He has more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation.
Stafford appoints Loew as parks, recreation and tourism director
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Wheeler to serve as interim principal at Hugh Mercer Elementary
Current Hugh Mercer Principal James Snyder will transition to facilities and operations at the division level.
Local federal employees facing ‘fork in the road’
Deferred resignation, changing telework policies affecting region’s sizable federal workforce.
Celebrate Black History Month in the Fredericksburg region
February events highlight culture, creativity and contributions of African Americans.
David Cropper announces candidacy for City Council Ward 1 seat
Lifelong resident, business owner, will run in November’s election.
Regional population tops 400,000 in latest Weldon Cooper Center data
Compared to the April 1, 2020 Census, the region’s population grew by 24,861 people, or 6.5%.
Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue to retire
Donohue, who will step down June 30, has served as regional nonprofit’s president since 2010.
Spotsylvania shooting victim found in the back seat of disabled vehicle
Victim is in stable condition after suffering gunshot wound to torso.
Patawomeck Tribe to take ownership of 870 acres along Rappahannock River
Property contains significant natural heritage resources, including forest lands, river shoreline, stream systems and significant wetlands.
Two found dead in Spotsylvania County home; deaths ruled homicide
Bodies were discovered after visit from a concerned friend.
Local businesswoman Joy Crump announces Ward 2 City Council run
Crump, the chef owner of FOODE + Mercantile, has lived in the city since 2011.
‘We’re going to make something here’: Germanna opens Stafford center
The center is designed to address workforce needs in health care, cybersecurity and information technology.
Work on Learning Lane in Fredericksburg will continue until April
The road, which leads from Route 1 to Lafayette Elementary and Walker-Grant Middle schools, was shut down in July.
No official cause determined for December fire in Eagle Village Shopping Center
Fire marshal: Blaze began in a back warehouse area at Play It Again Sports.
Rowe announces candidacy for Fredericksburg City Council, pledges to ‘put Ward 1 on the map’
Snowden Hills resident was recently elected chair of Fredericksburg City School Board.
Great Lives lecture series begins 22nd season
UMW’s biographical lecture series features authors and the stories behind their work.
AARP offering free tax prep across region
Appointments for free assistance begin next month and run through April 15.
Rappahannock United Way to host ribbon cutting, official opening of free tax prep program
Regional nonprofit has offered free tax prep services to eligible individuals and families for more than 20 years.
Germanna Community College’s Gullickson announces retirement
Community college’s president will end eight-year tenure this summer.
Winter weather-related closings, delays and cancellations: Friday, Jan. 10
Poor road conditions continue to keep several area school districts closed.
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