Stafford supervisors vote to spend nearly $9 million on school projects
They agreed to budget $3 million to buy a warehouse, $3.1 million to purchase Chromebooks and $2.5 million to buy land for a new Drew Middle School.
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Concerned ‘way of life’ is at stake, Spotsylvania supervisors table vote on Smith Station Crossing
Development would bring 99 single-family detached homes to an area residents say already has traffic congestion.
City council’s ‘conservative’ budget includes 4-cent real estate tax increase
The body also approved on first reading an 8% increase to water rates and a 6% increase to sewer rates.
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The life of Reiley: ‘Undisputed champion’ of the Rappahannock Area YMCA announces retirement
Barney Reiley remained in the area after a standout basketball career at Mary Washington College and made it his life’s work to enhance the YMCA.
House Speaker Scott hops on Cole(s) train at event in Fredericksburg
Del. Joshua Cole is seeking re-election in the 65th District; Spotsylvania School Board Vice Chair Nicole Cole seeks seat in 66th District.
Construction to begin on roundabout at Old Plank and Chancellor roads
The Spotsylvania project is being done in connection with private development.
Del. Joshua Cole to seek re-election to 65th District
Democrat, who represents Fredericksburg, will host launch party featuring speaker of the house Don Scott.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Cold Fredericksburg weekend likely to finish with snow.
Column: New Year’s resolutions for the Free Press newsroom
As soon as the ball drops, we’re getting to work on covering the community in 2025.
From the Free Press staff: Our most impactful journalism from 2024
A look back at the stories and events that touched the lives of many in the region.
Act-Enough’s Kwanzaa celebration comes with streamers
Local nonprofit celebrating weeklong holiday with series of speakers discussing Kwanzaa’s principles.
Sixty-one-year-old fatally shot in incident with federal officer
He was involved in a disturbance that began with a motorcyclist driving recklessly.
‘This lady is Horne’s’: Johnson has served Port Royal diners for 60-plus years
Gloria Jean Johnson celebrated 64 years working at Horne’s restaurant this past January.
Sorrentino finally ‘gets to be a fan’ after Hall of Fame coaching career
Veteran coach spent 15 years at Mountain View after winning one state championships each at Culpeper and C.D. Hylton.
Bears can’t handle sharpshooting Rams in Region 5D title game
Riverbend will visit Albemarle in Class 5 state quarterfinals on Tuesday; James Monroe girls will host Hopewell the same night.
Officials: Trump administration’s VA hiring freeze impacting new Fredericksburg facility
New facility opens Monday approximately 500 employees short of capacity, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner said.
My Top 5 stories of 2024: Joey LoMonaco
My favorite thing about being a journalist is that every story is different.
My top 5 stories of 2024: Taft Coghill Jr.
After being away from journalism for 18 months, it did not take long after the Free Press launched in February to realize why I missed it so much.
Donation to JM athletics department a ‘rewarding feeling’ for Michigan State’s Hall
The Michigan State linebacker starred for the Yellow Jackets as a freshman in 2019 before he became an All-American at IMG Academy in Florida.
My Top 5 stories of 2024: Jonathan Hunley
Jonathan Hunley, the latest reporter to join our staff, reflects on his top stories.
Fredericksburg City Council announces application process for vacant Ward 3 seat
Tim Duffy announced his resignation at a City Council meeting earlier this month.
My Top 5 stories of 2024: Kathy Knotts
FFP staffers reflects on some of their favorite stories of the year.
My Top 5 Stories of 2024: Noelle Clark
Editorial intern Noelle Clark shares her top stories of the year.
Sublette: Snowball’s chance of a white Christmas in Fredericksburg this year
Not surprisingly, a white Christmas in Fredericksburg is rare, especially since the beginning of the 21st century.
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News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Keeping warm. Saving money
Rochelle Sommer with Virginia Energy Sense talks about ways to button up your house.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about changes taking place with the federal government
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says people need to stand up and speak out.
Food Bank distribution this week
You’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
LISTEN: Have a plan for getting home if you’re at a party Sunday night–and you’ve been drinking
Kurt Erickson says having a designated driver and cutting off alcohol, like they do at stadiums later in the game, are a few ways to make the roads safer.
WATCH: Area Special Olympics Virginia athletes Polar Plunge in Virginia Beach
Area 11 Secial Olympics part of 4,151 people who jumped into the Atlantic Ocean raising 1.7 million dollars–60,000+ for the local effort.
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