In the series opener of what is a crucial series for the FredNats’ first-half chances, Fredericksburg got the job done in nail-biting fashion, beating the Lynchburg Hillcats by a score of 3-2 on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Branden Boissiere got the big hit to tie the game in the 7th inning after the FredNats trailed 2-0, and a mishap in the outfield by Lynchburg allowed the go-ahead run to score. The FredNat bullpen held onto the lead for the win.
The Manassas Park Economic Development Authority is holding an event where residents can receive a $25 voucher at local restaurants.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has announced the appointment of Randal E. Vosburg to the position of County Administrator.
Vosburg has been serving as County Administrator of Highlands County, Florida, since his appointment in 2017. Before that, he had served as Assistant County Administrator for Highlands County when he was hired for the position in 2013. Vosburg’s experience includes serving in the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library has launched its summer reading program for all ages called “Off the Beaten Path.”
On June 3 at 12:55 p.m., the School Resource Officer assigned to Freedom High School at 15201 Neabsco Mills Road in Woodbridge was contacted by school personnel regarding a fight between students.
The investigation revealed a 15-year-old male victim, a student, and a 17-year-old male student was involved in an ongoing altercation in a hallway. The accused punched the victim before he was kicked in the head multiple times during the encounter.
A Stafford man was arrested after firing a handgun from a hotel balcony.
On Saturday, June 4, at 11:43 a.m., Sergeant A.I. Assur and Deputy T.M. Givler responded to a Super 8 motel at 25 Wicomico Drive in North Stafford with a disturbance report. Staff said a guest had reported hearing gunshots at about 2 a.m.
The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. is holding a special opening reception for its Kissed by a Muse exhibit.
The exhibit will feature artwork by Virginia-based painter John Hartt and mixed-media artist Cheryl Neway which celebrates the main themes and draws inspiration from Xanadu (based on the Universal film, music and lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar). The works will include contemporary costuming, fanciful paintings of enigmatic characters, and bright discothèque colors.
The Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Fredericksburg program graduated its 15th class during a ceremony at the University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus.
In September, the class began the Leadership Fredericksburg program with a personality profile assessment. Leadership content was taught by a faculty consisting of Dr. David Corderman, Academy Leadership Associates, Dr. J.R. Flatter, Flatter, Inc., Janel Donohue, Rappahannock United Way, Kimberly Young, University of Mary Washington, and Susan Spears, Fredericksburg Regional Chamber.
The national broadcaster analyzed all craft brewery Yelp reviews across the U.S. and listed the top brewery in each state. The list considered the beer of each establishment and the ambiance and service of each brewery.
The four-year-old brewery has a legion of fans online and an even more dedicated crew of regulars who line up at the brewery at 15 Tech Parkway, just off Route 610 in North Stafford. According to founder Barry Boyd and members of his family who sat down for an interview with Potomac Local News, the establishment’s success is built on service.
A new 819-acre community in North Stafford called the Cascades at Embrey Mill has opened and is looking for residents. The 55+ community features townhomes and elevator flats from builders Miller & Smith and Drees Homes.
Miller & Smith has built a two-level townhome with 2,028 to 2,756 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths, and an optional walkout basement for storage. Miller & Smith is building 78 units now selling with prices starting at $469,990.
