WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The threat for potential wildfires is up for Saturday.
Humidity is forecast to be between 20 and 30 percent, wind gusts up to 25 mph, and plenty of brush on the ground to fuel a fire, according to the National Weather Service.
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STAFFORD, Va. — Following his win on Tuesday over Democratic challenger John “Jac” Starkey, Garrisonville District Supervisor Ty Schieber is sworn in to office by Stafford County Circuit Court Judge Martin Bass.
Schieber has served on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors since January when he was unanimously appointed Interim Supervisors following the resignation of Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, R-Stafford, Woodbridge. Dudenhefer served as the Garrisonville Supervisor from 2005 to 2012, and as Chairman of the Board from 2010 to January 2012.
By Alex Wiggins
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – The lawn around the state Capitol was hopping with about 1,500 egg-collecting children Wednesday as Gov. Bob McDonnell and first lady Maureen McDonnell held Virginia’s first “Governor’s Easter Egg Hunt.”
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A new video shows two males who are suspected of setting fire to a school bus fleeing the scene of the crime.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. –– Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve in Stafford County just became more visitor friendly.
The preserve, located in the Aquia District, just opened a new parking facility that will accommodate up to 20 cars. The $200,000 parking lot is located at Brooke Road and Sentinel Ridge Lane.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily reduce parking in the Route 630 (Courthouse Road) Commuter Parking Lot in Stafford County by approximately 40 spaces on Wednesday, Apr. 4 and Thursday, Apr. 5. The reduction in parking space will allow crews to upgrade 16 overhead lights located within the lot.
The work will improve the overall lighting function in the lot and minimize the need for general maintenance.
Public will weigh in on Stafford budget
Fredericksburg.com reports The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will hear county residents’ comments about the proposed 2012-13 budget and tax rate on Wednesday evening.
Va. schools get about $22M from Mega Millions sales
WTOP.com reports No one in Virginia may have won the Mega Millions jackpot, but lottery officials say the state’s public schools were big winners.
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NEW INFORMATION
Garrisonville Supervisor Ty Schieber starts today knowing he has a permanent seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.
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I think it was Forrest Gump who once said, “Slugging is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re gonna get.”
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians are encouraged to explore the world beneath their feet during Virginia Cave Week, April 22-28.
Virginia Cave Week is intended to raise awareness of Virginia’s caves and surrounding limestone habitats known as karst. The week features discounted admission to some commercial caves as well as opportunities for educators to engage their students with activities and field trips.