Let’s go camping: New and veteran football coaches find purpose in summer workouts
Area football coaches are gearing up for the upcoming season by holding summer conditioning sessions.
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On the Agenda, June 16-20
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings across the region.
Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Credit Union Stadium ‘all about community and collaboration’
Fifth-annual event celebrating emancipation drew a big crowd, diverse group of community organizations.
More news from The Free Press
Coker acquits himself admirably as Atticus Finch in Riverside’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
New production makes use of original stage adaption but acknowledges novel’s shortcomings.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Spotsylvania County
The rabid raccoon was found near the 7000 block of Stubbs Bridge Road near Lake Anna.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Summer-like start to the weekend, but a cooler finish.
A foot in both camps: Supporters, opponents of Crow’s Nest Outdoor Adventure make case to Stafford Planning Commission
Public hearing concerned changing campgrounds to require a conditional-use permit on agricultural land.
City hires Taylor to lead sustainability efforts
She’ll guide Fredericksburg’s pursuit of using 100% percent renewable energy for municipal operations by 2035.
Fredericksburg City Council nearing finish line on ‘half-marathon’ budget season
Councilors also agree to shift $200,000 from school capital projects to operating fund for upcoming fiscal year.
Stafford School Board approves $488M budget; awaits word on meals tax
Members also voted for a redistricting plan that would go into effect in 2026, when two new elementary schools will open.
Caroline School Board will not move pre-K; plans to establish ‘learning cottages’ until new school is complete
Board also came to a consensus to construct a new elementary school within four years.
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.
Distrust between boards keeping Caroline schools in flux
Supervisors vote to allow school division to install trailers at Bowling Green Elementary but also want to add on to the facility — despite the school board’s concerns.
Phelps won’t seek reelection to Spotsylvania School Board
Often-outspoken, she has represented county’s Lee Hill District since 2017.
A Fair chance to cope: FCPS Mental Health event offers resources, dialogue
Fair at JM included sessions, conversations and activities related to youth mental health.
Fredericksburg area is no wonderland for working families, according to latest ALICE report
Percentage of ‘asset limited’ households in the Fredericksburg area range from 22% in King George to 31% in Fredericksburg.
Brittany Flowers has heard foster care horror stories. Now she works to make fairy-tale endings.
Foster parenting is a family endeavor for Flowers, a family systems coordinator with nonprofit UMFS Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: University of Mary Washington 2025 Commencement
Sights and scenes from UMW’s 114th commencement ceremony, held on Saturday.
Aquia District voters will have choice of three candidates for supervisor in November
Supervisor Monica Gary, an independent, will face Democrat Maya Guy and Republican Hank Scharpenberg.
Kids theater group is a golden ticket to the performing arts
Extended production of Willy Wonka begins June 6 in King George.
Population growth is ‘driver’ of Stafford Courthouse road improvement project
Construction on the $30 million effort will begin later this month.
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Fredericksburg Biz Beat
Biz Beat Banter Episode 5: Chris Newman
In this episode: Chris’ love of music, and how he continues to pursue that interest; his thoughts about becoming CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, and his goals for the organization; how he manages his time to take on all the many commitments in his life.
Biz Beat Clips: What’s on the horizon for Stafford?
Stafford County and its economic development prospects/efforts is the subject of this week’s Biz Beat Clips video.
Biz Beat Roundup: $302M land sale closes in Stafford
Site work begins at Mary’s Landing; Mary Washington Healthcare acquires another local medical practice; downtown restaurant ‘steaks’ its claim on ambience
Biz Beat Clips: Monster Mini Golf
This week’s Biz Beat Clips video takes you inside Monster Mini Golf in North Stafford.
Biz Beat Roundup: Area’s hopping scene earns nomination from USA Today
Developer looking to build bank branch; report shows extent of data center activity in region; Fredericksburg recognized for craft beer scene.
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WATCH: Extended work for the Old Mill Park goats
The goats will stay until next March.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
WATCH: Honoring sacrifice–Memorial Day in Fredericksburg
Themes included sacrifice, honor and remembering.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day @ the Our Fallen Heroes Memorial downtown
Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council annual program.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2025 @ the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Annual program at the Lafayette Blvd. cemetery
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