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McClung-Logan to Host 40th Annual Customer Appreciation Oyster Roast in Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser

This year’s milestone celebration will take place on Thursday, March 6th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds.

The first Oyster Roast began as a fundraiser in 1985, led by White Oak Equipment founder Frank McCarty, to raise donations for an employee battling cancer. This turned into a time-honored tradition for individuals facing hardship.

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Pets

Meet Crash, Ziggy, and Butterscotch: Loving Pets in Search of a Forever Home at Old Dominion Humane Society

By Uriah Kiser
Butterscotch

Three of Old Dominion Humane Society’s longest residents—Crash, Ziggy, and Butterscotch—have patiently waited for their forever homes, watching hundreds of other dogs find loving families. Together, they have spent a total of 1,620 days in the rescue facility or with foster families, and ODHS is determined to find them the perfect match.

Ziggy – With a big personality packed into a 15-pound frame, Ziggy has been at ODHS for 600 days, since July 15, 2023. He’s well-mannered, loves belly rubs, and listens to commands. He thrives in an adult-only home where his adopter can maintain strict boundaries. While he wears a tiny muzzle in public, he’s a volunteer favorite for his affectionate nature and playful energy.

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Workhouse Arts Center Presents Clyde’s – A Heartwarming Comedy About Second Chances

By Uriah Kiser

Workhouse Arts Center is bringing Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage to the stage from March 8 to April 6, 2025. This heartwarming and comedic play follows a group of formerly incarcerated kitchen staff on a journey of redemption as they strive to craft the perfect sandwich under their tough boss’s rule. Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., with a special understudy performance on March 29 and an audience talkback on March 30.

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News

Prince William County Budget Debate: Should Homeowners Receive Refunds?

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Executive Christopher Shorter recently unveiled a $2 billion Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, sparking a heated debate among supervisors and residents over the county’s consistent budget surpluses, rising tax rates, and spending priorities.

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Press Release

Firefighters Contain Mobile Home, Brush Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Firefighters found a single-wide mobile home fully engulfed in flames, with fire spreading to nearby wooded areas. Crews worked to contain the fire and brought the structure fire under control in less than 15 minutes, according to Stafford fire and rescue spokeswoman Katie Brady. The brush fire, which spread across one acre, was contained within 30 minutes, she added.

The mobile home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Multiple passersby reported the fire. No residents were displaced, and no injuries were reported.

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Breaking News

Bystander Fatally Shot in Stafford County During Confrontation Involving Off-Duty Federal Agent

By Uriah Kiser
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a reckless driver and disturbance in the area at approximately 6:35 p.m. The incident began when an off-duty federal law enforcement officer confronted a motorcyclist reportedly driving recklessly on an off-road motorcycle. The motorcyclist initially left the scene but later returned with family members. Deputies stopped them in a white Lincoln near the intersection of North Jenny Lynn Road and Cross Cut Lane, where a confrontation ensued, about a mile from a Giant Food store at Town and Country Marketplace on White Oak Road.

Police said that three individuals—identified as Nicolas Vazquez, 20, Angel Vazquez, 21, and Xavier Vazquez, 46—began causing a disturbance with both the deputies and the off-duty agent, who lives in the neighborhood and was out walking his dog. As deputies attempted to control the situation, the encounter turned physical, Stafford County authorities said.

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Stock Up on Books! $3 Bag Sale at Fredericksburg Library – March 1

By Uriah Kiser
The Central Rappahannock Regional Library Fredericksburg Branch at 1201 Caroline Street.

Don’t miss the Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale in Fredericksburg! On Saturday, March 1, stop by the Fredericksburg Branch (1201 Caroline St.) for $3/bag day, where you can fill a bag with books for just $3.

? Saturday: The best deal – $3 per bag!

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Publisher's Post

Inside the Newsroom: What We Covered This Week

By Uriah Kiser
Left to right: Heather, John, Jean, and me, Uriah Kiser, at 1 Million Cups Prince William.

I appreciate you taking some time out of your Sunday to read this. Our newsletter is the most personal and direct way to deliver the day’s news—no social media algorithms, no distractions, and no paywall (at least not for members).

This past week, I was a guest speaker at a small business roundtable in Haymarket. I was impressed by the turnout, made some great new connections, and spoke about the importance of keeping trusted local news alive in our communities. It also allowed me to reflect on my time growing up and delivering the old Potomac News into driveways in my Dale City neighborhood.

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Press Release

Police Blotter: Assault Arrests in Woodbridge, Olde Forge Mobbing, Attempted Vehicle Theft in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Stafford County

On February 26 at 7:12 PM, Deputies C.R. Newman and C.M. Sterne responded to a disturbance in the area. Callers reported that an argument had turned “kind of physical,” police said.

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News

Prince William County School Board Chairman Stands Against Federal Push to End DEI Practices

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef [Photo: Uriah Kiser]

Prince William County School Board Chairman At-large Dr. Babur Lateef is speaking out against efforts to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS).

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