UMW president meets with students to discuss protest arrests
Paino: UMW will not pursue criminal charges against nine students charged with trespassing.
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Stafford County crime report April 22-29
A cocoa butter bandit, bathroom fire, and a lost beach tripper.
Stafford’s Hornungs take a flier on reproducing historic aircraft
Father and son team of aviation and history lovers resurrect 1896 Langley Aerodome for all to see.
Screen time: Inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival boasts impressive lineup
The inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival, which runs from May 2-5, features 33 films screening across three downtown venues.
Spotsy native named finalist in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
Civic-minded opossum could appear on stickers handed out at Richmond-area polling stations.
FredNats win 13-inning thriller to cap five-win week
Fredericksburg (14-7) pushed across four runs late to end road trip with a victory.
Drama series ‘House of Sharkes’ a labor of love for Caroline writer
The series’ first episode airs Sunday at 4 p.m. on YouTube.
UMW students arrested after re-erecting encampment
The students were charged with trespassing after being previously ordered to remove tents on Friday night.
The most-used words and phrases from congressional candidate forums
The Free Press created word clouds illustrating differences and similarities between how the parties view the issues.
Protest over student arrests blooms anew on UMW’s campus
Approximately 30 students and faculty members marched to George Washington Hall and placed flowers by the statue of civil rights activist James Farmer Tuesday morning.
Park programs mark 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign
Multiple events invite guests onto the battlefields.
Stafford County crime report April 22-29
A cocoa butter bandit, bathroom fire, and a lost beach tripper.
Stafford’s Hornungs take a flier on reproducing historic aircraft
Father and son team of aviation and history lovers resurrect 1896 Langley Aerodome for all to see.
Screen time: Inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival boasts impressive lineup
The inaugural Fredericksburg Film Festival, which runs from May 2-5, features 33 films screening across three downtown venues.
Spotsy native named finalist in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
Civic-minded opossum could appear on stickers handed out at Richmond-area polling stations.
FredNats win 13-inning thriller to cap five-win week
Fredericksburg (14-7) pushed across four runs late to end road trip with a victory.
Drama series ‘House of Sharkes’ a labor of love for Caroline writer
The series’ first episode airs Sunday at 4 p.m. on YouTube.
Warner meets with first responders to discuss mental health issues
Senator helped secure a $174,000 federal grant that has been used for mental health resiliency training and services at the regional academy.
Just cause? Spotsylvania School Board reps demand answers on superintendent’s firing
Board also approved a final fiscal year 2025 budget during a contentious Thursday night meeting.
UMW students set up encampment in support of Palestine
Organizers say UMW administration informed them that tents must be gone by 8:30 p.m. Friday.
Stafford Schools honors staff service
More than 425 honorees were recognized for their years of service.
Fredericksburg announces changes for early voting
The ballot drop-off box will be available inside the office of voter registration; no changes to in-person early voting.
Sometimes, they just want to hit something: Fredericksburg women’s football team thriving in inaugural season
Lady Patriots travel to Richmond area Saturday for league semifinal contest.
MWHC’s best-laid plans come under scrutiny during planning commission meeting
Commission continues public hearing on zoning amendment, will vote on proposed projects May 8.
Former city schools superintendent inducted into JM sports hall of fame
Richard Garnett joins four individuals and one team in this year’s class.
Protest over student arrests blooms anew on UMW’s campus
Approximately 30 students and faculty members marched to George Washington Hall and placed flowers by the statue of civil rights activist James Farmer Tuesday morning.
Park programs mark 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign
Multiple events invite guests onto the battlefields.
News from B101.5/WFVA
Early morning fatal fire in Spotsylvania
52-year old woman dies in early morning fire on Duerson Road
LISTEN: Music in Lafayette’s time
Craig Vasey with the Fredericksburg Sister City Association previews the free program at the downtown library this Thursday at 7.
Another hot day
Chance of isolated showers later this afternoon.
“Very Loud Noise” may come from NSWC Dahlgren Division range testing this week
Loud range testing planned for Dahlgren Wednesday and Thursday this week.
WATCH: Looking at nature close-up
Explaining what a bird Bioblitz is….and how the City Nature Challenge is helping the new Downtown Greens property.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.