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Fredericksburg Breaks Ground on $180 Million Wastewater Plant Expansion to Serve Future Growth — and Data Centers

Published October 14, 2025 at 5:35PM | Updated October 16, 2025 at 8:09AM

City leaders break ground on Fredericksburg’s $180 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade and expansion on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The four-year project behind Dixon Park will modernize the city’s aging facility, expand capacity, and reduce nutrient pollution flowing into the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay.

Fredericksburg officials gathered Tuesday afternoon to break ground on the largest public works project in the city’s history — a $180 million upgrade and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant behind Dixon Park.

City leaders say the modernization will prepare Fredericksburg for decades of residential and industrial growth, reduce nutrient pollution in the Rappahannock River, and provide the infrastructure needed to serve new industries — including data centers planned within the city’s Technology Overlay District.

From Condos to Coffee Shops — and Even Tattoos: Fredericksburg Pushes Ahead on Growth and Redevelopment

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 14, 2025 at 1:00PM

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Jury Convicts Man in 2022 Fredericksburg Murder Case

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Published October 14, 2025 at 10:33AM

On October 9, 2023, a jury in the Circuit Court of Fredericksburg found a 23-year-old man guilty of the murder of Antoine Fox, which occurred on June 10, 2022. The case was prosecuted by Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Brian A. Cardoza, with assistance from other legal and law enforcement professionals.

The conviction was the result of a collaborative effort between the Fredericksburg Police Department and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. The Commonwealth’s Attorney expressed gratitude for the partnership and the dedication of the police detectives involved in the case.

Silence of the Dems: Relative of Local Fundraiser Host Demands Jay Jones Story Be Pulled Amid Party Silence

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 13, 2025 at 3:00PM

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A relative of one of the listed hosts for a Jay Jones for Attorney General fundraiser in Fredericksburg has accused Potomac Local News of compromising her family’s safety after the outlet published details about the event and its organizers.

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Perk Up, Fredericksburg: Planners OK Coffee Shop Drive-Through at Cowan Station

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 10, 2025 at 2:00PM

Fredericksburg’s Planning Commission has given the green light to a plan that will bring a new coffee shop with a drive-through to the Cowan Station development along U.S. Route 1.

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Uncertainty Surrounds Jay Jones Fredericksburg Fundraiser as Vindman Reaffirms Support After Threat Texts Surface

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 10, 2025 at 10:30AM | Updated October 10, 2025 at 10:49AM

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Potomac Local News is working to determine whether a planned October 19 fundraiser for Democratic Attorney General nominee Jay Jones at the home of Cassie and Charlie Payne in Fredericksburg will proceed as scheduled, following the fallout from text messages in which Jones allegedly threatened to kill a Republican leader and his family.

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Under fire for payroll, bus delays, and spending, Fredericksburg School Board promises reforms

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 9, 2025 at 3:00PM

Facing public criticism over travel spending, payroll questions, and chaotic school bus delays, the Fredericksburg City School Board says it plans to rebuild trust and improve transparency through a December workshop focused on ethics, teamwork, and accountability.

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Parents raise concerns over student privacy, AI app, and online safety in Fredericksburg schools

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 8, 2025 at 1:30PM

Parents are raising concerns about how Fredericksburg City Public Schools utilizes technology to support students, warning that new digital tools intended to help could also compromise children’s privacy and safety.

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Rehm returns to Fredericksburg school board to fill vacant Ward 3 seat

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 8, 2025 at 11:00AM

Elizabeth Rehm is returning to the Fredericksburg City Public Schools board after being unanimously appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat vacated by Jennifer Boyd. The appointment was made during the board’s meeting on October 6, and Rehm will serve through the end of 2025.

Rehm brings more than nine years of experience, having previously served on the board from 2012 to 2021. Her return offers stability and familiarity during a time of continued growth for the school division, officials said.

Missing Teen in Fredericksburg Triggers Statewide Alert

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 7, 2025 at 8:24AM

Jacqueline Odalis Cruz Juarez was last seen at 4:35 a.m. on October 7 near the intersection of Sam Perry Boulevard and Mary Washington Boulevard. She is described as a white/Hispanic female, 5’1”, 135 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. She was wearing a pink sports bra and gray sweatpants and is believed to be on foot.

Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert early Tuesday morning on behalf of the Fredericksburg Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to call police dispatch at 540-373-3122 or visit alerts.vsp.virginia.gov.