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 […]
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 […]
Battery-powered lawn equipment is here, and the prices are falling. Given the emissions of two-cycle engines, it’s a good time to switch to battery power. According to the Environment Protection Agency, gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment produces up to 5% of the nation’s air pollution. Among these tools’ emissions are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, […]
by Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT There’s an opportunity on Thursday to attend not one, but two free lectures on Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette—better known as the Marquis de Lafayette or, as he would prefer to be called, General Lafayette. On Thursday morning at 10 a.m., Craig Vasey will […]
The first RPDC to be audited, the Richmond facility’s issues led to additional labor and transportation costs totaling over $8 million in questioned costs. by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Virginia’s Senate and House representatives set aside their policy disputes to issue a statement on Monday about the recently completed audit of the Richmond, Virginia, Regional Processing and […]
The city schools’ budget, and a city council budget hearing, will explore funding gaps and increases in taxes, rates, and fees. by Martin DavisEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Both the Fredericksburg City Council and the Fredericksburg School Board have critical meetings on the horizon this month. This evening at 6:00 PM at the Walker-Grant Center, the School Board and […]
Heat pumps use a lot of energy, but they’re also one of the most-efficient heating cooling systems available for your home. Knowing a few terms and questions can reduce energy use and save money. Here in central Virginia, the most efficient way to heat and cool your home is with a heat pump. But which […]
This evening, the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic issued a press release in the wake of Friday’s announcement from Mary Washington Healthcare that discussions between the two healthcare providers had broken down. The Moss Free Clinic focused not on the breakdown in talks, but on the Clinic’s future. “The Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic proudly […]
By ADELE UPHAUSMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT Giant Food has partnered with two local organizations in recent weeks in efforts to alleviate food insecurity in the Fredericksburg region. Government students at Stafford High School used a $17,000 grant from Giant’s “Nourishing Our Youth” round-up program to prepare 385 meal kits for students for whom spring break […]
by Adele UphausMANAGING EDITOR AND CORRESPONDENT Talks between Mary Washington Healthcare and the Moss Free Clinic regarding the future of the clinic “have reached an impasse and will not continue,” the healthcare system said in a statement this afternoon. “MWHC honors the Moss Clinic’s decision to remain independent and plans to continue to support the […]
