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Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

Published October 2, 2023 at 9:35AM

I-95 in Fredericksburg. Traffic closest to the camera is southbound. [VDOT]

City of Fredericksburg and Stafford County: Route 1 at Falmouth Bridge: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Single lane closure on Route 1 over the Rappahannock River at Falmouth Bridge for a scheduled bridge inspection. Crews may be working along the northbound or southbound lanes at the bridge.

Spotsylvania County: Route 1: Sunday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Alternating lane closures on Route 1 northbound and southbound for road construction between Market Street and Bakers Lane. Construction for an intersection improvement project.

Stafford deputies chase suspect across barbed wire fence

By Amelia Breeden

Published October 2, 2023 at 9:27AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff: “A wanted Stafford man attempted to run and hide, but discovered both would not help him escape from deputies.”

“On September 24th at approximately 4:10 p.m. Sergeant B.U. Demirci and Deputy B.W. Gildea were at the Latin Market, located at 367 Warrenton Road, when they observed someone they knew to be wanted. The 21-year-old suspect was wanted for two outstanding capias charges. When the two deputies attempted to converse with the suspect, he quickly began fleeing, resulting in a foot pursuit.”

Don Jose’s Kitchen opens in Manassas

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 25, 2023 at 10:35AM

Manassas Economic Development Department: “This family-owned and operated restaurant brings Chef Jose’s Hispanic and American-inspired cuisine to life. Don Jose’s Kitchen is owned by husband and wife Jose and Maribel Tenas; the team also includes their three adult children, Yasmin, Mari, and Erik.”

“Some of their Guatemalan specialties include Churrasco (grilled beef) and Garnachas Artesanales (small, thick masa tortillas filled with marinated meat and various toppings).”

Stafford nabs Red Roof Inn runner

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 25, 2023 at 10:31AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County’s Sheriff Department: “A wanted Stafford man was arrested after a foot pursuit along Garrisonville Road yesterday afternoon. On September 21st at 4:09 p.m. deputies responded to the Red Roof Inn at 153 Garrisonville Road for a suspicious person call.”

“Based on the face tattoos, deputies believed the suspicious person could be Dorian Murphy, 25, who was wanted in both Stafford and Alexandria. Sergeant R.K. Pinkard pulled into the motel parking lot and saw Murphy dart into the wood line. A perimeter was quickly established and K-9 began a track. Deputy S.C. Martin, fresh off his apprehension of a fleeing suspect at the Courthouse, witnessed Murphy running in the area of the Aldi and the net began to close in.”

Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg district

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 25, 2023 at 10:30AM

I-95 in Fredericksburg. Traffic closest to the camera is southbound. [VDOT]

I-95 Southbound: Exit 148 (Quantico) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. and Thursday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Varying single and double lane closures with intermittent traffic stops at mile markers 148-146 for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 98 (Doswell) to Exit 110 (Ladysmith): Monday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile work zone with single lane closures at various overhead signs between mile marker 99 in Hanover County to mile marker 112 in Caroline County.

Ophelia to bring drenching rain, wind to our region

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:46PM | Updated September 22, 2023 at 4:05PM

National Weather Service: “While dry and seasonable conditions continue this afternoon, heavy rain, gusty winds, and tidal flooding are forecast to impact the area this weekend.”

DUI driver strikes sheriff’s volunteer

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:35PM

“On September 21st at approximately 12:06 a.m. a Traffic Safety Volunteer was directing traffic in the area of Garrisonville Road and Keystone Drive as a paving vehicle was conducting their work. The Traffic Safety Volunteer had his marked Sheriff’s Office vehicle’s emergency lights on and he was wearing a reflective vest. Despite this, the suspect vehicle, traveling at a high rate of speed, drove through the intersection and struck the Traffic Safety Volunteer before continuing on.”

Via Colori Stafford schedule update: Weekend festival shortened

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:31PM

Press Release: “Due to expected inclement weather, the 3rd annual Via Colori® Stafford has been condensed to a one-day event on Sunday, September 24, 2023, with hours extended to 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.”

“The Discover Stafford Museum & Cultural Center and Rotary clubs of North Stafford and Stafford are to announce the 3rd annual Via Colori® Stafford. Held this year at the Stafford Regional Airport, Via Colori is a free all-ages event.”

Falmouth park and ride commuter lot to begin resurfacing

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 22, 2023 at 3:28PM

Stafford County School Board awards contract for high school 6 construction

By Amelia Breeden

Published September 21, 2023 at 9:10AM

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

“A groundbreaking ceremony will take place Tuesday, October 24, at 12:30 p.m. The school will be constructed in the Southwest Quadrant of Stafford County between Route 17 and Truslow Road.”

“Prior work on High School 6 included an approach to creating a cost effective design that will be applied to future construction projects. While construction costs across the nation have risen, this approach allowed for competitive construction bids.”