City Manager Tim Baroody says he and School Superintendent Marci Catlett talk daily about safety
WATCH: City Council hears plans to keep schools safe
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WATCH: On site as a SAWs Virginia ramp is built
Volunteers with SAWs (Servants at Work) Virginia are buidling ramps for those that cannot afford one in the Fredericksburg area. We watched the process taking place in Caroline County.
PHOTOS: SAWs-Virginia @ work in Ruther Glen
SAWs-Virginia. (Servants at Work)–Building a ramp last weekend at the home of an 80-year old disabled veteran in Ruther Glen. Volunteers build ramps for people of all ages who cannot afford one.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
“42nd Street” at Riverside July 19th thru September 10th. Chris Sanders and Andrea McArdle (the original Annie on Broadway). Both say the entire production is Broadway worthy. riversidedt.com
WATCH: “There’s something happening in our community that’s not good.”
An emotional Vice-Mayor Frye talks about an increase in youth crime. “This is the first time I feel like I haven’t had an answer to try to help with some issues.” He’s asking anyone with ideas to come forward.
LISTEN: Town Talk/FredNats Sunshine Baseball League
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the opening of the Sunshine Baseball season. We also talk about trends in the MLB season.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank’s Summer Feeding needs your help
Curtis Dickerson says there are ways you can help. Helping box food for grab-and-go sites and being available to be at summer feeding sites a few hours every week. Video has info along with fredfood.org
WATCH: Volunteers needed for the Point in Time Count on July 27th
The homeless census needs volunteers and backpacks. Here’s how you can get involved. fredericksburgcoc.org
PHOTOS: Hunting Run, Spotsylvania
You don’t have to go far to find quiet and scenic condtions. Hunting Run, Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Opening Saturday for the FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
Just the way summer was intended to be. Games all day at Sunshine Ballpark in Fredericksburg. Opening Day!
Murder info reward money increased in Fredericksburg
$10,000 now being offered for details leading to an arrest and conviction
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Red Cross blood
Alexis Innis talks about getting teenagers involved in giving blood. Also, a conversation on the tests done on blood to ensure you receive a match. redcrossblood.org
LISTEN: Robbie Perry/FredNats
General Manager Robbie Perry talks about Home Run Derby X on August 26th.
WATCH: Get reacquainted with downtown Fredericksburg at First Friday
Caroline Morris (Kimman’s Co.) and Chris Allen (Duly Noted) invite you to explore downtown Fredericksburg this week. They say it’s filled with deals and surprises.
Stafford Fire and Rescue says fireworks the cause of a house fire
Katie Brady says the cause determined to be improperly discarded spent fireworks
PHOTOS: Signing the Declaration of Independence
Listen to the Declaration of Independence. Sign the document. Washington Heritage Museums gave you the chance on 4th of July in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Life in the Continental Army
Re-enactor Paul Limerick with The George Washington Foundation talks about food and fire.
PHOTOS: Another fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm
George Washington and colonial times up close.
WATCH: Flag retirement @ Ferry Farm
It’s a tradition at George Washington’s boyhood home to every year put up a new flag that has flown over the U-S Capitol on 4th of July. Music from the Enduring Freedom Honor Team at Fredericksburg Christian School. The flag handled by American Heritage Troop 128 and Boy Scout Troop 170.
PHOTOS: Annual flag retirement ceremony at Ferry Farm in Stafford
Boy Scout Troop 170 and American Heritage Troop 128.
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