


Diamond Baseball Holdings to purchase Fredericksburg Nationals from Silber family
Seth Silber will remain team president, minority owner following sale.
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‘Feeling of euphoria’: Caroline softball team enjoying historic run to states
Riverbend, Mountain View and King George softball; Riverbend baseball; and Spotsylvania boys soccer also gear up for the Virginia High School League state tournament this week.

Three Stafford County polling locations moving for June 17 Democratic primary
The change affects voting at Brooke Point High School, Rock Hill Elementary School and North Stafford High School.

A combination of relics unearthed as Caroline schools remove lockers
Fredericksburg area school officials are pondering the continued necessity of lockers as the nature of schooling shifts.

Virginia Democrats: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ shouldn’t be a SNAP decision
Legislators warn of impacts to local families, food banks if assistance is cut.

Local judge indicted on charge of bribery of a Spotsylvania County public official
Richard T. McGrath, the Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District of Virginia, was indicted Monday on a Class 4 felony charge of bribery of a public official.

City schools celebrate ‘incredible’ progress in special education
SOL test performance sags at James Monroe High School, ticks up at Walker-Grant Middle School.

Vindman introduces bipartisan bill to support women, infants and children
The Democrat, the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, submitted the bill with Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-Pa.), the committee’s chairman.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Heat check: cooler nights are likely gone for the summer.

Braswell announces candidacy for Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
Former school board member made an unsuccessful run for the Battlefield District seat in 2021.

On the Agenda, June 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.

‘Feeling of euphoria’: Caroline softball team enjoying historic run to states
Riverbend, Mountain View and King George softball; Riverbend baseball; and Spotsylvania boys soccer also gear up for the Virginia High School League state tournament this week.

Three Stafford County polling locations moving for June 17 Democratic primary
The change affects voting at Brooke Point High School, Rock Hill Elementary School and North Stafford High School.

A combination of relics unearthed as Caroline schools remove lockers
Fredericksburg area school officials are pondering the continued necessity of lockers as the nature of schooling shifts.

Virginia Democrats: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ shouldn’t be a SNAP decision
Legislators warn of impacts to local families, food banks if assistance is cut.

Local judge indicted on charge of bribery of a Spotsylvania County public official
Richard T. McGrath, the Chief Judge of the 15th Judicial District of Virginia, was indicted Monday on a Class 4 felony charge of bribery of a public official.

City schools celebrate ‘incredible’ progress in special education
SOL test performance sags at James Monroe High School, ticks up at Walker-Grant Middle School.

Major players: Umbiance set the stage for increased diversity in local performing arts scene
Performances of ’12 Dancing Princesses’ will be held Saturday and Sunday at James Monroe High School at 2:30 p.m.

Making a splash: Ahead of schedule, Kalahari welcomes a beaming Youngkin
Governor held a celebratory beam signing ceremony Wednesday at the construction site, commemorating brisk progress on the $900 million project.

A point of pride: Spurred on by Diggs, Stafford officially recognizes LGBTQ diversity
The supervisors also voted to support a route for a new road and bridge over the Rappahannock River.

Judge orders Spotsylvania School Board, former superintendent to negotiate settlement
In another Spotsylvania County Public Schools legal matter, a judge ordered school board member Nicole Cole’s attorney to pay attorney fees for two fellow board members that she is suing.

Cast of thieves: Hawks’ larceny on the bases ends Spotsylvania’s season
Hanover ends the Spotsylvania High School baseball team’s best season since a run to the 2018 Class 3 state title.

City, VDOT pave way for Dixon Park Connector Trail
Construction for the multi-use path, which is fully funded through VDOT’s SMART SCALE, could begin as early as 2028.

On the Agenda, June 2-6
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.

CSX rail maintenance work to close roads in Caroline and Spotsylvania
Motorists should follow posted detours during overnight closures at rail crossings.
Braswell announces candidacy for Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors
Former school board member made an unsuccessful run for the Battlefield District seat in 2021.
On the Agenda, June 9-13
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
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Area road work this week
Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.

WATCH: More information for the Johnny Johnson mural
A plaque has been added to the mural on the corner of William and Sophia streets downtown.

WATCH: Stratford Hall–about to play a big part in the VA250 programs
The only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence came from the Westmoreland County home.

Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.

PHOTOS: A little rain, a lot of fun
Fredericksburg SPCA 5K Recue Run–Start and finish at the downtown library.
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