The Washington Nationals announced the 2026 Fredericksburg Nationals coaching staff, naming Chris O’Neill as the team’s new manager, according to a press release. O’Neill becomes the fourth manager in FredNats franchise history as the team enters its sixth season.
The funds were raised through the sale of a home built with support from the company’s trade partners and suppliers, many of whom donated labor and materials or provided them at reduced cost. The effort allowed more of the home’s proceeds to be directed to charitable causes.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library locations scheduled to remain open past 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, will instead close at 5 p.m. due to continued weather impacts, and the Belmont satellite location will be closed.
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The Fredericksburg Nationals are holding their annual game day job fair on Thursday, Feb. 5, inviting applicants for a variety of part-time positions. The event runs from 3-6 p.m. in the Total Property Services Club Level at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. On-site interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with no advance appointments required.
The FredNats are recruiting for multiple roles, including concessions, production, grounds, and other game-day support jobs. Applicants can fill out forms and interview the same day.
The City of Fredericksburg issued and later lifted a boil water advisory for a limited area of the city following a water main break that caused a prolonged service shutdown.
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City officials said downtown Fredericksburg is open, though sidewalks and ADA access points are still being cleared and pedestrians should use caution. Neighborhood streets have been addressed, and additional heavy equipment is being used to break through compacted ice as cleanup continues.
“CASA’s No. 1 priority is to make sure that every child grows up in a safe, permanent home, free from the risk of further harm,” the nonprofit said.
Rappahannock CASA has served the Fredericksburg region since 1990. Volunteers are appointed by local judges to advocate for children involved in abuse and neglect cases, working alongside the courts to ensure each child’s safety and long-term well-being.
The bracelets are intended to alert all healthcare providers—regardless of department—that a patient has recently given birth. This visual cue can help clinicians quickly recognize and respond to serious postpartum complications such as hemorrhage, preeclampsia, infection, or blood clots, which may present subtly outside of obstetric care settings.
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality globally, contributing to an estimated 70,000 deaths each year. The program supports better communication and quicker intervention when mothers seek care after delivery.
“Two cats were rescued and treated on the scene,” the department stated. “Unfortunately, one cat and one dog perished.”
Firefighters responded to the apartment complex Monday afternoon with assistance from Spotsylvania crews. Officials said the incident resulted in animal losses but no reported injuries to residents.
