This marks the third consecutive year UMW has earned the recognition, awarded to colleges and universities that promote healthy trees and engage their communities in the spirit of conservation.
UMW named a Tree Campus
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Spotsylvania arrests
Arrests made February 16, 2018 – February 23, 2018
United Way funds Legal Aid Works child and spousal support program
This program helps local individuals who cannot afford legal counsel obtain child and spousal support so they can sustain financial self-reliance.
Indecent exposure — Fredericksburg Police Report
Also, arrest reports
Man arrested on drug distribution charges in Stafford
Charges included intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, and marijuana.
Clay Jones: Classroom supplies
Today’s editorial cartoon from Clay Jones
History camp registration opens
Spotsylvania County is now accepting registrations for the 2018 Kids’ History Camp. This hands-on day camp will be held Friday, April 6, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Shannon Airport and is open to children ages 7-14. Participants will learn what it was like to live...
Park Day to bring volunteers to local historic sites, parks
Since 1996, the Civil War Trust has led this effort across the country to preserve our heritage sites.
Flashing yellow arrows coming to Northern Neck
Flashing yellow arrows will be installed at several traffic signals in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula to help drivers turn left safely against oncoming traffic.
Slashed tires – Fredericksburg Police Report
Also, fence graffiti
UMW plans internship and job fair
Students from both the Fredericksburg and Stafford campuses will be invited to attend, and it will be actively promoted on both campuses.
Home of the Week: 3 acres with a pool
The kitchen is large and bright with a center island, breakfast bar, and an incredible walk-in pantry
No left turns coming to Butler Road near Falmouth
Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be prohibiting left turns from Butler Road to Carter Street and Colonial Avenue in Stafford County to enhance safety near the Falmouth intersection.
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces promotions
Real estate firm promotes several
XBox extricated from home – Fredericksburg Police Report
Also, stolen red bicycle
Metro Diner opens on Route 3
The Diner held two pre-opening friends and family nights to benefit the Fredericksburg SPCA and Blue Star Mothers Fredericksburg Chapter, raising $6,100 and $6,150 respectively.
Bring out the actor in you in Culpeper
Or, sing some karaoke
Spotsylvania, Stafford investigating social media threats
At this point there are no further threats that have been identified.
Fredericksburg FC hosts St. Patrick’s Day tournament
FFC Technical Director of Coaching, Mayowa Owolabi said he has high hopes for the tournament to max out at 75 teams, which will put FFC Park’s Fields at max capacity
Author to speak about the women and children who settled Jamestown
Lapallo is the author of “The Sun Is But a Morning Star,” “When the Moon Has No More Silver,” and “Dark Enough to See the Stars In a Jamestown Sky.”
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