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FredNats edge Red Sox 4-2

Published July 1, 2023 at 7:01AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats picked up their second straight win over the Salem Red Sox, winning 4-2 in front of over 5,000 fans at VACU Stadium.”

“Fredericksburg jumped on Salem starter Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz in the bottom of the first inning. Armando Cruz drew a walk with one man gone, before Daylen Lile doubled to put runners on second and third. Branden Boissiere lifted a pitch into center field for a sacrifice fly to bring Cruz home with the first run of the game. Blake Klassen followed with his first FredNat RBI, a double to plate Lile and push the Freddies ahead 2-0.”

Nearly 20 cars destroyed in warehouse blaze

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 1, 2023 at 6:57AM

Stafford County Fire and Rescue: “At 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 1st, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) were dispatched for a reported structure fire initially reported along Banks Ford Parkway. While en route, the address was updated to the 00 block of Le Way near McWhirt Loop.”

“Due to the address change, units arrived on the scene less than 10 minutes later, reporting multiple vehicles on fire and a single story, industrial warehouse with fire showing from the front of the building. As crews began their fire attack, the fire vented through the roof. A total of 18 vehicles and one all-terrain vehicle were damaged.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 1, 2023 at 6:52AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with strong to severe storms especially in central VA and the central Shenandoah Valley. Highs today will range from the mid-70s in the mountains to the upper 80s elsewhere.”

“Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Widespread haze. Patchy fog between 7 am and 8 am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”

Updated: Dogs attack child, 2 adults in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 4:05PM | Updated July 3, 2023 at 3:51PM

July 3, 2023, update from Manassas police: “The juvenile is a 9-year-old male, and the dogs are pit bulls.”

Original Post — Manassas City Police: “On June 26th, the Manassas City Police Department responded to an incident on the 9000 block of Winterset Drive involving three individuals bitten by canines. An investigation by our Animal Control Division revealed that the incident began when two dogs were inadvertently let out of the property. During the effort to get two canines back to their residence, one of the two canines began to bite a minor; an adult female relative grabbed the canine and pulled it off the child, allowing the child to get to safety.’

4th of July Fireworks and celebrations in our area

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 30, 2023 at 10:42AM | Updated July 3, 2025 at 7:12PM

City of Manassas Park: “Join us this Saturday, July 1st at Signal Hill Park for our Independence Day Fireworks Celebration! We hope to see you there!”

Historic Manassas: “Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come early to get the best seats on the Manassas Museum Lawn for the firework display at 9:15 p.m.!”

Rappahannock Women’s Health Center closing in August

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 9:51AM

Rappahannock Women’s Health Center: “To our valued patients, It is with a heavy heart we have to announce the closing of RWHC. Please bear with us over the next few days as we will put out more information on how to obtain your records. This was not an easy decision, and we understand for some, this will be difficult. We will do everything we can to make this a smooth transition for all. We will be open through mid-August.”

The firm did not provide a reason for the closure. It provided OB-GYN care for women at two locations, 1071 Care Way, Suite 101, in Fredericksburg, and 9701 Hospital Blvd, Suite 101, in Spotsylvania.

FredNats shut out the Salem Red Sox

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 8:31AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The FredNats shut out the Salem Red Sox 2-0, to snap a five-game losing streak.”

“Salem starter Noah Dean danced out of some trouble in the first two innings. The southpaw walked six batters in just 1.2 innings of work, but managed to avoid any damage.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 30, 2023 at 8:29AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Hazy skies remain across the region today, as showers move in along/west of I-81 this morning. Additional showers & a few storms expected this afternoon, especially west of the Blue Ridge. Warmer over the weekend, with strong to severe storms possible.”

“Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Widespread haze. Patchy smoke before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.”

Stafford nabs 2 wanted men from Prince William County

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 29, 2023 at 4:26PM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Two 19-year-old’s, one of which was wanted, were arrested yesterday after being found with beer and narcotics.”

“On June 27th at approximately 8:36 p.m. Sergeant B.U. Demirci was on a traffic stop at the Exxon, located at 375 Warrenton Road. Deputy L.T. Ward and Deputy S.A. Fulford responded to assist after it was discovered the male driver was wanted out of Prince William County for possession of controlled substances. If that wasn’t bad enough, Sergeant Demirci observed suspected controlled substances in plain view.”

FredNats fall to Salem 7-4

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 29, 2023 at 1:18PM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Salem Red Sox recorded a 7-4 win in the series opener against the FredNats.”

“After a scoreless first inning, the Red Sox took advantage of some erratic pitching from Luke Young. He walked three of the first four batters in the top of the second, but picked up a strikeout for the second out. Young worked to a 1-1 count against Juan Chacon, who laced a bases-clearing double into the left-center field alley to put Salem ahead 3-0.”