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Deputy Prepares for Memorial Bike Ride

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Stafford Sheriff’s Deputy James “Jimmy” Kingman will ride in the Law Enforcement United “Road to Hope Memorial Ride” in May. The 300 or more officers participating in the ride will make a stop in Stafford County. (Submitted)

Stafford, Va. — Stafford Sheriff’s Deputy James “Jimmy” Kingman will ride his bike this spring to honor fellow fallen law enforcement officers.

Kingman is one of 300 or more officers who will bike the 240-mile distance from Chesapeake, Va. to Washington in the “Road to Hope Memorial Ride” starting May 10th. The three-day ride has stops in Richmond and in Stafford County and will end at Washington’s National Law Enforcement Memorial, where officers will remember the fallen at a candlelight vigil.

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Around Town

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U.S. Postal Service identifies 223 sites for closure
The Washington Business Journal reports The U.S. Postal Service has largely completed a five-month study into closing mail processing facilities and has identified 223 sites for potential closure.

Panera Bread plans more pay-what-you-want cafes
WTOP.com reports Panera Bread is opening at least two more pay-what-you-want cafes as part of its effort to help feed the hungry in a dignified way.

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Radio Station Denied Tower in Stafford

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously denied an application from WGRQ-FM to erect a tower at 494 Hollywood Farm Road in Stafford’s George Washington District, relocating the tower from neighboring King George County.

After taking an extended period of time to look into the proposed tower, George Washington District Supervisor Bob Thomas sided with a handful of residents who spoke out against the tower at two public hearings in the last month. The freshman supervisor was concerned about the impact the tower would have on current homes and on ones yet to be built.

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Stafford’s Courthouse Goes to the Dogs

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After he was formally introduced to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Kahn (center dog) showed his playful side. Kahn and his handler, Juanita Maley, are part of the Victim Witness Assistance Program at the Stafford County Courthouse. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Victims of crimes in Stafford County will soon receive emotional support and comfort from a four-legged addition to the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Victim-Witness Office. Kahn, a male black Labrador retriever, will join the Victim-Witness staff on Tuesday, February 21. The dog will work with children and adult victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse and other violent crimes.

“Stafford’s court system has a deep respect and appreciation for the courage of the victims who come forward to work with our prosecutors,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Susan Stimpson, Falmouth District. “Kahn will be a great help in making victims, especially children, more comfortable.”

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Around Town

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Woman convicted in fatal crash
Fredericksburg.com reports A Stafford County woman with a history of drug abuse and DUI convictions pleaded guilty Wednesday to involuntary manslaughter for killing a Fredericksburg man in a crash last summer.

Boys’ basketball: North Stafford’s T.J. Jones makes a big move, fits right in
The Washington Post reports Moving out of state before your senior year to live with your other parent is not often the ideal way to cap a high school basketball career. There’s a new school, a new team, a new home situation, a new reputation to build.

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High School Play Focuses on Bullying

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Mountain View High School in Stafford.

Stafford, Va. — Mountain View High School in Stafford is presenting an original one act play “Blow By Blow: A Modern Morality Play” on Friday Feb. 24th at 7 p.m. It will be followed by an improvisation show by the MVHS Thunder- Acts. Tickets are $5. Half of all proceeds will go to an anti-bullying/ suicide prevention organization.

“Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play” was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.

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Paintball Gun Prompts Missile at Vehicle Charge

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North Stafford, Va. — A woman said a pickup driver pulled a gun on her and now two men face charges.

The victim was in the left turn lane of Highpoint Boulevard at Mine Road in North Stafford when a white pickup pulled up beside her. The driver of truck glared at the victim, brandished a gun and then pointed it at her, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.

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At-Large Chair Could Change Stafford Board Makeup

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Stafford Aquia Supervisor Paul Milde

Stafford, Va. — An ongoing effort to explore the addition of an At-large Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors took another turn, but not before lengthy debate on the issue.

The Board on Tuesday voted to create a panel that would study the feasibility of creating such a position – a Chairman that would be elected by voters and would answer to all of Stafford’s 130,000 residents. Sitting members of the Board currently appoint the Chairman who does not serve At-large.

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