Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry are two of the service dog trainers with Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor. We talk about how they train the dogs, how they prepare the veterans to life with a service dog, and how one leash does save two lives. leashesofvalor.org
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Spring officially arrives late tomorrow night
The Fredericksburg Fire Department says while operating on the scene of a reported building fire the other day, multiple drivers drove over their water supply hose. Officials say that’s dangerous …..and illegal.
The Food Bank has a free app: FREDFOODVA, You are not required to show any paperwork or identification to receive food. Participants may be asked a series of intake questions such as Household Information, Income, & Locality
Thank-you to emergency management professionals in the region that keep us all safe
FAMPO Administrator Ian Ollis talks about a potential river crossing bridge and parkway west of I-95, across the Rappahannock River. An Open House is planned March 20th at the VDOT Auditorium at 86 Deacon Road in Stafford from 5-7.
Huzzah! Auditions were held Saturday afternoon for new cast members for the Virginia Renaissance Faire at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in downtown Fredericksburg.
Three St. Patrick’s Day-themed races were held Saturday morning at the home of the FredNats.
Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview some April events–Colonial Fair on April 6 at Kenmore, Dog Days at Ferry Farm on April 13, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day on April 14. Also we talk about baking bread in colonial times.
Event organizers say this is a first for the region. They hope it becomes an annual event.
Get outside..enjoy the spring temps while they last!
The original completion date was March 25
The race finished Saturday morning in the outfield of Virginia Credit Union Stadium
March 16 – March 29
Join us as we dive into the world of the Fredericksburg Ski Club. Founded in the 70’s, this club is on a mission to recruit a new generation of snow sport enthusiasts. Discover how you can get involved and get a sneak peak at their thrilling summer plans.
The head of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program says St. Patrick’s Day rivals New Year’s for drunk driving incidents. Kurt Erickson extra police will be out. For some, the Sober Ride program is an option.
Weather permitting, the second weekend closure is scheduled for Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m. through Monday, March 18 at 6 a.m. The northbound and southbound travel lanes of I-95 at mile marker 74 will be reduced to one lane in each direction continuously.
Wednesday, in VDEM’s Region 2 in Culpeper, local elected officials and responders from various departments met to practice recovery planning together to be prepared and make connections.
Fire officials say dry leaves and grass can become a hazard
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