Author: Kelly Sienkowski

I'm the Fredericksburg Regional Editor, covering Stafford and Fredericksburg. If you have tips, story ideas, or news, send me an email!

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Stafford Shelter Hosts Sixth Annual Clear the Shelter Adoption Event

By Kelly Sienkowski
Dasher, a male husky

On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Stafford County Animal Shelter will host its sixth annual “Clear the Shelter” adoption event.

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Stafford Deputy Injured in High-Speed Chase Identified as Former Delegate Candidate

By Kelly Sienkowski
Captain Lee Peters

The Stafford County Sheriff’s officer injured in a high-speed chase on July 23 has been identified as Captain Lee Peters, who ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in 2023. 

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Join the Fun: Stafford County Fair Brings Family Activities and Local Culture to Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski
Stafford County Fair

The Stafford County Agricultural and Homemaking Fair will return Oct. 17 through Oct. 20 at the UMW Stafford Campus (121 University Boulevard).

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Friday Police Round-Up: Sgt. Cabrera and K9 Kobalt — Dynamic Duo of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office

By Kelly Sienkowski
Sgt. Cabrera and K9 Kobalt, of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office

Early this morning, deputies responded to an attempted robbery at a 7-11 store on Plank Road.

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Stafford Hospital Achieves Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Designation

By Kelly Sienkowski
Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Boulevard in Stafford.

Mary Washington Healthcare’s Stafford Hospital has been certified by The Joint Commission (TJC) as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital.

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FXBG, Stafford Police Reports: DUIs, Liquor Stores, and Wild Horses

By Kelly Sienkowski

The Stafford County Sheriff’s office marked the end of July with several arrests for charges involving vehicles and alcohol.

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Wild Waylon’s BBQ Settles Down in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski
Wild Waylon's BBQ

Nestled in the corner of a Stafford shopping center, a new restaurant has arrived off White Oak Road: Wild Waylon’s BBQ, a family-owned restaurant that has quickly made a name for itself with its scratch-made barbecue and weekend specials.

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Names of Suspects Revealed in Attempted Trespassing at MCB Quantico

By Kelly Sienkowski

Almost three months after two men in a box truck attempted to illegally access Marine Corps Base Quantico, the names of the two suspects have been obtained.

Hasan Y. Hamdan and Mohammad K. Dabous attended their first hearing July 22 at the Alexandria courthouse. Both men, accompanied by an Arabic translator, were charged with Class B misdemeanors for allegedly trespassing on a military facility on May 3, charges which carry up to six months in prison and a $5,000 fine. The judge supported conditions for release, and both men have been released with their next hearings in September. They both requested a court-appointed attorney.

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Fredericksburg

Roadwork on Learning Lane Will Cause Traffic Detours Starting Mid-August

By Kelly Sienkowski
Learning Lane (Photo: Google Maps)

Learning Lane will close for emergency storm water pipe repairs beginning August 16, 2024.

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Stafford Board of Supervisors Adopts New Meeting Schedule

By Kelly Sienkowski

Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors has amended its by-laws to create a new meeting schedule.

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