February 18 is National Battery Day — A day be aware of how to properly dispose of the power sources.
Properly disposing of batteries not only prevents pollution, but recycling also saves metals and minerals that can be used in new products. Proper battery preparation for recycling is also essential to prevent fires while in transit since batteries rubbing together create the risk of sparks, fires, and explosions.
The REELZ TV network ordered 90 new episodes of On Patrol: Live, extending the run of the police-focused documentary series through January 2024.
Regionally, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office was featured on the show in December 2022. The show’s producers Producers call police agencies across the country, in rural, urban, and suburban areas, seeking departments to be featured on the show.
During the past few weeks, families, students, Girl Scout troops, and more created handwritten messages for local Veterans and sent more than 1,000 valentines to Spanberger’s office for the event.
“The respect and appreciation that Virginians hold for our neighbors who have answered the call to serve is made clear in every line and picture within these thoughtful cards,” said Spanberger in a submitted press release. “Yesterday, I was honored to meet some of these brave men and women and share my own gratitude for their service and sacrifice, as well as leave the kind words of many of their neighbors for others to receive.
During the grand opening, the sheriff’s office and Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department members participated in a Hoagies for Heroes competition.
While the Sheriff’s Office won the gold, Wawa awarded both teams won $1,000 to donate to their charity of choice.
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, the Rappahannock Hunt Club will host its Annual Point-to-Point Race in Boston, VA. The races will take place at The Hill, at 13257 Durantes Curve, Boston, Va., just off Route 522.
This steeplechase event has been arranged by the Rappahannock Hunt Club for over 70 years and will feature eight races over timber and on the flat.
The Fredericksburg sheriff’s office says its deputies will be driving cars with a new look.
The patrol cars are now fitted with a new logo matching the city’s FXBG logo used on the city’s website and marketing materials to promote the city as a tourist destination.
The association’s 2023 project award in the “Environment Less than $5 Million” category was for installing a trash collection system called a bandalong in Neabsco Creek.
“This was a team effort between Parks and Public Works, and we got lucky and found a private partner in Micron Technology,” Hughes said. “Their corporate team in Manassas was looking for a watershed restoration project because Micron uses a lot of water in their microchip manufacturing process. They donated $300,000 that fully paid for the Bandalong, the installation, and the first year of operations and maintenance.
