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Area road work this week
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LISTEN: Town Talk/Virginia Renaissance Faire
Cornelia Rutherford, “R,” and Jim Miller preview the Faire May 13-June 11 on weekends. The theme is “Exploration.” varf.org
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution this week
Here’s where the Food Bank will be this week
PHOTOS: Coffee with the Sheriff in Caroline
Coffee with the Sheriff Saturday morning at Magnolia Fields Farm in Ruther Glen with Caroline Sheriff Scott Moser.
Stafford teen arrested after long and high speed chase
18-year old Caleb Cooney refused to surrender and led officers on speeds over 80 mph.
PHOTOS: LOVE sign in place in Bowling Green
There are more than 275 LOVE signs around Virginia. Bowling Green was added to the list over the weekend. The new sign is in front of Town Hall.
WATCH: LOVE sign unveiled in front of Town Hall in Bowling Green
Bowling Green now has a LOVE sign. It includes pictures of important events and people in the town. It was unveiled in front of Town Hall over the weekend.
What’s happening this month in Virginia State Parks
A number of events at some nearby parks
Caroline County Sheriff’s Office and Fire-Rescue work together to save lives
More AED’s to Caroline deputies.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit awarded two hospital grants
In 2022, there were nearly 2,300 passengers who boarded transit at the two hospital bus stops and another 6,794 who boarded at other “medical stops” on FXBGO! routes.
LISTEN: Town Talk/FredNats Sunshine Baseball League powered by REC
Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins. Play Ball! A new season is here and it’s time to start thinking about summer baseball for your kids or grandkids. June 1 the deadline for registration. sunshinebaseball.net for info.
WATCH: April is Second Chance Month at FailSafe-ERA
Juanita Shanks talks about giving second chances to returning citizens from jail or prison. Info on FailSafe-ERA’s Gala and Hall of Change ceremony. Tickets must be purchased by April 1. failsafe-era.org
New report ranks Spanberger as most effective lawmaker on agriculture issues in entire Congress
The nonpartisan “Center for Effective Lawmaking” scored the Congresswoman as the most effective ag-focused member in either the U.S. House or U.S. Senate
Fredericksburg Police looking for two suspects in the murder of Jasiah Smith
19-year old Aaron Carter is considered armed and dangerous
Like the temperatures, gas prices on the rise
Gas prices in Virginia up 23 cents over last month
WATCH: Happy second anniversary to the Fredericksburg Food Co-op
Interim General Manager Suzie Grumko talks about the growth of the Fredericksburg Food Co-op at 320 Emancipation Highway in Fredericksburg. You don’t have to be a member to shop at the Food Co-op.
Regional Library statement in support of Spotsy School librarians and libraries
Library director Martha Hutzel speaks out in favor of Spotsylvania librarians and against removal of books after actions this past week from Superintendent Mark Taylor
LISTEN: Town Talk/Marine Corps Historic Half
Alex Hetherington and Kristen Loflin preview the Marine Corps Historic Half/Semper 5 miler and Devil Dog Double on May 21st in Fredericksburg. Sign up at marinemarathon.com
Spanberger helps reintroduce bill to codify Roe v. Wade, protect rights of Virginia women
The Congresswoman Helped Reintroduce the “Women’s Health Protection Act,” Which Would Protect the Right of Healthcare Providers to Provide Abortions & Right of Patients to Receive Care Following the Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
High winds on Saturday
Forecasters say the highest winds to the west
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