Virginia Department of Transportation: “June 18 – 24, 2023 All work is scheduled weather permitting. Real-time information on work zones and lane closures is available on 511Virginia.”
“I-95 Northbound, Exit 110 (Ladysmith), Tuesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Alternating lane closures for paving between mile markers 111 -112 near the Ladysmith I-95 interchange in Caroline, and along the interchange on- and off-ramps. Law enforcement will assist with traffic control.”
Press release: “At the June 15, 2023 Meeting of the Manassas Regional Airport Commission, Ross Snare was elected Chairman, becoming the first Chairman in the Airport’s history to be a [Prince William County] resident, as well as being the youngest to serve in the role.”
“I am deeply honored to have been elected Chairman. This is a very exciting time not just for the airport but for the region. This airport is an amazing economic engine and I look forward to working with my fellow commissioners, the amazing airport and city and county staffs, as well as our elected leaders on furthering its future growth,” Snare stated.”
Democrat Ben Litchfield is running for his party’s nomination for the Virginia Senate District 27 seat in portions of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg.
Litchfield, 36, is a consumer protection attorney who has worked at the National Credit Union Administration writing regulations governing the payday lending industry. He attended college at George Washington University and Howard University School of Law.
Democrat Joel Griffin is running for his party’s Virginia Senate District 27 seat nomination.
The district includes portions of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties and Fredericksburg.
National Weather Service: “A warm afternoon is expected today. Much-needed rain is likely this week. See maps for details..”
Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals took an 8-2 defeat against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans to wrap up the six-game set.”
“After a scoreless first inning, the Nats struck in the top of the second. Sammy Infante opened the frame with a double, then later, Branden Boissiere doubled as well to plate Infante with the first run of the game.”
Organizers will again hold School Dressing Days in July to provide clothing and school supplies for children.
The charity organization aims to provide clothing and school supplies to children in Head Start, elementary, middle, and high schools. The event will occur Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Church of Latter Day Saints, 1710 Bragg Road in Spotsylvania County.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “DRUGS, Stafford High School, 63 Stafford Indians Lane, [June 15, 2023], 11:35 a.m. Deputy C.D. Sullivan responded to summer school for a report of drug activity. School staff advised they observed a student in possession of a vape. The vape was discovered to contain THC. The vape was seized, and a warrant for possession of THC on school grounds was obtained.”
“LARCENY, St Williams Way, [June 15, 2023], 2:22 p.m. Deputy A.J. Layug responded to a larceny. The victim advised while in the area, six male suspects stole his backpack before fleeing on their bikes. The victim chased the suspects on foot until he lost visual. The stolen backpack was recovered with only cash stolen from it. The suspects were described as four white males, two black males, all wearing dark clothes and appeared to be approximately 15 years old.”
5:22 p.m. — National Weather Service: “A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been expanded to the north to include most of the DC metro and into portions of central & northern VA. This is until 9 PM this evening. The main threat will be quarter-sized hail, with some damaging wind gusts also possible.”
2:31 p.m. — National Weather Service: “Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 9PM that includes St. Mary’s County MD, Spotsylvania County, King George County, the City of Fredericksburg in VA, and adjacent waters. This is for the potential for damaging wind gusts and/or large hail.”
