Fredericksburg City crime report, May 20
Vape shop employee assaulted and a string of unattended wallet thefts.
More news from The Free Press
Students celebrate paper drive with pizza party
Paper recycling pilot program at Hugh Mercer Elementary School a success.
Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards President’s Woman of the Year
Lisa Durham named club’s woman of the year.
When romping in the Rappahannock this summer, go with the flow — safely
River advocates share tips on staying safe on the water this summer.
Make a plan before you hit the water
What should be on your river planning checklist?
Yakulis’ 13.1-mile debut isn’t Half bad
After five-miler was nixed, North Stafford High School graduate enters and wins Marine Corps Historic Half marathon.
Photo gallery: 17th Marine Corps Historic Half
More than 4,500 runners descended upon the streets of downtown Fredericksburg starting at 6 a.m. Sunday for the running of the Marine Corps Historic Half.
Tough as iron: Meet the staunch, shrinking group of Historic Half diehards
Seventy-six runners are part of an exclusive club whose members have completed the event every year since its inception in 2008.
Crisis Through the Hoop takes a shot at increasing mental health awareness
Tournament held at James Monroe High School fuses competition, coping strategies.
Former behavioral specialist in Spotsylvania school accused of striking student
The employee, a 73-year-old Spotsylvania woman, has since been fired.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: John Prabhudoss
John Prabhudoss is on the Republican Party primary ballot June 18.
Students celebrate paper drive with pizza party
Paper recycling pilot program at Hugh Mercer Elementary School a success.
Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg awards President’s Woman of the Year
Lisa Durham named club’s woman of the year.
When romping in the Rappahannock this summer, go with the flow — safely
River advocates share tips on staying safe on the water this summer.
Make a plan before you hit the water
What should be on your river planning checklist?
Yakulis’ 13.1-mile debut isn’t Half bad
After five-miler was nixed, North Stafford High School graduate enters and wins Marine Corps Historic Half marathon.
Photo gallery: 17th Marine Corps Historic Half
More than 4,500 runners descended upon the streets of downtown Fredericksburg starting at 6 a.m. Sunday for the running of the Marine Corps Historic Half.
Massaponax honors student-athletes moving on to college level
Eighteen Panthers were recognized at a ceremony on the football field Thursday afternoon.
Little (window) shop of horrors: Bizarre display has antiquarians tongue-tied
Bizarre object catches the eye in antique store window front in downtown Fredericksburg.
Spotsylvania second-grade teacher arrested after drugs found in classroom
No students reported exposure to narcotics but were checked out as a precaution; their classroom was professionally cleaned.
From Pee Wee to preps, football coaches move up the ranks
Local high school assistants Young, Lackey have deep roots coaching Fredericksburg-area youth football.
Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir further develop sound with ‘Pictures in the Dark’
Local rock band’s recent album release includes previous singles, new releases.
Spotsylvania supervisors alarmed by calls from seniors about taxes
In other business, supervisors voted to increase cigarette tax to 40 cents per pack.
Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction
New policy states no phone use during school day at all schools in county.
Fredericksburg residents miffed at high real estate assessment values
City council approves comprehensive plan amendment and a change to ordinance related to the construction of a fire station at the intersection of Fall Hill Avenue and Wicklow Drive.
Former behavioral specialist in Spotsylvania school accused of striking student
The employee, a 73-year-old Spotsylvania woman, has since been fired.
7th Congressional District candidate questionnaire: John Prabhudoss
John Prabhudoss is on the Republican Party primary ballot June 18.
News from B101.5/WFVA
The heat is here
Storms return on Thursday.
LISTEN: Summer Reading @ the Central Rappahnnock Regional Library
The Summer Reading Program began May 15th.
“Very Loud Noise” could be produced during testing at Dahlgren this week
Officials say testing will happen between 8 and 5.
Brief delays on Brooke Road in Stafford for slope repair projects starting this Tuesday
Brooke Road will be reduced to a single lane between Camp Geary Lane and Marlborough Point Road through July.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You are not required to show any paperwork or identification to receive food. Participants may be asked a series of intake questions such as household Information, income and locality.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.