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Firefighters Contain Mobile Home, Brush Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Firefighters found a single-wide mobile home fully engulfed in flames, with fire spreading to nearby wooded areas. Crews worked to contain the fire and brought the structure fire under control in less than 15 minutes, according to Stafford fire and rescue spokeswoman Katie Brady. The brush fire, which spread across one acre, was contained within 30 minutes, she added.

The mobile home was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Multiple passersby reported the fire. No residents were displaced, and no injuries were reported.

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Bystander Fatally Shot in Stafford County During Confrontation Involving Off-Duty Federal Agent

By Uriah Kiser
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a reckless driver and disturbance in the area at approximately 6:35 p.m. The incident began when an off-duty federal law enforcement officer confronted a motorcyclist reportedly driving recklessly on an off-road motorcycle. The motorcyclist initially left the scene but later returned with family members. Deputies stopped them in a white Lincoln near the intersection of North Jenny Lynn Road and Cross Cut Lane, where a confrontation ensued, about a mile from a Giant Food store at Town and Country Marketplace on White Oak Road.

Police said that three individuals—identified as Nicolas Vazquez, 20, Angel Vazquez, 21, and Xavier Vazquez, 46—began causing a disturbance with both the deputies and the off-duty agent, who lives in the neighborhood and was out walking his dog. As deputies attempted to control the situation, the encounter turned physical, Stafford County authorities said.

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Simply Perfect Stafford’s Premier Wedding Expo Set for March 8

By Uriah Kiser

Couples planning their big day will have a unique opportunity to explore premier wedding venues, meet top vendors, and gather inspiration at the first annual Simply Perfect Stafford’s Premier Wedding Expo on March 8, 2025. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Stafford from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering a showcase of Stafford County’s finest wedding resources.

Lisa Logan, Tourism Program Director for Stafford County, emphasized the importance of this expo in providing engaged couples with a one-stop shop for their wedding planning needs. “We are bringing together over 40 vendors offering everything from photography and catering to floral design and entertainment,” Logan said. “We’ll also have door prizes throughout the day and an opportunity for guests to learn more about the incredible venues Stafford County has to offer.”

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Stafford Pushes for Western Road Network as Tensions Rise Over Regional Bridge Plans

By Uriah Kiser
Interstate 95 over the Rappahannock River. [VDOT]

As Stafford County leaders push forward with plans for a Western Road Network to relieve congestion west of Interstate 95, tensions continue to rise over the future of a proposed Rappahannock River crossing.

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Stafford County School Board Approves $503M FY2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford County School Board members pose with division employees in honor of School Board Clerk Appreciation Week. [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools Facebook page]

In a unanimous vote, the Stafford County School Board approved a $503.1 million budget request for Fiscal Year 2026 following a lengthy discussion and public hearing that brought passionate testimony from teachers, parents, and community members.

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Stafford County Considers Stricter Zoning Regulations for Data Centers

By Uriah Kiser
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors is taking steps to change how data centers are permitted.

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Celebrate Art at Corgi Clay: ‘Seeing Red’ Exhibition Reception on March 1

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Stafford Schools Welcome New Leadership: Principals for New Schools and a Transportation Director

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Stafford County Public Schools are ushering in a new era of leadership, announcing the appointment of several new principals, including the founding principals of two new elementary schools.

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