Jackie Robinson was, indeed, a hero. How many of us have what it takes to be the kind of hero that he was? by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF The world needs heroes. And few shine brighter than Jackie Robinson, whose number 42 will be worn today by every major leaguer in tribute of his breaking baseball’s color […]
by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF The week just past saw readers buzzing about electric lawn tools, a new tour focusing on the region’s enslaved resistance, a Spotsy Board member reprimanded, a teacher of the year at Riverbend, and a cease-and-desist issued to a controversial web site. Share FXBG Advance Number 5: Electric Power Tools and Mowers Make […]
Members share experience in the education sector, and will be involved in crafting a new strategic plan. by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Rappahannock Area YMCA has announced new members to its Board of Directors. Bound by their current and previous service in the education sector, the new board members are : The board is composed of […]
Demands include removal of “all defamatory publications you have authored, repeated, or otherwise disseminated in an online forum, including on social media or news sites.” by Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT A “cease and desist” letter went out in February to the anonymously-run website and Facebook page The Spotsy Wire, demanding that it stop making […]
The fire occurs just as Montpelier’s public archaeology expeditions are getting under way. Monday evening a fire broke out at James Madison’s Archaeology Lab at Montpelier in Orange County. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, but an investigation is underway. “The speed of first responders from five regions of Orange County demonstrated the […]
With a school system in crisis from more than a decade of underfunding, the Board of Supervisors took the low road Monday night and voted for willful ignorance. Appearing on the New Dominion Podcast recently, Dr. Janet Gullickson – President of Germanna Community College – chalked up her school’s success to one simple thing. “We don’t do […]
In Spotsylvania and Stafford counties, school facilities are underfunded, and the impacts include safety, academic performance, and community involvement. Addressing the problem requires a new way of thinking. by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF School facilities have become major issues in Fredericksburg city, as well as Spotsylvania and Stafford counties. This should be a surprise only to those […]
Today’s solar eclipse is a teachable moment about the marvels of science. Just don’t let the role of imagination get lost in the lesson. by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Today’s a day when Mother Nature and the beauty of science steal the show for school children and adults alike. At 3:19 this afternoon, millions will stop what […]
How well do you know the news in our region? This week, FXBG Advance launches a new Saturday feature – our weekly news quiz. See how well you understand the news that happened over the past week. All the answers are found in the news stories we published this past week. Did you miss one? […]
by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF The week just past saw readers wrestling with heating and cooling costs, a bruhaha over mail, Stafford maintenance getting a shot in the arm, King George shadowboxing with Amazon, and the Stafford Board of Supervisors stonewalling the School Board. Plus, an Easter surprise, data center surprises, and no surprises when it comes […]
