Stafford County crime report
The following crimes were reported to the Stafford Sheriff’s Office from March 8-14.
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Photo gallery: Leprechaun Chase 1/2 miler at Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Three St. Patrick’s Day-themed races were held Saturday morning at the home of the FredNats.
Beeping egg hunt at Melchers a treat for visually-impaired children
The beeping eggs are donated by volunteers from the International
Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators.
Stafford woman struck and killed while checking mailbox
Shelley Moncure, 72, of Stafford, was pronounced dead shortly after units arrived on scene.
Hardee’s on Princess Anne permanently closed
Fast-food joint that was fixture for decades makes a speedy exit.
The Moss Clinic exists to provide care to those who can’t afford it. What happens if it can’t afford to provide care?
The prognosis for the clinic, which serves exclusively low-income patients, appears grim.
VHSL honors JM’s Minor and Edwards
The guard tandem helped lead the Yellow Jackets to the state semifinals.
Friends of the Rappahannock bring film festival to Fredericksburg
Spend an evening watching films meant to inform and inspire.
Youngkin, AWS announce data center investment in Fredericksburg region
Planned centers in Caroline, Stafford, Spotsylvania and Louisa counties are part of a $35 billion investment.
Fredericksburg Crime Report
The following crimes were reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department from March 11-18.
Downtown Greens announces they’ve fully paid off 56 acres
The property is next to Braehead Farm, along Belman Road and Tyler Street in Fredericksburg.
Photo gallery: Leprechaun Chase 1/2 miler at Virginia Credit Union Stadium
Three St. Patrick’s Day-themed races were held Saturday morning at the home of the FredNats.
Beeping egg hunt at Melchers a treat for visually-impaired children
The beeping eggs are donated by volunteers from the International
Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators.
Stafford woman struck and killed while checking mailbox
Shelley Moncure, 72, of Stafford, was pronounced dead shortly after units arrived on scene.
Hardee’s on Princess Anne permanently closed
Fast-food joint that was fixture for decades makes a speedy exit.
The Moss Clinic exists to provide care to those who can’t afford it. What happens if it can’t afford to provide care?
The prognosis for the clinic, which serves exclusively low-income patients, appears grim.
VHSL honors JM’s Minor and Edwards
The guard tandem helped lead the Yellow Jackets to the state semifinals.
Stafford names new economic development director
Liz Barber has been interim director after Kyle Allwine left in December.
CASA finds a novel way to guide teens into adulthood
Organization’s manual outlines basic steps toward independence that many adults take for granted.
Spotsylvania School Board fires Superintendent Taylor
Taylor’s controversy-filled tenure comes to an end after 5-0 vote during special meeting.
Fredericksburg city manager presents recommended FY 2025 budget
The budget proposes an additional four cents, plus a one cent fire tax, for an effective real estate rate of 77 cents per $100 of value.
Man accused of stabbing coworker at Stafford warehouse arrested
Leonard Pratt Jr., 22, of Port Royal is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Stage is set for summer camp at Riverside
Musical theater camp benefits area youth, boost confidence of young performers.
R-Board: Recycling is an art
Students invited to enter contest using recycled materials
Stafford authorities seeking suspect in warehouse stabbing
Victim has non-life threatening injuries.
Fredericksburg Crime Report
The following crimes were reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department from March 11-18.
Downtown Greens announces they’ve fully paid off 56 acres
The property is next to Braehead Farm, along Belman Road and Tyler Street in Fredericksburg.
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WATCH: Senator Warner says TikTok is a national security risk
Last week the House passed a bipartisan bill that would require the app to be sold off by its Chinese parent company or be banned on American devices. Warner says he’s pushing for a vote in the Senate. Warner is chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Downtown Greens announces they’ve fully paid off 56 acres
The property is next to Braehead Farm, along Belman Road and Tyler Street in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry are two of the service dog trainers with Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor. We talk about how they train the dogs, how they prepare the veterans to life with a service dog, and how one leash does save two lives. leashesofvalor.org
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
A little cooler today
Spring officially arrives late tomorrow night
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Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.