The question of the hour: Does merely having a diversity committee imperil federal funding on which the county relies?
‘Disgusting’ or deliberate? Stafford supervisors debate ripple effects of Trump’s DEI order
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Stafford Schools proposed budget has a funding gap of $14.2 million
Superintendent Daniel W. Smith on Tuesday presented a $490.7 million funding request to the county school board.
Eagles rescued in Stafford
The Sheriff’s Office says both eagles sent to the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center.
Fire on large boat at Hope Springs Marina
Stafford Fire and Rescue says there were no injuries and no other boats damaged.
‘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.
Stafford CFO: County’s finances strong at midpoint of fiscal year
General fund revenue is projected to be up about $4 million, while expenditures are trending below budget.
The bus stops here: consultant briefs Stafford School Board on root of transportation woes
Consultant’s recommendations come after the county schools opened the academic year with about 3,000 students lacking a bus route.
Juvenile in stable condition after Friday afternoon fire in Stafford
Stafford Fire and Rescue says smoke detectors did not appear to activate at the time of the fire.
Garage fire stopped from spreading in Stafford
Stafford Fire and Rescue says fire stopped from threatening two homes.
Milde announces plans to seek re-election in the 64th District
Former Stafford supervisor defeated Leonard Lacey for the seat in 2023.
Stafford supervisors make history with Diggs’ appointment as chairman
He is the first openly gay supervisor to serve as chairman of the board.
Paging civically-minded students: Stafford County pair to serve in state legislature
Two students from Stafford County Public Schools have been chosen to serve as pages in General Assembly.
WATCH: Colonial America around us
Another piece of colonial America returns to the landscape of George Washington’s boyhood home–Ferry Farm in Stafford.
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm looking for big things in 2025..and beyond
Rappahannock Education Farm expects big things in 2025.
Repeat DUI offender arrested in Stafford
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office responded to an overturned car at Brooke Road and Eskimo Hill Road.
LISTEN: Holiday safety
Stafford Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katy Brady talk about when your tree becomes too dry and sharing escape plans with visitors.
PHOTOS: Snow! At Hartwood Elementary in Stafford!
On the final day before break, Principal Brian Raska welcomed students with a snow machine!
Stafford Board of Supervisors votes to censure Monica Gary
Gary labels board’s action a ‘serious violation of the Civil Rights Act.’
Stafford schools to receive $2M DOD grant
Grant to enhance S.T.E.M. education and social-emotional learning
Donation to drive growth of criminal justice program at Mountain View High School
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced the donation of a decommissioned police cruiser to support ‘LEAPS’ program.
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