Forecasters say a little rain possible tomorrow night and Sunday night
WATCH: School funding and high tax bills dominate Spotsy budget public hearing
Board of Supervisors heard from residents ahead of final budget decisions early next month.
VDOT lifting lane closures for Easter
VDOT provides traffic and travel information to plan ahead
PHOTOS: Train now. Stay safe later
Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management teamed up with Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for hot line training! Officials say this ensures their safety and yours when responding to emergencies involving downed power lines. Remember if you see a downed line, stay away and call 911!
WATCH: Roads and emergency dispatch–Stafford has big plans for over 1.7 million dollars in federal money
Sheriff David Decatur and VDOT’s Kyle Bates talk about how Stafford County will benefit from over 1.7 million dollars in federal money on its way.
State Police seek missing convicted sex offender
Sheldon Davis was last known to be living in Orange County
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Adult Activities
Alexis Fox and Katie Lafleur preview the Spring Plant Sale–it begins March 29th at 750 Kings Highway. M-F 9-4, Saturday 9-noon. Your purchase helps fund programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. There’s a Garden Party on April 18th.
WATCH: The horticulture program @ Rappahannock Adult Activities
Your purchases at the annual Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale funds their programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Alexis Fox and her team provides valuable vocational, social and educational activities .
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Adult Activities annual Spring Plant Sale opens Friday
It’s at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford-a few miles east of the Chatham Bridge. Money raised helps RAAI and its community-based developmental day program for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Monday-Friday 9-4
Saturday-9-noon
www.raaihort.org
Coastal Flood Warning for Southern Maryland
Coastal Flood Advisory around here
Virginia State Parks invites visitors to witness the solar eclipse on April 8
Solar viewing glasses being sold at parks statewide. Here’s a list of the best viewing times.
LISTEN: Town Talk: Author Lynda Allen
Lynda Allen is author of “Flashes of Insight.” She describes her book as weaving together elements of history, mystery, menopause, humor and some Jersey girl attitude. She says this book is the start of a new “Jersey Cozy” series that will deliver laughter, intelligence and heart.
Stolen in Stafford
Sheriff’s Office says in both incidents packages on porch replaced with empty boxes
WATCH: Tree check-ups can mean healthier trees in your yard and neighborhood
Getting your trees a check-up each year. Anne Little of Tree Fredericksburg and Jason Coiner of Bartlett Tree Experts talk about the consequences of not doing frequent checks.
Washington Nationals offer faster, easier ballpark access with MLB Go-Ahead entry
Fans can opt-in now for seamless ticketing entry to Nationals Park
Virginia State Police unveils “Pathway to Trooper” program
Gives 18-20 year-olds the opportunity to reserve a spot in the upcoming academy
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Food distribution around the area this week
You can find information about monthly distributions on the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Facebook events page or by downloading the free app, FREDFOODVA
WATCH: One leash saving two lives–Leashes of Valor in Spotsy
Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor thanks the community for providing hope and help to post 9/11 veterans.
PHOTOS: Graduation Day at Leashes of Valor in Spotsylvania.
Rosie and Darby Grace became service dogs for Adam and Marty. Leashes of Valor provides service dogs to veterans. To find out how you can become invovled—as a donor, volunteer, foster, etc., leashesofvalor.org