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Stafford County Investigating Woof Houze Closure Over Silica Dust Exposure

Published March 12, 2025 at 8:50PM

[Photo: Woof Houze Facebook Page]

Woof Houze, a dog training and daycare facility in Stafford County, has closed its doors following concerns over silica dust exposure from a neighboring granite and stone business. The business owner, employees, and customers have raised alarms about health hazards, prompting the county to investigate.

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Stafford Homeowners Face Higher Taxes as Veteran Relief Costs Grow

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 10, 2025 at 3:00PM | Updated March 11, 2025 at 4:44PM

As Stafford County prepares its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, officials and citizens alike are raising concerns over the mounting financial burden of a state-mandated tax exemption for disabled veterans. The issue, discussed at the March 4, 2025, Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, has sparked debate over the program’s sustainability and impact on county taxpayers.

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Stafford County’s $1 Billion Budget Plan: Tax Hike, School Investments, and Growth Challenges

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 5, 2025 at 2:02PM

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Stafford County Administrator Bill Ashton presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget to the Board of Supervisors on March 4, 2025.

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Stafford County Board of Supervisors to Review FY2026 Budget Proposal, Approve Musselman Park Development

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 3, 2025 at 9:57PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will address two key issues at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 5 p.m.: unveiling the County Administrator’s proposed FY2026 budget and the first official step toward the development of Musselman Park.

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Stafford County School Board Approves $503M FY2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 26, 2025 at 2:06PM | Updated February 26, 2025 at 5:35PM

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

Published February 25, 2025 at 11:38AM

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

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What’s on the Agenda? Stafford Supervisors, School Board Meetings Set for Tuesday, February 25

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published February 24, 2025 at 2:00PM | Updated February 24, 2025 at 7:45PM

Stafford County’s Board of Supervisors and School Board will hold their respective meetings on Tuesday, February 25. Both meetings will be streamed live, with agendas available online.

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Today: Prince William County to Hold Virtual Meeting on Proposed FY2026 Budget

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 22, 2025 at 5:00AM

Prince William County residents are invited to participate in a virtual community meeting on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon to discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. Hosted by the Office of Management & Budget, the event allows the public to learn about the budget details and ask questions directly to county officials.

Residents must register in advance to attend. Upon approval, registrants will receive an invitation to the webinar.

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Gary Flip-Flops on Re-Election, Jumps Back In

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 21, 2025 at 10:50AM | Updated February 22, 2025 at 11:01AM

Less than two months after announcing she would not seek another term, Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary has reversed her decision. She will run for re-election as an independent candidate.

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New Stafford African American Heritage Trail Debuts, Celebrating Black History Month

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 21, 2025 at 5:30AM | Updated February 21, 2025 at 10:09PM

Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Boulevard in Stafford.

Stafford County is making history with the launch of the Stafford African American Heritage Trail, a new initiative designed to highlight the county’s rich African American history. The trail, developed in collaboration with the University of Mary Washington’s Department of Geography, local historians, and community members, officially debuts this week as part of Black History Month celebrations.

Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Deuntay Diggs, announced the trail’s opening at the board meeting on February 18, 2025. “This trail system is part of Discover Stafford’s commitment to sharing the complete story of the county’s history,” Diggs stated. “By walking this trail, residents and visitors can learn about the powerful contributions of African Americans to our community and honor their legacy.”