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Update from Stafford County:

The water main break reported earlier in North Stafford that required water conservation has been repaired. Customers may return to normal usage. Water supplies are back to normal. Stafford thanks everyone for helping the County by conserving water as well as by helping to spread the word through social media. If you experience any lingering pressure issues, please contact Stafford Utilities Division at (540) 658-8616.


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Boater Alex Pirowski won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event by bringing a five-bass limit to the scale weighing 17 pounds 3 ounces. The event was held at the Potomac River on June 28.

As a reward for his victory, Pirowski earned $5,337. In addition, he also earned the $658 Boater Big Bass award with his biggest fish, a 6 pound 4 ouncer.


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The Fredericksburg Nationals have announced that they will be hosting the FredNats 4th of July Spectacular from their new ballpark this Saturday evening.

The first firework show for the organization will be sponsored by Simventions, Pohanka Nissan, & Hyundai of Fredericksburg, the City of Fredericksburg and they will be paired with patriotic music on Superhits 95.9.


Prince William

In a highly unusual move, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors has edited all vulgarity out of the public comment portion of its June 16 video recording. 

Black Lives Matter supporters filled the citizen comments period demanding racial equality, the defunding of police, and the end of the 287(g) program, abolished the next day. All this comes after a month of nationwide protests that were sparked by the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd. 


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At the end of March, House of Mercy started a mask-making initiative to make 5,000 masks to donate to healthcare workers. Now, they have met and surpassed that goal with 5,308 masks made.

House of Mercy is a non-profit organization working to provide food, clothing, education, and prayer to those in need. Each month, they work with over 500 families through their food pantry and thrift store to supply their basic needs.