Mark Taylor tells the School Board that clear backpacks are a way to ensure safety and keep weapons out of schools. He says clear backpacks are not a mandate in Spotsy Schools.
President and CEO Jason Tickle with an update on the building of four homes, his selection as an Allen and Allen Hometown Hero and ways you can volunteer. habitatofcaroline.org
Finding two tobacco pipe bowls–one of the complete-during the annual summer dig at George Washington’s boyhood home, Ferry Farm in Stafford. Dave Muraca puts a date on it and talks about what it tells archaeologists.
The annual summer archaeological excavation at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford unearthed two tobacco pipe bowls–one of them complete.
A 9mm handgun, digital weight scales, an electronic money counter, and approximately $8400.00 worth of suspected cocaine were found during the search warrants
Sheriff’s Office says Fairview Beach investigation came after numerous complaints
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says to plan ahead if you’re thinking about overseas travel. Warner says trying get a passport post-COVID has been a disaster.
Outreach Coordinator Christina Merideth and Executive Director Cathleen Pessolano talk about the outreach to families with pediatric cancer. Preview of the Stardust Ball and golf tournament in September. There’s also a need for volunteers.
We talk with Jonny Gomes. Ticket info–Go to frednats.com Click Events
Justin Thacker, Allie Names, Von Young and Jacky Dorado talk about the SPCA’s 80th Birthday Bash on the 22nd. An update on the need for more people to foster pets.
Christian Kessinger, Julie Mitchell and Ann Kloeckner: Talk about a housing guide and evictions, domestic violence, divorce, custody and protection orders.
Vice-Mayor Frye talks about the increase in youth violence in Fredericksburg. Councilman Frye also discusses telling the complete telling of history in the City.
City Manager Tim Baroody says he and School Superintendent Marci Catlett talk daily about safety
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.
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.
“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
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.
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins talk about the opening of the Sunshine Baseball season. We also talk about trends in the MLB season.
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
The homeless census needs volunteers and backpacks. Here’s how you can get involved. fredericksburgcoc.org
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