The Fredericksburg Nationals got a few “firsts” out of the way in their debut game, but couldn’t secure their first win as they fell 16-3 to the Lynchburg Hillcats on Tuesday night.

The Hillcats slugged four home runs and took advantage of five Fredericksburg errors to claim the Opening Day victory. A pair of six-run frames, in the second and the eighth, gave Lynchburg starter Xzavion Curry and two relievers all the support they would need.


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Cierra Dickerson appears in a Prince William County courtroom on July 1 to enter a plea after being charged in the racing death of a Woodbridge woman.

Dickerson is charged with the death of Deborah Lynn Talbot, who was walking her dog along Cardinal Drive on May 1, 2020. Police said Dickerson was racing her car when she struck and killed Talbot.


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Stafford County will hold a special ceremony to dedicate a Stafford County plaque in memory of long-time resident Irma Clifton at Shelton’s Cottage on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.

The event is open to the public with social distancing measures in place. Speakers will include the Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors Crystal Vanuch, Rock Hill District, and Supervisor Tom Coen, George Washington District, in whose district the plaque is located.


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Park-goers in Stafford County soon must pay to park to visit two of the area’s most popular riverside destinations.

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Death investigation

On May 4 at 7:02 p.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of Carver Rd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a report of a fight. When officers arrived, they encountered a man in a grassy area who was believed to be involved in the fight, and who also appeared to be under the influence.


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If you haven’t been paying attention to the battle going on for Prince William County’s rural area because you don’t live there, now you should be.

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Obituaries

Bernard Lawrence “Larry” Moss, Jr. of Woodbridge, VA went peacefully to join the Lord on April 29, 2021 at the age of 67.

Larry was born on October 31st, 1953 in Oklahoma City, OK. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Bernard L. Moss, Sr. and Fernella Falk Moss; sisters, Teresa Bluff and Rebecca Dean.


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Jose (Joe) Fuentes, 62, of Woodbridge, VA. Passed away on April 28,2021.

Jose (Joe) Fuentes was born in New Braunfel, TX. to Cruz Fuentes and Antonia Espinoza Fuentes on September 27, 1958. He went to school at Sinton, TX where he got his High School Diploma. He married June Louise Fuentes. He worked as an Electrician for Dynalectric for 30 years where he has received many awards and plaques. He was a veteran, and served in the Air Force, and was awarded an Honorable Discharge. He was involved in Baseball, football, softball, he rode his Harley motorcycle. He liked to do his lottery tickets and scratch offs. He was registered with Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Through his church he had received his Catechism,


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The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) will reopen to the public on Monday, May 17, after a temporary closure related to the coronavirus. The museum team is excited to welcome visitors while taking great care to ensure the wellbeing of visitors, volunteers, and staff.

Face coverings must be worn by all visitors over the age of six, and are highly recommended for children between the ages of two to six. All staff and volunteers are also required to wear face coverings and will be walking throughout the Museum to answer questions and ensure proper social distancing.