Forecasters say Saturday will be the coldest day of the week
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WATCH: Here’s what you need to know about property reassessment numbers in Stafford
Stafford County property assessments are in the mail. Residential properties have increased 13% on average. Commercial properties are up 23%.
WATCH: It’s not too late to get involved in Saturday’s Coldest Night of the Year walk downtown
The Coldest Night of the Year walk is THIS Saturday night in downtown Fredericksburg. Registration begins at 4 at Riverfront Park. The walk begins by about 5:15.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg
Dr. Chris Vaughn and Dr. Charles Maurer talk about the choice cancer patients have when diagnosed. The story of a local woman who will be the first in the nation enrolled in a lung cancer trial. hoafredericksburg.com
K-9 Dux featured at the National Law Enforcement Museum
Photo courtesy National Law Enforcement Museum- October, 2018
WATCH: Remembering K-9 Dux
Our coverage when Dux was shot
K-9 once shot in the line of duty passes away in Spotsylvania
K9 Dux served with the sheriffs office from October 2015 to November 2021, when he retired to live with his handler, Deputy Kory Kelley.
WATCH: Sending mail in colonial times…it wasn’t very easy
The colonial mail system described by reenactor Paul Limerick on Presidents Day at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford.
PHOTOS: A blast with the past on Presidents Day at Ferry Farm in Stafford
From attempting to throw a stone across the Rappahannock, to visiting with George Washington to colonial games..there was learning and fun
WATCH: It’s here! Big crowd greets the beginning of the Fredericksburg Free Press
Ribbon cutting Monday afternoon downtown for the Fredericksburg Free Press. The non-profit, online news operation is headquartered at 401 Princess Anne Street.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank picks Germanna’s Bear Necessities for Healthy Choices grant
The check was the first Dan Maher distributed as part pf a Federation of Virginia Food Banks Healthy Pantry Initiative Grant Pilot program.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn discusses upcoming Riverside shows. “They’re Playing Our Song” is next–Riverside’s Carson Eubank stars.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank distribution schedule this week
You can find information about monthly distributions on the app, FREDFOODVA.
Road work around the area this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia
Seasonable temps today
Warming up much of the week
Presidents Day in Stafford!
Come celebrate 10-3 today at Ferry Farm in Stafford
PHOTO: Stafford Sheriff’s Office helps celebrate a birthday
From Cavalier Family Skating
LISTEN: Town Talk/Special Olympics Virginia
Special Olympics Virginia President David Thomasson and Area 11 coach Abby Farley preview Basketball Championships February 24th and 25th in Henrico.
WATCH: Spend part of Presidents Day @ Ferry Farm
It’s Presidents Day. On Monday there will be a lot of activities at Ferry Farm in Stafford 10-3. kemore.org for ticket information.
PHOTOS: Big turnout (in the cold) for Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge in Prince William
Over 280 Polar Plungers braved the low temps and the wind at Leesylvania State Park on Saturday to raise $140,000 dollars for Special Olympics Virginia. Photos courtesy Special Olympics Virginia.
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