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Stafford to honor vets on Thursday, November 9

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:22AM

Stafford County Government: “Stafford County will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Armed Services Memorial on the Stafford County Government campus. All veterans and the public are invited to join Stafford in recognizing all who have served our country. As well the ceremony will be streamed on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/staffordcountygovernment.”

“The keynote speaker for the ceremony is Steve Cox, President and Chief Executive Officer at Rappahannock Goodwill Industries. Cox served for 23 years and one month in the United States Marine Corps, where he served as Public Affairs Officer and Commander/Executive/Operations Officer.”

Randall faces challenger for George Washington District seat on Stafford School Board

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:17AM

Stafford County Public Schools Alvin York Bandy Complex, the headquarters of the school division.

Fredricksburg.com: “Susan Randall, current chair of the Stafford School Board, is seeking reelection to a second term on the board and is facing a challenge from Sarah Baker.”

‘The Free Lance–Star sent questionnaires to both candidates asking them to provide background information and to identify the top three issues facing the School Division and describe what they would do about them if elected.”

Warner facing challenger for reelection to Griffis-Widewater seat on Stafford School Board

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:15AM

A Stafford County Public Schools bus. The School Board on Sept. 8 deferred any high school schedule change for 2027–28 after nearly 90 minutes of public comment focused on electives.

Fredericksburg.com: “Elizabeth Warner is running for reelection to a second term as the Griffis-Widewater representative on the Stafford School Board and faces challenger Mary Rupert.”

“The Free Lance–Star sent questionnaires to all candidates asking them to provide background information and to identify the top three issues facing the School Division and describe what they would do about them if elected.”

Lock your cars at Government Island

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 20, 2023 at 10:43AM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Government Island, 191 Coal Landing Road, 10/19, 1:38 p.m. Resident reported credit cards were stolen from her vehicle while she hiked the trail on Government Island. The thief was a voracious shopper as they racked up $4,557 in charges at Walmart within an hour.”

Government Island, a historic 18th and 19th-century quarry site provided Aquia sandstone for the construction of the U.S. Capitol and the White House and other historic buildings in Washington, D.C.

Kiefer named HMI Executive Director

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 20, 2023 at 9:54AM

Historic Manassas Inc.: “Historic Manassas, Inc. (HMI) has named Kristen Kiefer as its new Executive Director. Kiefer has served as HMI’s Interim Executive Director since April 2023 and will oversee the organization’s efforts to sustain revitalization efforts of Historic Downtown Manassas as a Virginia Main Street program.”

“As a 20-year resident and stalwart advocate for the City of Manassas, Kristen has deep roots in this community,” said Mark Olsen, HMI Board Chair. “Her passion and commitment to the betterment of Manassas and its residents, her national nonprofit executive expertise, and her dedication to excellence as exhibited over the past five months as HMI’s Interim Executive Director make this a milestone moment for HMI.”

Roundabout proposed at Banks Ford, Celebrate Virginia parkways

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 19, 2023 at 12:55PM

[Photo: VDOT]

A design public hearing on this project will be held:

“Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff will deliver a brief presentation starting at 5:45 p.m. and will be available to answer questions between 5:30-7:30 p.m. in an open house format. Stop by at any time between 5:30-7:30 p.m. to review the proposed project plans and offer comment.”

Next week: Stafford to break ground on $139 million high school

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 19, 2023 at 12:45PM | Updated October 19, 2023 at 2:07PM

The site of Stafford County's sixth high school, near a Walmart on Route 17. [Photo: Garrisonville School Board member Maureen Siegmund]

“A contract was awarded to Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $139,334,000 for the construction of High School 6 during the September 12, 2023, regular School Board meeting.”

The school will sit near a Walmart on Route 17 in southern Stafford County.

Stafford authorities seize 35,000 fentanyl pills

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 18, 2023 at 3:02PM

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “35,000 fentanyl pills were taken off the streets of Stafford due to the hard work of our Special Investigations Unit.”

“On October 2nd at approximately 5:24 p.m. deputies responded to a residence in Stafford for drug activity. The victim advised they received a package in the mail that was sent to the wrong address. Within the package was a plethora of fentanyl pills. Approximately 15,000 pills were seized. Due to the nature of the incident, our Special Investigations Unit was notified and took over the investigation.”

VDOT cancels overnight work at Route 17

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 18, 2023 at 2:07PM

VDOT: “The off-ramp from Interstate 95 southbound to exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) at Route 17 and Route 17 Business in Stafford County will remain open the remainder of this week. Overnight ramp closures scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at this location have been canceled.”

Original info from VDOT: “The Interstate 95 southbound off-ramps to Route 17 at the exit 133 interchange in Stafford County will close overnight this week for work with the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension project.”

Alzheimer’s walk is Saturday in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 18, 2023 at 1:56PM

Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter: “More than 500 people are expected to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s Virginia Tri-Counties on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, VA.”

“Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Walk. Participation is free; however, participants are encouraged to raise funds.”