Stephen Lanier Johnson, 51, of Fredericksburg died Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital.

Two Marines who received the Medal of Honor for their selfless actions during the Vietnam War were honored Friday, as the newest enlisted barracks at The Basic School were dedicated in their memory.

TAMPA — Nicole Seabury is sweating over her wedding, though the big day is still three months away.

Without a doubt, the past two years have been the most challenging of my three decades —but also the most rewarding.

Denial particular for Hispanics

This and other animals are available for adoption at the Greater Fredericksburg Area ASPCA.

This and other animals are available for adoption at the Greater Fredericksburg Area ASPCA.

Joshua Gene Withrow of Stafford has recently been awarded a bachelor of arts degree from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the school’s commencement ceremonies May 9 and 10. 

A local author has been nominated for a sting of literary awards on the heels of her latest novel.

Births from Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge.

Area school news from around the county.

STAFFORD — Dr. Frank Withrow has a vision of the future for America’s school children that many have not thought of yet.

Henry H. Gandy, 78, of Fredericksburg, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. 

Graham Lee “Pete” Johnson, 65, of Stafford County died Monday, May 5, 2008 at his home.

Walter Garcia, 50, of Stafford County, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 following his battle with cancer.

Janet G. “Jan” Meyers, 59, of Stafford County, died Saturday, May 10, at her home.

Ruth Jackson Scott, 51, of Stafford, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. 

John James “J.J."Snyder Sr., 63, of Stafford died Monday, May 12, 2008 at his home.

William F. “Billy” Taylor, 63, of Hartwood, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Audrey S. “Tina” Wenzel, 67, of Fredericksburg, died Monday, May 5, 2008 at her home.

News from area schools

North Stafford senior ready for Carolina Crown

This and other animals are avialble for adoption at the Greater Fredericksburg ASPCA.

This animal and others are available for adoption at the Greater Fredericksburg SPCA.

Locals celebrate Mother’s Day

The old saying is at least partly right. It may not take a whole village to raise my son, but a lot of folks sure have a hand in his continued progress. In fact, it’s a good thing he’s so young, else he would be really confused by the whole deal.

I am a 1-year-old kitty that is very sweet and affectionate.

I am a cocker spaniel mix that wants nothing more than to curl up by your side. I

Catherine H. McMichael, 87, died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. 

Commander Christian Lincoln Hansen, 75, of Fredericksburg, died Friday, April 18, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.