Comprehensive water sampling during the past three days do not indicate a public health risk.
Swimming Advisory lifted for the Rapidan River
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Virginia Department of Health: Boil bulk water received in Orange County distribution
Boil water instructions should be used for bulk water only. Residents under the Do Not Use Water Advisory should not try to treat the tap water themselves.
In Fredericksburg’s Mayfield neighborhood, current events fuel efforts to educate residents about petroleum pipeline
Volunteers from the Fredericksburg chapter of the NAACP, Mayfield Civic Association and Fredericksburg Fire Department have teamed up to spread awareness about the pipeline, constructed in 1964.
Health department issues swimming advisory for Rapidan River
Public advised to avoid contact with river from Route 3 boat launch to Route 610 boat launch until further notice.
No injuries, ‘moderate smoke’ after Friday morning fire on Caroline Street
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones: ‘no extension’ beyond building where fire started.
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Jones presented Lifetime Achievement Award
Award was one of several presentations during First Responder Breakfast on Wednesday.
Rapidan Service Authority, Virginia Department of Health Issue Do Not Use Water Advisory
RSA sent samples of contaminants to Richmond for further analysis.
Updated: Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania respond to situation affecting Rapidan Service Authority
Jurisdictions will utilize Motts Run Reservoir for drinking water.
Fredericksburg City crime report, Aug. 14-20
Shattered glass at downtown vape shop and unwanted advances aboard city bus.
Updated: 1 dead after boat capsizes near Belvedere Beach
Sudden weather conditions blamed for accident.
Fredericksburg crime report, Aug. 7-13
Victim suffers assault on William St. after refusing to turn over wallet.
2 Kayakers rescued from Rappahannock on Friday night
Joint rescue operations by the Fredericksburg Fire Department and Stafford County Fire and Rescue lasted approximately 1.5 hours.
Lake Caroline homes suffer extensive damage in tornado; no injuries reported
Caroline County officials declared a storm debris emergency through Aug. 25.
Gov. Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
The National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center are predicting the potential for tropical storm force winds, heavy rain, and severe flooding across the state.
Fredericksburg city crime report, July 28-Aug. 5
The following crimes were reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department from July 28-Aug. 5. Larceny- Theft from Motor Vehicle: 1500 block Augustine Avenue, 7/31, A person reported items in his unsecured vehicle had been tossed around. 1400 Payne Street, 7/31, A...
FFP exclusive: Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones talks derailment, response
The Free Press sat down with Jones to discuss the CSX derailment, his department’s response and his takeaways from the incident.
Fredericksburg city crime report, July 24-31
Would-be auto thieves squander prime opportunity to steal Amazon truck.
City manager, Spanberger press CSX on derailment, response
Tim Baroody asked that CSX respond to the inquiries — in writing — by mid-August.
CSX official: Human error caused Saturday’s train derailment in the city
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.
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