond to Superintendent Mark Taylor’s proposed budget cuts if the school budget isn’t fully funded by the Board of Supervisors.
WATCH: Spotsy School Superintendent says big budget cuts are coming if supervisors don’t fully fund budget
Mark Taylor says he may need to propose eliminating school libraries, cutting 60 teachers, 23 paraeducators and eliminating Governor’s School….along with many other cuts.
Supervisors hold a budget public hearing on Thursday night.
LISTEN: Town Talk/James Monroe High School Theater Department
Teachers Heidi Ribel and Mark Wright and seven members of “Something Rotten.” We meet some the cast and hear four songs. “Something Rotten” Thursday thru Saturday at JM.
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