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WATCH: Have you turned in your Window Wonderland entry?
Window Wonderland entries must be turned to the Visitor Center by 4pm on Tuesday.
Donation to JM athletics department a ‘rewarding feeling’ for Michigan State’s Hall
The Michigan State linebacker starred for the Yellow Jackets as a freshman in 2019 before he became an All-American at IMG Academy in Florida.
Fredericksburg City Council announces application process for vacant Ward 3 seat
Tim Duffy announced his resignation at a City Council meeting earlier this month.
Sublette: Snowball’s chance of a white Christmas in Fredericksburg this year
Not surprisingly, a white Christmas in Fredericksburg is rare, especially since the beginning of the 21st century.
‘Party like he’d want us to’: Friends, family of Tyler Jones toast to a life cut short
Tyler Jones, 23, remembered as a fiercely loyal friend who ‘was getting his shit together.’
City Police make third arrest in connection to downtown shooting
Eric Costley, 22, of Spotsylvania, faces charges including second-degree murder.
PHOTOS: Wee Christmas at Kenmore
The 10th annual Dollhouses and Miniatures show thru December 30th.
WATCH: Last minute shopping for Loisann’s Hope House
Cait Woodward and Donna Smith at Loisann’s Hope House talk about the everyday supplies that are the most helpful for their families.
FailSafe Holiday Shoppe a ‘blessing’ for area families affected by incarceration
Sixth annual event offered food, clothing, toys and supplies to families.
WATCH: The Fredericksburg Kiwanis Foundation makes $10,000 donation to local Salvation Army
Along with the donation, Fredericksburg Kiwanis Club members at the Goolrick’s Christmas kettle all day Friday.
Senate passes bill renaming Fredericksburg post office for Gladys P. Todd
Revered schoolteacher and community organizer was a fixture in the city’s civil rights movement.
WATCH: Free Press forecast with meteorologist Sean Sublette
Sorry, Fredericksburg: no white Christmas this year.
Man wanted in connection with Fredericksburg shooting surrenders in West Virginia
Elijah Musgrove is facing charges including second-degree murder in the shooting death of Tyler Lee Jones.
FredNats coaching staff announced for 2025 season
McMillon takes over as manager; Lord, Habas and Meyer return from 2024 Carolina League title-winning staff.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Salvation Army Family Store reopens in Eagle Village
Store managers say they experienced only a little smoke damage from the Eagle Village fire two weeks ago.
Help Wanted: GWRC explores idea of second street outreach position
City separately pursuing a downtown outreach position in coordination with RACSB.
City acknowledges vandalism at parks, asks for public’s help
Fredericksburg spent more than $7,000, not including staff time, to address destruction in public places.
WATCH: Still time to master Window Wonderland downtown
There are 54 riddles on business windows in downtown Fredericksburg.
Arrest made in connection to downtown Fredericksburg shooting
A second suspect, Elijah Musgrove, is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, police say.
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