Busy day for fire and rescue to the north and west of the Fredericksburg area. Photo courtesy Prince William Fire and Rescue
Brush fires under control, but continue to be monitored
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New traffic signal at VA clinic entrance in Spotsylvania
New traffic signal on Route 1 between the Mine Road and Market Street intersections starts Wednesday, March 27
LISTEN: Town Talk/Will McIntosh
The At-Large member of Fredericksburg City Council talks about his first few months on council, the budget and growth.
WATCH: Open House on Saturday at Leashes of Valor in Spotsy
Two veterans will receive trained dogs on Saturday
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn previews upcoming shows (They’re Playing Our Song, Wizard of Oz and Love Letters). We discuss the benefits of Riverside going non-profit. riversidedt.com
WATCH: Stafford Supervisors told to fully fund the school budget
Budget public hearing night in Stafford. Schools asked the county for 15-million dollars more in funding. The current plan provides 13-million.
Four arrested in Caroline armed robbery
Three suspects from Ruther Glen, one from DC arrested. Sheriff Moser chases down one of the suspects.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Scott Mayausky
Stafford’s Commissioner of the Revenue talks about why most homeowners saw such a big rise in their reassessments. We talk about growth in the county and pressure to meet needs yet make the county affordable. And a discussion on data centers and why the commissioner’s office will need to understand and monitor data centers every step of the way.
WATCH: The arrival of spring–getting bluebirds into your yard
The co-founder of the Virginia Bluebird Society gave a talk about how to attract bluebirds to your yard at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in downtown Fredericksburg. Anne Little says it starts with the two basics…
Friends of the Library Spectacular Spring Sale winding down
The sale concludes Wednesday at 125 Olde Greenwich Drive Suite 150 in Fredericksburg. Selection of books, movies, donated CPU’s and furniture. Half-priced day Tuesday and Wednesday. Sales benefit the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Expect loud blasts again around Fort Walker in Caroline on Tuesday
If you heard the blasts on Monday, Fort Walker officials say you’ll hear them at about the same time on Tuesday.
WATCH: Senator Warner says TikTok is a national security risk
Last week the House passed a bipartisan bill that would require the app to be sold off by its Chinese parent company or be banned on American devices. Warner says he’s pushing for a vote in the Senate. Warner is chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Downtown Greens announces they’ve fully paid off 56 acres
The property is next to Braehead Farm, along Belman Road and Tyler Street in Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor
Karen Meadows and Lisa Berry are two of the service dog trainers with Spotsylvania-based Leashes of Valor. We talk about how they train the dogs, how they prepare the veterans to life with a service dog, and how one leash does save two lives. leashesofvalor.org
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Updated information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
A little cooler today
Spring officially arrives late tomorrow night
Fredericksburg Fire Department: It’s illegal to drive over a water supply hose
The Fredericksburg Fire Department says while operating on the scene of a reported building fire the other day, multiple drivers drove over their water supply hose. Officials say that’s dangerous …..and illegal.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
The Food Bank has a free app: FREDFOODVA, You are not required to show any paperwork or identification to receive food. Participants may be asked a series of intake questions such as Household Information, Income, & Locality
Virginia honors emergency management professionals this week
Thank-you to emergency management professionals in the region that keep us all safe
WATCH: River Crossing Parkway Study Open House this Wednesday
FAMPO Administrator Ian Ollis talks about a potential river crossing bridge and parkway west of I-95, across the Rappahannock River. An Open House is planned March 20th at the VDOT Auditorium at 86 Deacon Road in Stafford from 5-7.
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