Fredericksburg City School Board approves proposed 2024-25 budget
Revised budget totals $59 million — with a $4.887 million gap to be filled with proposed city funding of $3.204 million, plus the increased state funding of $1.683 million.
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Public hearing on Spotsylvania budget set for Thursday evening
School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
Superintendent’s event gives city students a seat at the community table
Roundtable involved a student panel of James Monroe seniors and discussions on school strategy.
Camp hopes to spark girls’ interest in the outdoors
Friends of the Rappahannock hopes teenage girls can influence the future of natural resources.
Winners named in recycling art contest
Students created sculptures out of recycled materials.
UPDATED: Discussions between MWHC, Moss Free Clinic ‘will not continue’
Boards representing the two nonprofits met March 12, but the gathering apparently did not yield a productive resolution.
Rappahannock United Way to provide free tax prep service
Taxpayers with a household income of $80,000 or less are eligible for organization’s Prosper Taxes service.
Spotsylvania School Board votes on superintendent search firm
During special meeting, school board hires BWP & Associates as search firm and approves contract for acting superintendent.
RAHD: No measles cases confirmed locally in 2024
Virginia is well covered by the MMR vaccine, with 95% of kindergartners’ records reflecting fully vaccinated status.
Harris tackles bigger role with UFL’s DC Defenders
At age 26, Stafford native is ascendant in the pro football coaching ranks.
Spotsylvania officials speak out against regional approach to transportation
County’s Board of Supervisors are not thrilled about the prospects of a Regional Transportation Authority.
Public hearing on Spotsylvania budget set for Thursday evening
School division has a nearly $47 million funding gap.
Superintendent’s event gives city students a seat at the community table
Roundtable involved a student panel of James Monroe seniors and discussions on school strategy.
Camp hopes to spark girls’ interest in the outdoors
Friends of the Rappahannock hopes teenage girls can influence the future of natural resources.
Winners named in recycling art contest
Students created sculptures out of recycled materials.
UPDATED: Discussions between MWHC, Moss Free Clinic ‘will not continue’
Boards representing the two nonprofits met March 12, but the gathering apparently did not yield a productive resolution.
Rappahannock United Way to provide free tax prep service
Taxpayers with a household income of $80,000 or less are eligible for organization’s Prosper Taxes service.
Stafford County crime reports
The following crimes were reported to the Stafford Sheriff’s Office from March 15-25.
Fredericksburg City crime report March 25
A John Deere lawnmower and a tub of restaurant kitchen grease were among items reported stolen.
President signs into law Spanberger’s legislation to provide $637,195 for Fredericksburg Emergency Operations Center
Funding Will Allow the City of Fredericksburg to Enhance Security at Emergency Operations Center.
Stafford schools battle food insecurity
Community partnerships and grants allow students to construct 385 meal kits
An egg-cellent gesture: MWHC donates more than 450 Easter baskets
In the past 13 years, over 5,300 donated Easter baskets have been distributed throughout the Fredericksburg area.
King George supervisors ready to ‘go to war’ with Amazon
Battle lines drawn over data center performance agreement signed by previous board.
‘They celebrated like any family’: Stafford Sheriff, Bakers honor slain daughter
Not a birthday nor anniversary has gone by that Sue Baker hasn’t thought about her daughter.
State summit is Eagles’ desired perch on the track
Colonial Forge looking to build off strong showing during the indoor season.
Harris tackles bigger role with UFL’s DC Defenders
At age 26, Stafford native is ascendant in the pro football coaching ranks.
Spotsylvania officials speak out against regional approach to transportation
County’s Board of Supervisors are not thrilled about the prospects of a Regional Transportation Authority.
News from B101.5/WFVA
No parking this weekend at VDOT Park and Ride commuter lot at Staffordboro
Restriping taking place. Lot reopens on Monday
Secretariat Day in Ashland on Saturday
Monument to be dedicated. Secretariat born in Caroline at Meadow Event Park
Should be mainly dry for Easter weekend
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
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.