By Clay JonesPOLITICAL CARTOONIST The opinion piece “What Can Virginia Do with a $1.2 Billion Surplus?” resurrected debates about why Virginia has so large a surplus, and what we should do with. Clay Jones read it and put his own unique spin on the topic. Share Subscribed Submit a Letter to the Editor Local Obituaries To view […]
The North Anna Power Plant is doing away with sirens that alert people in the event of an emergency. In its place? Text-messaging alerts! Clay brings his distinctive sense of humor to this change. To purchase this cartoon, and more from Clay Jones, visit his website. Share Submit a Letter to the Editor Local Obituaries To view local […]
Clay Jones thought he saw Gary recently — fortunately he had his sketchpad in hand to capture the moment. Last week, Adele Uphaus gave residents an inside look at the very real trauma that occurs every week at eviction court. Today, Clay Jones turns his considerable talent to that article and puts a humorous spotlight […]
Clay Jones is back with a look at the next front in the war on books — King George County Here come the book banners again! This time they’re saving King George students from — cover your ears — READING!!!
… That sparked an idea in Jones’ mind about the best way to avoid derailments in the future. Editor’s Note: Last weekend’s derailment dominated the headlines here in Fredericksburg. The Advance has several other pieces in the works for the weeks ahead about this event. Clay Jones has been burning the midnight oil figuring out […]
Well, here we go again in Spotsylvania. by Clay JonesPOLITICAL CARTOONIST Editor’s Note: As we reported last week, the book banners are back in Spotsylvania. The article gained a lot of traction locally, and apparently was read as far afield as Oz. Clay Jones took notice. Want this cartoon, are other creations by Jones, to […]
Editor’s Note: This past week, the Advance reported on a plan by the Economic Development Authority in Fredericksburg to address homelessness. Clay Jones was paying attention and was struck by the request for $2 million in funds. He tackles that issue in his own, distinctive way. Want this cartoon, are other creations by Jones, to […]
Editor’s Note: Growth is a problem that communities want, but that it’s a desirable problem doesn’t mitigate the difficulties of dealing with needs like housing. The Mary’s Landing project has drawn considerable attention in Fredericksburg, and in the pages of the Advance (See here, here, here, here, and most recently, here.) Clay Jones brings his […]
Cellphone bans? Sure thing! See someone violating the policy? Ah, that get’s a little trickier. Clay is here to sort it all out. Editor’s Note: Smart phone bans are all the rage right now, with Fredericksburg, Caroline, and King George passing bans in recent weeks. But as we noted recently, bans alone aren’t the magic […]
Clay Jones play’s “Where’s pizza mouse” with readers this week, as he tackles Stafford’s seemingly endless thirst to pile still more traffic into one of its most-congested areas. The lengths that some of Stafford County’s staff are willing to go to ensure Buc-ee’s comes to town was explored in-depth by Adele Uphaus in her story […]
