A case of stolen hair, a shoplifting granny, and a buzz killed for underage drinker.
Stafford County crime report May 28-June 6
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Stafford supervisors take time to re-haul meeting schedule
New start times, extra days, comment sessions and time limits under review.
A case of problematic gate-keeping in Falmouth?
Visitors claimed they were blocked from leaving beachfront park near Rappahannock River in Stafford.
United Way program empowers women by teaching financial independence
Women’s mentoring program launches a second session in July.
Summer solstice festival to be held at Riverside Park
New event hosted by Fredericksburg Main Street.
Framing rock royalty
Local shop works with Queen memorabilia.
Owners withdraw permit for pier at proposed Crows Nest campground
Pier was subject of particular consternation for opponents of the project.
All aboard an updated, upgraded Fredericksburg VRE station
VRE, city show off $14M in upgrades at downtown station.
When romping in the Rappahannock this summer, go with the flow — safely
River advocates share tips on staying safe on the water this summer.
Make a plan before you hit the water
What should be on your river planning checklist?
Silent mode? Stafford Schools propose to ban student phones during instruction
New policy states no phone use during school day at all schools in county.
Yellen visits Stafford as part of effort to ensure rural areas no longer lag behind with broadband access
Secretary of Treasury visits Stafford to tout broadband project as part of Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America Agenda.’
Stafford Board of Supervisors rejects Clift Farm Road development plans
Neighbors score a ‘tempered’ victory with denial of rezoning for senior living community.
White Oak residents spy trouble with proposed Crow’s Nest campground
Neighbors cite environmental and traffic concerns, want to know the full extent of planned development.
Stafford’s Hornungs take a flier on reproducing historic aircraft
Father and son team of aviation and history lovers resurrect 1896 Langley Aerodome for all to see.
Spotsy native named finalist in ‘I Voted’ sticker contest
Civic-minded opossum could appear on stickers handed out at Richmond-area polling stations.
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.
Serving up dignity, self-reliance at Stafford’s oldest food pantry
SERVE feeds more than 3,000 people per month across the Fredericksburg area.
New Stafford school committee created to support military families
Nearly 3,000 military-connected kids attend Stafford schools. How are they being served?
Students wade into an outdoor classroom — with the Rappahannock as the teacher
Walker-Grant Middle School sixth graders go on a field trip to learn about the river and ecosystem.
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