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FREDERICKSBURG — FredNats Shut Out in 6-0 Loss to Charleston

By Potomac Local News
Photo: Fredericksburg Nationals

The Fredericksburg Nationals (9-9) were shut out for the first time this season, falling 6-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs (8-10) on Thursday at Virginia Credit Union Stadium. Charleston scored all six of its runs in the first two innings, capitalizing on six hits and three Fredericksburg errors.

FredNats starter Alexander Meckley was pulled in the third inning after walking three consecutive batters. Charleston’s Trevor Harrison held the FredNats scoreless over five innings, striking out seven. The FredNats loaded the bases in the second inning with no outs but failed to score and stranded 11 runners overall.

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Press Release

Stafford County: Utilities Launches Real-Time Water Outage Map

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County Utilities has introduced a new online tool to provide residents with real-time updates on water outages and repair work. The interactive map, available at utilities.staffordcountyva.gov/outage, shows active outages, affected areas, and repair status. The tool aims to enhance communication and transparency for the county’s more than 40,000 water customers.

The full press release:

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Breaking News

Vindman Campaign Spending Questioned as New District Office Opens

By Potomac Local News
Vindman [Photo: Alan Gloss]

U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman’s campaign spent nearly $39,000 at a Florida bookstore where his twin brother, Alexander Vindman, held book signings for his bestseller, according to a report by the New York Post. The expenses have raised questions about potential misuse of campaign funds. Read the full report.

The news comes the same week Vindman, a Democrat, opened a second congressional district office in Fredericksburg, where he pledged to fight “extreme policies” in Washington. Read more from Fredericksburg Free Press.

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Features

Karen Jonas Brings New Album ‘The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch’ to Sunken Well in Fredericksburg This Saturday

By Mike Salmon
The polka dot curtain and the calendar hark from an earlier time.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – On the album cover of Karen Jonas’ “The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch,” released in August 2024, Karen is depicted holding a drink and a bottle of liquor, sporting a neutral expression and a few tattoos here and there. Throw in a 1960s floor-model television set, an ashtray, a religious statue, and an electric guitar, and it all screams “kitsch,” from the day when it was hip to be kitsch.

Jonas and a photographer tossed around a couple of ideas before settling on the art for the cover. “We were thinking about it for a couple of months, it was fun,” she said.

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News

Why Stafford’s Tax Rate Is Rising While Prince William’s Falls

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Stafford County homeowners will see a higher real estate tax rate this year — $0.9236 per $100 of assessed value — as the Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget on April 15. Although the tax rate is three cents higher than last year, it remains two cents lower than the original proposal by the County Administrator.

By comparison, neighboring Prince William County, with four times Stafford’s population, lowered its real estate tax rate to $0.906 per $100. Despite the rate cut, higher home values in Prince William mean its homeowners will still pay more. The average tax bill in Prince William is $5,162, based on a typical home value of $569,772. In Stafford, the average homeowner will pay $4,069 on a home valued at $434,400.

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Press Release

Date Night Spotlight: Bistro L’Hermitage, Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Tucked away in a charming cottage near historic Occoquan, Bistro L’Hermitage offers an authentic French dining experience that transports guests straight to the heart of Provence. Its warm lighting, classic French bistro décor, and intimate atmosphere make it the perfect setting for a romantic evening or a special celebration.?

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Book Lovers Flock to Spring Book Sale Weekend at Chinn Park Library in Lake Ridge

By Potomac Local News

The annual sale, running from now through Saturday, April 26, 2025, features thousands of gently used books, DVDs, and more, all at bargain prices. Proceeds help support the library’s programming and resources.

On Thursday and Friday, April 24–25, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it is open to everyone. Shoppers can browse a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books, children’s titles, cookbooks, and more.

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Breaking News

BREAKING: False Lockdown Alarm at Osbourn High School in Manassas

By Potomac Local News
Osbourn High School. [Courtesy of Homes.com]

The Manassas City Police Department, which has a school resource officer (SRO) stationed at the school, confirmed that the alert was a false alarm caused by a technology error. Police say they were already on the scene when the alert was issued and remained in constant communication with school administrators throughout the incident.

Manassas City Public Schools also confirmed that the building was secured as a precaution and that the “all-clear” was issued by 9:13 a.m. Normal school operations have since resumed.

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