All eligible Virginians have until October 21, 2016, to register.
Voter Registration Deadline Extended in Virginia
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Contracts Awarded for I-95, Route 630 Projects in Stafford
Improvements include a new exit 140 interchange, Courthouse Road widening, and an expanded Park & Ride lot.
32nd Annual Ghost Walk in Downtown Fredericksburg
Walking tours led by costumed guides feature sites from the book “The Ghosts of Fredericksburg and Nearby Environs.”
Your Community Calendar October 2016
A selection of special events.
Fredericksburg Live Music Calendar October 19 – 25
Including touring act The GoodMan Fiske Band.
High Speed Rail Meeting October 27
The meeting will be a discussion of the DC2RVA Rail project.
Fredericksburg Main Street Receives $25K State Grant
The money will be used to implement the organization’s new “Forever Revolutionary” branding.
Rail to Richmond Survey Available, Public Meetings Scheduled
Virginia DRPT is beginning the second tier of a high-speed rail study for the D.C. to Richmond corridor.
Drinking Water Restrictions Remain in Place at Two Spotsylvania Schools
A routine drinking water test indicated the presence of total coliform and E. coli bacteria at Post Oak Middle School.
Blue and Gray Brewing Company Founder Jeff Fitzpatrick Remembered
Jeff Fitzpatrick died October 14 of cancer. He was 51.
Downtown Fredericksburg’s Sammy T’s Restaurant Closing
The restaurant and building have been for sale for more than a year.
GWRC to Host Annual Government Officials Meeting
Spotsylvania County Administrator Mark Taylor and GWRC Executive Director Tim Ware will speak.
8 Organizations Receive $21.8K in EDA Grants
Facade improvement, JumpStart! and event sponsorship grants were awarded.
Stafford Piecemakers Quilt Show at Porter Library
View quilts and have your quilt appraised.
Michael’s Towing & Recovery Wins Second in National Tow Truck Photo Contest
They won second place for Light-Duty Tow Truck in the national Shine ‘n Star Tow Truck Photo Beauty Contest.
FXBG Office Suites Opens with Six Businesses
The newly renovated office center caters to small businesses.
Restaurant Inspections: Sedona Taphouse, Benny Vitali’s, La Petite Auberge and More
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) food safety inspections completed October 4 – 7, 2016.
Fredericksburg Area Obituaries October 8 – 14
Our condolences to family and friends.
Mary Washington House Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Add a pink ribbon to honor and remember those who have faced the struggles of breast cancer.
Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts October 16 – 22
VDOT hot spots in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George.
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