Fredericksburg

Washington Capitals Launch Second Season of Youth Inline Hockey League

By Kelly Sienkowski
(Photo | Fredericksburg Youth Roller Hockey League)

The Washington Capitals announced the second season of the Capitals Inline Hockey League (CIHL), which launched in 2023 as a co-ed youth inline travel league run by the Capitals. Current inline hockey players aged 8-18 are invited to participate in the CIHL, which consists of one team per club, per division. Year two of the CIHL will also see the addition of the Winchester Revolution out of Winchester, Va., as the sixth participating club in the league.

Individual club tryouts begin in September and interested players may register to tryout by contacting their local club director.

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Honoring Heroes: First Responders Celebrated at Fredericksburg Convention Center

By Mike Salmon
Several police officers and fire and rescue crew were honored during the First Responders Appreciation Event on Wednesday, August 21, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. [Photo: Fredericksburg Chamber Of Commerce]

The event covered first responders from the Fredericksburg and Caroline, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties, filling the main ballroom at the Convention Center. There were 19 awards given out to local Virginia State Troopers and county police officers from all over the area. Included in the 19 awards was a lifetime achievement award given to Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones, Caroline County Citizens Valor awards given to Shericka Twyner, Russell Trainer, and Desiree Dushane, and the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Citizens Valor Award went to Guillermo Shelton and Austin Leonard.

“We are a better region because of you,” added Steve Cox of Rappahannock Goodwill, one of the sponsors at this event, which the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce hosted.

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Fredericksburg’s Drinking Water Unaffected Amid Rapidan River Investigation

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water and the Rapidan Service Authority issued a continued “Do Not Use Water Advisory” for the Wilderness Water Treatment Plant. The advisory, first implemented on August 21, is still in effect following reports of an unknown odor in the drinking water.

Despite extensive testing and sampling by a VELAP-certified private lab, the cause of the odor has not been identified, and no harmful contaminants have been detected. The odor is noted to be dissipating, but the advisory will remain until it is sufficiently reduced or eliminated. The Rapidan Service Authority is actively working to address and mitigate the odor.

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Ribbon Cut, Cava Sabered: City Vino Celebrates New Location in Fredericksburg

By Kelly Sienkowski
City Vino

City Vino held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 22, marking their new location at 100 Hanover Street in downtown Fredericksburg.

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Happening Now: Fredericksburg Fire Department on Scene at 800 Caroline St.

By Kelly Sienkowski

Fredericksburg’s Fire Department is on the scene now at 800 Caroline Street for a structure fire. The building is home to Dragonfly Yoga and Stage Door Productions, amongst others.

No injuries have been reported, but drivers are advised to use alternate routes in downtown Fredericksburg.

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Fredericksburg to Host “Day of Play” at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

By Kelly Sienkowski
A paddling pool with kayaks will be available.

Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation, and Events will host its inaugural “Day of Play” at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium on September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The family-focused event will feature a variety of activities like an obstacle course, kayak paddling pool, baseball pitch, and Ga Ga ball. University of Mary Washington’s Cheerleading team will teach cheerleading skills, while Mary Washington Healthcare will host Wellness Workshops. The event will also have a Toddler Area, designed for the youngest attendees.

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Fredericksburg Police Searching for Jaylah Jeter

By Uriah Kiser
Jeter

Jaylah Jeter, a 5-foot-3-inch black woman last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black hoodie, was reported missing after leaving 10014 Betsy St in Spotsylvania County on August 19, 2024, in an Uber to an unknown location. If you have any information, contact the police at 540-373-3122 or submit an anonymous tip via text or the FPD Tip app.

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City of Fredericksburg Receives $81,000 Grant to Combat Teen Violence

By Kelly Sienkowski

The Fredericksburg Police Department has been awarded an $81,000 grant to support the FXBG Steering Committee on Teen Violence in creating a five-year strategic plan to address rising teenage violence in the community. This grant is part of a larger $475,000 funding initiative spread over two years, aimed at enhancing staffing, strategic planning, and acquiring new technologies to curb violence.

This initiative follows the establishment of a regional gang task force last year by Police Chief Layton in response to escalating gang activity in local schools and the community. The task force, which includes partnerships with neighboring counties and the Rappahannock Regional Jail, meets monthly to share information and coordinate efforts across jurisdictions.

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After 30 Years, Fredericksburg’s Hyperion Has a New Owner

By Kelly Sienkowski
Hyperion Espresso

Hyperion fans, take a deep breath – new owner Jack Scholl says your “iconic coffee shop isn’t going anywhere.” 

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