BREAKING: UMW students arrested after re-erecting encampment
The students, who were members of UMW’s SPJ group, were previously ordered to remove tents on Friday night.
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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.
‘Not a lot of daylight’ between 7th District Democratic candidates at Free Press forum
Seven candidates made their pitch represent the party on the ballot in November.
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.
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.
Public engaged in Spotsylvania superintendent search
Nearly 2,100 responses received from online survey in a little more than a week.
Zoning defense? Spotsylvania supervisors aim to limit vape shops with revised ordinance
Supervisors want to limit both visibility of the shops and their proximity to schools.
GOP congressional hopefuls make case at Free Press candidate forum
Five Republican candidates for Virginia’s 7th congressional district participated in a forum Tuesday night.
Virginia legislators appointed to Chesapeake Bay Commission
Appointments of legislators, including state Sen. Richard Stuart, come at a pivotal time for Bay restoration.
UMW announces increases in tuition and fees
The increases, which include a 2% rise in tuition, will go into effect for the upcoming fall semester.
When Berklee opportunity arose, Jones didn’t fret
Teenager from King George has become a bluegrass guitar virtuoso in a relatively short period of time.
Fredericksburg crime report, April 22
A summary of crimes reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department from April 15 to April 21.
Stafford County crime report April 15-19
Thieves steal beer, tulips and Xyzal.
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.
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.
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Juvenile burglary suspects arrested in Stafford
Three suspects in custoday.
It won’t be today, but hot weather is coming
Temps go way up beginning tomorrow.
LISTEN: Possom-bilities raising money Saturday for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank
Karen Brace and Dan Maher with the Food Bank talk about the growing needs in the area.
WATCH: Historic Germanna celebrates a conservation easement and public boat launch on Saturday
10-4 on Saturday at Historic Germanna on Route 3 West in Orange.
Watch your driving in Orange and Culpeper
Speed crackdown began Friday morning
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.