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Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 29

Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

Suspected drug dealer arrested in Stafford after smashing into police cruisers

A man who was already wanted on a drug distribution offense in Stafford picked up some new charges Wednesday after he smashed into several police cruisers while trying to avoid arrest, police said.

Fredericksburg speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jun. 28, 2024

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

MHAFred speaks out about men's mental health

In light of Men's Mental Health Month, MHAFred representatives discuss the stigma surrounding seeking treatment for one's mental health.

House hunting made easy: Annual housing expo returns

Faith Housing Coalition hosts its annual housing expo this weekend at James Monroe High School.

Three charged following wild series of events in England Run area of Stafford

Two people were arrested Tuesday following a wild series of incidents that began while Stafford Sheriff’s Office were in the England Run area seeking to arrest someone else, police said.

Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 28

Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

King George sex offender ordered to serve just over 15 years following child p*rn convictions

    A King George man who was already a registered sex offender when he was caught with hundreds of images of child p*rnography was sentenced to prison Thursday.

    Woman accused of chasing ex in Stafford parking lot while firing shots

      An Alexandria woman has been charged following a series of incidents early Sunday that police said included chasing a former boyfriend around a hotel parking lot while firing multiple shots.

      Stafford launches search for new school superintendent

        School Board hires search firm, will seek input from the community this summer.

        City approves Mary Washington Hospital expansion

          After changes to development plan and proffers, City Council unanimously says yes to project to expand campus.

          Fredericksburg area gets ready to light up for Fourth of July

            Places in the area where families can watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth with the community.

            Md. man dies in fatal single-vehicle crash Saturday in Caroline County

              Sgt. Jessica Shehan of the Virginia State Police said the crash occurred at 9:46 p.m. on northbound Interstate 95, about three miles south of Mudd Tavern Road.

              Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

              Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

              Spotsylvania driver who caused head-on collision while drunk sentenced

              A Spotsylvania man who injured three people in Stafford while fleeing from police last year was sentenced Tuesday.

              Spotsylvania man convicted of first-degree murder in 2023 slaying at Stafford townhouse complex

              A man who killed his marijuana dealer last year for reasons that remain unclear was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday in Stafford Circuit Court.

              Library director retiring, ready for new chapter

              Martha Hutzel has worked with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for 37 years and been its director since 2016.

              Health district offers testing Thursday, National HIV Testing Day

              Fredericksburg Health Department will do screenings for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

              Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 26

              Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

              Extremely drunk woman arrested after chasing woman around a parking lot with a knife, police say

              The victim said the suspect was waiting when she and a friend returned to Stafford from an outing in Fredericksburg.

              Trial underway for man charged in broad daylight slaying last year at Stafford townhouse complex

              James Allan Wright Jr., 43, of Spotsylvania is on trial this week on charges of first-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.

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              New superintendent of Spotsylvania County Public Schools named

              The Spotsylvania County School Board announced Clint M. Mitchell as the new superintendent of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

              Victims identified in two recent fatal crashes in Caroline, including one involving a pedestrian

              The victim in a single-vehicle fatality last week in Caroline County has been identified as a 22-year-old Spotsylvania man.

              Volunteers preparing for next month's Dressing Days

              Annual event will provide a new outfit, undergarments, toiletries and school supplies to about 1,200 local children.

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              Stafford facilities earn national recognition

              Stafford's two wastewater treatment facilities, Aquia and Little Falls Run, recognized for peak performance.

              Fredericksburg neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

              Read through the obituaries published today in Fredericksburg Free Lance Star.

              Man convicted of sexually assaulting a Stafford teen in 2017 ordered to serve nearly 2 years

              A man who joined in while his friend was having consensual sex with a Stafford teenager nearly seven years ago was ordered Friday to serve just under two years in prison.

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