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Construction Begins July 22 for Roundabout at Stafford’s Banks Ford Parkway

Published July 15, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

The intersection of Banks Ford and Celebrate Virginia Parkways.

Construction to install a modular roundabout at the intersection of Banks Ford and Celebrate Virginia Parkways in Stafford County will begin Monday, July 22.

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Rainstorms in a Drought Interrupt Fredericksburg Nationals

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 12, 2024 at 10:19PM

A rainbow over the stadium on July 11, 2024 (Photo: Instagram @fxbgnats)

The Fredericksburg Nationals (Fred Nats) have postponed their second game in a row due to two days of rain.

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Dunk and Donations: Stafford Schools Hosts Supply Drive

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 12, 2024 at 4:00PM

Stafford County Schools are hosting a supply drive

Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) is holding a supply drive on Aug. 3, and donors will get a chance to dunk an administrator.

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High-Flying Fugitive Falls Flat: Stafford Man’s Escape Thwarted by Deputies

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 12, 2024 at 11:45AM | Updated July 12, 2024 at 12:08PM

Derrick Eady, 22

A wanted man in Stafford was apprehended after a foot chase that ended with his fall from a fence behind a Panda Express.

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VDOT to hold public meeting for changes to Route 17 and Olde Forge Drive

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 12, 2024 at 11:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host an open meeting to discuss plans for Route 17 Business and Olde Forge Drive.

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Stafford County Arrests: Drug Dealers Apprehended and Home Intruder Detained

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 11, 2024 at 12:00PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

Jessica Bigler

Stafford County’s Special Investigations Unit has charged two individuals in connection to an investigation into the distribution of fentanyl in the Warrenton Road area.

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Fredericksburg Main Street Announces Downtown Movies in the Park Series

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 11, 2024 at 10:00AM

Fredericksburg's Riverfront Park

Fredericksburg Main Street has announced “Downtown Movies in the Park,” which will take place at Riverfront Park.

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Bill Ashton Appointed as Stafford’s New County Administrator

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 11, 2024 at 9:00AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:42PM

Stafford's County Administrator, Bill Ashton

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has announced Bill Ashton as the new County Administrator following a national search.

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Fredericksburg Planning Commission to review Jeremiah Project

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 10, 2024 at 1:36PM

The proposed site of the Jeremiah Project is near Roffman Road.

Fredericksburg’s City Planning Commission will have a regular meeting on July 10.

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Fredericksburg Announces Summer Restaurant Week -July 26 to Aug 4

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published July 10, 2024 at 1:30PM

Fredericksburg’s Summer Restaurant Week returns this year from July 26 through August 4, 2024.

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