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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Hot and humid conditions today with scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Storms are more likely Sunday, with the possibility of damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rain. Not as hot nor humid with an isolated afternoon thunderstorm on Monday.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 6 mph, becoming light and variable in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Stafford schools awarded CTE grant focused on skilled trades

By Madina Habib
Yellow Stafford County Public Schools bus parked at a school curb with the door open as a student walks on the sidewalk
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.

Stafford Public Schools: “Stafford County Public Schools was among 24 school divisions awarded a $125,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skilled Trades Grant from the Virginia Department of Education. The one-time funds will be used to implement a plumbing and HVAC program at Stafford High School.”

“We are thrilled to be recognized as a leader in CTE programming, and thank VDOE and 2022 General Assembly for their commitment to ensuring every child is prepared for life after high school,” said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor. “We are appreciative of this grant, which allows us to expand programming that provides robust, real-world, meaningful classroom experiences for every student.”

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FredNats thump Shorebirds

By Uriah Kiser
FredNats outfielder Jeremy Ydens [Photo: FredNats]

“Fredericksburg opened the scoring in the 3rd inning when Daylen Lile drove in Johnathon Thomas with a sacrifice fly, Lile’s 46th RBI of the year. The FredNats then scored three runs in the top of the 6th inning against Delmarva reliever Albert Vega.”

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This week’s VDOT hot spots in the Fredericksburg district

By Amelia Breeden
Intestate 95 [Photo: VDOT]

“Exit 130 (Route 3) to Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) Monday – Wednesday, 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Double lane closures at mile markers 132 to 134 for overhead sign erection for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension construction.”

“Exit 136 (Centreport Parkway) to Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single lane closure for guardrail work at mile markers 138 to 139.”

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Jailer finds drugs tucked inside inmate’s underwear

By Amelia Breeden

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:  “DRUGS -Rappahannock Regional Jail, 1745 Richmond Highway, 7/6, 7:44 p.m. Deputy C.R. Newman responded to a failed secret pocket ruse. Jail staff advised a male brought in by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office was discovered with suspected controlled substances tucked in his underwear. While the suspect confirmed the type of controlled substances, he advised he ‘forgot’ they were there. Deputy Newman didn’t forget to charge the suspect with felony by a prisoner. He continues to be held without bond.”

“FRAUD – Augustine Golf Club, 76 Monument Drive, 7/6, 7:15 p.m. The victim received notification his debit card was fraudulently used in Dumfries. After receiving this news, he checked his vehicle only to discover his cards were in fact not there. Deputy B.E. Vaughn is investigating. Cambridge Street, 7/6, 7:30 p.m. The victim was going about her day when she discovered she did not have her debit card. After discovering this, she called her bank to discover there were fraudulent transactions. Deputy N.J. Amato is investigating.”

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Late-game surge lifts Fredericksburg

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals used another late-game rally to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds 8-4.

“It was a quick start for the FredNat offense in the top of the second inning. Branden Boissiere doubled to begin the frame, then Roismar Quintana reached on an infield single. Blake Klassen drew a walk, too, loading the bases with no outs. Wilmer Perez then lined the first pitch of his AB for a single to give the FredNats a 1-0 lead. A pair of productive outs by John McHenry and Johnathon made it a three-run inning for Fredericksburg.”

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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Humid but seasonable weather continues today with a little greater coverage of showers and storms this afternoon and evening. Unsettled conditions will continue for the weekend, with Sunday featuring the highest storm chances.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4 pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4 pm and 5 pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.”

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This week’s Dean’s List

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo by Leon Wu on Unsplash]

Natalie Allan of Dale City has been named to the Dean’s List at John Carroll University for the Spring 2023 semester.

The following students from the area have been named to the dean’s list at Frostburg State University in recognition of outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2023 semester.

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