Someone has an issue with Amazon trucks.
Stafford County crime report, Aug. 6-14
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Stafford school bus situation improving, but issues remain
Spokesperson: number of students lacking bus routes reduced by two-thirds.
MWHC’s new midwifery program aims to deliver an ‘intimate’ birthing experience
Mary Washington Healthcare has established a Midwifery Program employing seven certified nurse midwives at its two OB-GYN locations.
VDOT meeting generates a lot of opinions about Stafford park-and-ride
The $24.1 million project, slated to begin construction in 2028, would include parking for about 500 vehicles with lighting.
Boat ramp at Widewater State Park reopens
Ramp was closed for several months due to maintenance.
A bumpy transition: approximately 3,000 Stafford students lacked bus routes Monday
A SCPS spokesperson attributed the issues to a large influx of students and the implementation of new software.
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.
Stafford school board starts new year with search for superintendent
Bid to construct new elementary school — the county’s 18th — comes in around $10 million under the budget.
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.
Stafford County crime report, July 31-Aug. 5
Facebook fraudsters strike again.
New Stafford Germanna campus to open in October
Expansion includes cybersecurity and nursing training programs.
Stafford County mourns death of former supervisor
Ralph Metts served on the Stafford Board of Supervisors in the 1960s and ’70s.
Four-way stop temporarily at Banks Ford Parkway and Celebrate Virginia Parkway in Stafford
VDOT says a roundabout is scheduled to be operational later this month.
Transition days serve as a first-class introduction for area students
Fredericksburg City Schools welcomed back kindergarteners and sixth and ninth graders on Monday morning.
Seizure aimed to provide a stable environment for Stafford County horses
Owner Caroline O’Neill pleaded no contest to animal cruelty charges in December related to her care of approximately 25 horses that were ultimately seized by Stafford Animal Control.
Regional home sales prices continue to rise
FAAR Report: rental market steady with lease renewal increases are in the triple digits.
LISTEN: Sally Struthers and Patrick A’Hearn–Love Letters
Love Letters at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts thru Sunday.
Stafford County crime report, July 23-30
Napping behind the wheel leads to arrests.
Stafford Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer accepted into prestigious training program
Katie Brady working toward the Emergency Management Institute’s FY25 Master Public Information Officer Program.
Hoop 4 Hope: Ballers take to the court to promote unity in the community
Annual event encompasses youth, adults and local businesses.
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