The Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the well-earned retirement of a dedicated narcotics-detecting K9 in Caroline County.
K-9 Ike retires in Caroline
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WATCH: The Fredericksburg Country Club is 100
Events and activities for members planned all year.
VDOT lifts lane closures for holiday weekend
VDOT has traffic and travel info to plan ahead.
VA250 Commission remembers Paul Revere’s ride
You can get involved by placing two lights in your window April 18-19
Jury scam back in Stafford
The Sheriff’s Office says if you receive a call from anyone posing as a deputy asking for money, it’s a scam.
WATCH: Love Scrub returns to Hurkamp Park on May 4th
Chip Taylor says the 10-2 event is rewarding and exhausting.
WATCH: Downtown Greens adds permeable walking path to the upper garden
Downtown Greens cut the ribbon for the path in the upper garden along Dixon Street between Princess Anne and Charles Streets.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distributions this week
You’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a drive-thru, walk-up, or fresh market distribution.
LISTEN: Contact Virginia 811 before you dig
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says it’s important to remember to contact VA811 before every digging or excavation project to protect communities and prevent costly damages.
There’s a new program: ‘Thank a Trooper’
State Police say compliments will be shown to individual troopers and other leaders within the Virginia State Police.
Marine Corps Base Quantico testing
Because training on Quantico is continuous, residents can expect to always hear some noise or feel vibrations.
Two charged with check fraud in Caroline
The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says this investigation also involves the U.S. Postal Service.
WATCH: Riverside offers a gift to those on the front lines of a tough week
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford is offering a free show only ticket for Jesus Christ Superstar–this Friday night–the 11th–for area teachers, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Knife found in student backpack in King George
Sheriff’s Office received a tip and met the bus as it arrived at school.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about food bank cuts and the job outlook for graduates
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says he’s received no response to his questions to the USDA about cuts in federal money to food banks.
Bark in the Park & annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Caledon State Park
Activities include a scavenger hunt, wagon rides and a photo with the Easter Bunny
LISTEN: Little Shop of Horrors at JM
Teacher Mark Wright and eight students talk about the show, April 10-12th at 7pm.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
WATCH: Updating a historical location in Fredericksburg
Washington Heritage Museums is at work updating the Caretaker’s Lodge and the property around the Mary Washington Monument at 1500 Washington Ave. in Fredericksburg.
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