News

Sitting six feet apart in an empty board chamber, Superintendent Scott Kizner and School Board Chair Holly Hazard broadcasted to a thousand concerned parents, students, staff, and community members viewing from a distance, behind the safety of their screens, about the impacts of the coronavirus on the Stafford County Public School System.

The large takeaway — nothing is certain.


Business

Restaurants and breweries across our region from Manassas to Fredericksburg have stepped up to the challenge to adapt to serving customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has banned all dining inside restaurants, and gatherings of more than 10 people anywhere in the state, in response to the CDC’s recommendations of social distancing in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, which requires people to stand at least six feet apart.


News

Daniel Clyde Thomas Sr., fondly known as Boone, passed away peacefully with his loving children on March 25, 2020. He was born on May 18, 1955 in Fredericksburg, Va. To the late Charles H. Thomas Sr. and Daisy B. Thomas. He is proceeded in death by not only his parents but his beautiful wife Shirley Mae Thomas, his brothers Charles Thomas, William Thomas and Robert Thomas also his grandson Daniel Cleveland Thomas.

Daniel was a humble, God…


Event

Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


News

Cleaning wipes, flushable wipes, paper towels, and rags are being found in sanitary sewers at an alarming rate, area officials tell Potomac Local News.

People are flushing down the toilet things like baby cleaning wipes, paper towels, tissues, dental floss, and tampons, and other sanitary products.


Obituaries

Francis “Frank” Lawshe of Nokesville VA, died on March 16 2020 at Lake Manassas Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville Va, due to terminal conditions of liver cancer and liver cirrhosis. He was 61 years old Frank was born in Colorado on April 7th 1958 to parents Maria and Norman Lawshe. Francis attended Fred Lynn Middle School […]