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.
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City investigating cause of Rappahannock Canal drainage
Cause of drainage unknown, and residents could soon smell previously-submerged microorganisms.
Caroline carpentry students land major internships; Ford donates van to automotive program
Allan Myers, one of the largest construction companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region, selected three CHS students as interns, while Sheehy Ford of Ashland donated a van to the school’s automotive program.
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Paging civically-minded students: Stafford County pair to serve in state legislature
Two students from Stafford County Public Schools have been chosen to serve as pages in General Assembly.
New VA clinic to hold job and resource fair Saturday at Germanna
The Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center opens in March.
PHOTOS: Scenes from a snowy Monday in Fredericksburg
As the region awoke to its largest snowfall in years, photojournalist Suzanne Carr-Rossi framed the winter wonderland.
UPDATED: Winter weather storm closures and information
This article will be updated continuously as the Fredericksburg area deals with its largest winter weather event in several years.
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.
FCPS approves proposed FY2025-26 budget, instructional calendar
Updated elementary school zoning encounters ‘a little glitch.’
Area legislators achieved mixed results in recent General Assembly session
From voter registration laws and sexual assault prevention to support for incarcerated veterans and dental care for pregnant women, the local state delegation kept busy during the most recent General Assembly session.
Local fired park ranger to be Warner’s guest at Trump speech to Congress
Ashley Ranalli worked at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.
Newman officially takes over as President, CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare
Newman has served as MWHC’s chief operating officer and chief medical officer since 2019.
Sixty-one-year-old fatally shot in incident with federal officer
He was involved in a disturbance that began with a motorcyclist driving recklessly.
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.
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.
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Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management rescues trapped kitten before the snow arrives
Kitten had been trapped in a culvert under a driveway for days.
PHOTOS: The storm moves off
You’re waking up to slushy main roads, snow covered side roads until the temps rise and the rain somes.
WATCH: Snow in Spotsy
Watching the snow fall on snowy day in Spotsy.
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.
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