New members of Fredericksburg City Council take oaths of office
Ward 4 Councilor Chuck Frye named vice mayor.
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On the Agenda, Jan. 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Whatever happened to?: Elderly sisters finding their way after mobile home park evictions
Sisters Viola Medley and Mildred Tufail were ordered to pay $4,750 apiece in unpaid lot rent by a judge in November.
Horace Gilbert Hill died in the Battle of the Wilderness. His brother’s final mission? Finding the fallen Union soldier and bringing him home.
New exhibit at City Visitor Center is based on the research of longtime National Park Service volunteer Steve Morin.
A ‘super special’ achievement: Massaponax grad earns PGA Tour exemption
It is believed that Massaponax High School graduate Grayson Wood is the first golfer from the Fredericksburg area to ever quality for a PGA Tour event.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Joey LoMonaco
Managing editor Joey LoMonaco’s top pieces include a serial podcast, Afghan liaisons and life after a life-altering injury.
If ICE wants to build in Stafford, county might be powerless to stop it
Washington Post report: Locality being considered for immigration deportation facility.
The top 5 Free Time stories of 2025
From pinball to painting, the inaugural year of the Free Press’s arts and entertainment newsletter was full of passions, projects, pursuits.
My Top 5 stories of 2025: Jonathan Hunley
My top five stories of 2025 talk about everything from DOGE to SNL, and first responders to agriculture and higher education.
Volunteers wanted for Continuum of Care’s winter Point in Time Count
Event attempts to count number of unhoused people in region on Jan. 29.
Rappahannock Area Health District encourages healthy habits for 2026
Make this year the healthiest yet with tips from health department.
On the Agenda, Jan. 5-9
Your weekly look at upcoming public meetings in the region.
Whatever happened to?: Elderly sisters finding their way after mobile home park evictions
Sisters Viola Medley and Mildred Tufail were ordered to pay $4,750 apiece in unpaid lot rent by a judge in November.
Horace Gilbert Hill died in the Battle of the Wilderness. His brother’s final mission? Finding the fallen Union soldier and bringing him home.
New exhibit at City Visitor Center is based on the research of longtime National Park Service volunteer Steve Morin.
A ‘super special’ achievement: Massaponax grad earns PGA Tour exemption
It is believed that Massaponax High School graduate Grayson Wood is the first golfer from the Fredericksburg area to ever quality for a PGA Tour event.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Joey LoMonaco
Managing editor Joey LoMonaco’s top pieces include a serial podcast, Afghan liaisons and life after a life-altering injury.
If ICE wants to build in Stafford, county might be powerless to stop it
Washington Post report: Locality being considered for immigration deportation facility.
My top 5 stories of 2025: Taft Coghill Jr.
My top five stories of 2025 include a retrospective of the integration of Caroline County Public Schools, a group of dedicated volunteers filling prescriptions at the Moss Free Clinic, and an area therapist providing guidance for federal employees rebuilding their lives.
COLUMN: Courtland grad is among new crop of agricultural advocates
Franco Abud, bound for Cornell next year, is the state vice president for the Virginia FFA.
Coghill’s JM departure leaves four football head coach openings in Fredericksburg area
Stafford, King George and Hartwood high schools are also seeking football coaches.
A seed planted: Cole’s rise to state delegate rooted in advocacy
Del.-Elect Nicole Cole (D-Spotsylvania) took a grassroots approach to defeating longtime incumbent Republican Bobby Orrock.
REMS board President Dillard appointed to Virginia State Board of Health
He has logged almost four decades of service in local EMS work.
VDH awards $6.2 million to Town of Bowling Green to address water issues
The General Assembly approved $25 million in grant funding earlier this year, with priority given to the Town of Bowling Green and Greene County.
Gov.-elect Spanberger outlines energy priorities with focus on efficiency, battery storage
In meeting with legislators last week, solar power and transmission grid infrastructure came up frequently.
Press Rewind: Dec. 15-20
Here’s what you may have missed last week, curated by Free Press staff.
Volunteers wanted for Continuum of Care’s winter Point in Time Count
Event attempts to count number of unhoused people in region on Jan. 29.
Rappahannock Area Health District encourages healthy habits for 2026
Make this year the healthiest yet with tips from health department.
News from B101.5/WFVA
LISTEN: Strong attendance boosts fall and holiday theater season at Riverside
Patrick A’Hearn says large crowds turned out for its fall and holiday productions.
PHOTOS: Major upgrades underway at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak
Big projects are taking shape where a new barn and greenhouse are quickly transforming the site.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
WATCH: A year of challenges and lessons–Dan Maher looks back at 2025
Dan Maher with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank reflects on the past year and the lessons it brought.
Food Bank distribution this week
Come once a week for Drive-Thru or Walk-Up distributions.
News from around Virginia
Some events listings provided by The City of Fredericksburg Tourism Department and the Stafford County Tourism Department.
















