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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More Than 500 Homes Approved for Former Golf Course Without Supervisors’ Oversight

By Kelly Sienkowski and Uriah Kiser

A decision made in 2019 by Stafford County’s planning staff has enabled the construction of more than 500 homes on the former Cannon Ridge Golf Course without requiring approval from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.

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Governor, Senators Say Federal Briefing on Virginia Drone Activity ‘Unsatisfactory’

By Kelly Sienkowski

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released a statement Dec.19 following a classified briefing at the Capitol from the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, and the FBI regarding the ongoing investigation into the unexplained drone sightings in Virginia.

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Senator Warner Warns of ‘Devastating’ Government Shutdown in Virginia

By Kelly Sienkowski
Virginia Senators Tim Kaine (D) and Mark Warner (D) [Photo: Germanna Community College]

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) held a virtual press conference on Thursday, December 19, warning of a government shutdown’s devastating impact on Virginia following the sudden scrapping of a funding deal that would have kept the government funded through Spring 2025.

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Shop Local, Gift Local: Sprelly’s Flights Take PB&J To New Heights

By Kelly Sienkowski

A bright gold and purple building on Princess Anne street offers creative twists on a beloved classic – Sprelly specializes in gourmet nut butter spreads and jellies that redefine the traditional PB&J with nearly two dozen exotic flavors. 

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From One Veteran to Hundreds: The Story of Simply Angels

By Kelly Sienkowski

From delivering meals to providing emotional support, Simply Angels Veterans Outreach has become a vital resource for hundreds of veterans living with disabilities in Virginia.

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Weekend Snapshot: Saturday in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski
Stafford County's annual Candy Cane Hunt on Government Island

Snapshots from events around Stafford

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Local Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Surge as Mycoplasma Infections Rise

By Kelly Sienkowski

Local families may have noticed an increase in children being diagnosed with pneumonia this fall. Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed the increase in November with a statement noting Emergency Room visits with a pneumonia diagnosis tripled the week of November 10-17 compared to the prior two years.

Additionally, a number of public schools have reported clusters of students with pneumonia and unspecified respiratory illnesses to VDH. 

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Business

Shop Local, Gift Local: Clay Creations and Holiday Inspiration at Corgi Clay

By Kelly Sienkowski

We’ll be featuring local businesses in our holiday gift-giving series. We’ve asked local businesses to tell us about their holidays, and to suggest gift ideas for a wide range of people.

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Navy Roots, Ninja Moves: USA Ninja Challenge Launches in Stafford

By Kelly Sienkowski

After serving in the Navy for 10 years and working in corporate America building data centers, Dan Umpa has launched USA Ninja Challenge Stafford, an indoor obstacle course training program that combines basic skill sets from gymnastics, climbing, cross training, and track and field.

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Shop Local, Gift Local: Elysian Float Spa Offers a Way to Let It Go

By Kelly Sienkowski

No sound, no touch, no light: Elysian Float Spa offers a sensory deprivation spa relaxation package to take away the stress of the holidays.

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