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OmniRide expands south; Offers new service to Spotsylvania via E-ZPass lanes

By Mike Salmon
What’s a ribbon cutting without oversized scissors and elected officials? [Photo: Mike Salmon for Potomac Local News]

Fredericksburg area commuters have three more options for the trip up Interstate 95, including launching three new OmniRide Express buses to the Pentagon, Arlington, and the State Department in Washington, D.C.

The buses are fully funded by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and they will provide a commuting option for residents south of the newly extended I-95 Express Lanes. It’s the first time since OmniRide’s founding in 1986 that it has provided service to Spotsylvania County and southern Stafford County, bolstering the agency’s status as a regional bus operator.

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I-95 E-ZPass lanes Fredericksburg extension named top 10 road

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo: Transurban/95 Express Lanes]

Roads and Bridges Magazine has announced Transurban’s 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project among the Top 10 Best Roads of 2023.

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Small Business Owners: Submit your specials for FREE publication

By Uriah Kiser

Every Saturday should be Small Business Saturday.

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VDOT crews on re-freeze watch

By Uriah Kiser

VDOT: “Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) crews will patrol Interstate 95 and state-maintained roads across the Fredericksburg area, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula Tuesday morning ahead of the commuter rush hour to treat for icy, slick road conditions that may develop from wet pavement refreezing overnight.”

“Crews will focus especially on elevated surfaces more likely to experience icing, such as ramps, bridges, and overpasses, which have lower surface temperatures.”

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Stafford lights its Christmas Tree at 3rd-annual festival

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County Garrisonville District Supervisor Pamela Yeung dons a Christmas costume at the county's Christmas Tree lightning ceremony on Dec. 8, 2023.

Stafford County residents gathered at the government center to light a community Christmas Tree on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

The event drew hundreds who gathered for a float parade, choirs, bands, family-friendly activities, and the Christmas Tree lighting. This year marks the third consecutive year the county has held the evening festival in December.

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Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsy schools opening 2 hours late

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools: “Stafford Schools Operating on 2-Hour Delay Monday, December 11, 2023”

Spotsylvania County Public Schools: “SCPS is on a two-hour delay this morning. We will continue to evaluate and let you know if changes are necessary. Thank you for your patience.”

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Decision day for PW Digital Gateway: Sprawling data center proposal explained; Up for a vote Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas, battlefield, park, civil war
Manassas National Battlefield Park Visitor Center is located on Route 234 near Manassas, Virginia.

Years of debate, review, public comment, rallies, and compassionate pleas have come down to the two decisions facing the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.Years of debate, review, public comment, rallies, and compassionate pleas have come down to the two decisions facing the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.

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More Stafford DUIs: Reckless driving, alcohol lead to crash on Banks Ford Pkwy

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “A 38-year-old Spotsylvania woman caused an auto accident late last night due to reckless driving and alcohol.”

“On December 7th at approximately 5:47 p.m. Deputy C.M. Sterne responded to the intersection of Banks Ford Parkway and Celebrate Virginia Parkway for an auto accident. It was discovered the first driver had the right of way and proceeded through the intersection. The second driver also assumed she had the right of way and proceeded through the intersection. Any physics professor will tell you two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time.”

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Spanberger to hold lunchtime office hours at Stafford Gov’t Center

By Uriah Kiser
Rep. Abagail Spanberger talks with votes in Lake Ridge in March 2022.

Stafford County Government: “Congresswoman Spanberger is holding office hours at the Gov. Center next week on Tues., Dec. 12, from 10 am to noon. Come get help with things like veterans affairs, Social Security, Medicare, tax refunds, and more.”

The Democrat announced she will run in 2025 to become Virginia’s next governor, aiming to replace Glenn Youngkin, who cannot run for reelection, per state law. Virginia is the only state in the U.S. that prevents its governor from running for a second term.

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