Hazel V. Pates, 81, of Woodbridge, Va., died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge.

Maria Blanca Vasquez Pesino, 41, Stafford, died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at her home

Willard B. “Bucky” Rogers, III, 55, of Spotsylvania, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

David C. Sloan, 89, of Fredericksburg died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Carriage Hill Nursing Center.

Frances J. Sullivan, 79, of Fredericksburg, died June 7, 2008 at Golden Living Nursing Home.

STAFFORD — It’s that time of the year again when dads across the area are honored on their very special day —  Father’s Day.

Elizabeth Brown of Stafford was placed on the President’s List at Germanna Community College.

STAFFORD —  Caitlin Proctor said she hopes her fellow classmates will remember the good times they all shared together when they graduate on Saturday.

STAFFORD — Members of local law enforcement made their way along local roads to support children and their dreams last week. The Special Olympics helped make that happen.

STAFFORD — It was all smiles and celebration June 6 as the long-awaited reopening of The Globe & Laurel restaurant entertained hundreds.

FREDERICKSBURG — Answering the spiritual needs of early Italian and Irish railroad workers in the area, Jesuit priests began arriving from Northern Virginia to minister to them in the late 1850s

REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT — Getting to the airport at an ungodly hour is good for one thing.  At least I’m no longer worried about leaving my family at home while on a weekend business trip because, well, my induced zombie-like trance won’t allow it.

STAFFORD — A local man has decided to help victims still struggling from the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane season.

In raising 10 children and 17 foster children, Rose Rock has learned a few things about parenting, including the importance of rules.

The following were issued concealed weapon permits by the Stafford County Circuit Court in March:

The following were granted divorces by the Stafford County Circuit Court in March:

The following couples were married in the month of March, according to records filed in Stafford Court:

By the time parents notice that their son is entering puberty, he may already have been struggling with physical and emotional issues related to his changing body.

Walter “Bo” Francis Bojonny, 80, of Stafford County died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.

Mabel Ruth “Judy” Branham, 61, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, from pancreatic and liver cancer at her residence.

Cosme Ronald Yeung, 77, of Aruba, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg.  He was preceded in death by this wife, Cijnthia Louvena Yeung.

Hi! I’m a 5-year-old hound mix with a very sweet, loving disposition.

I am a 1-year-old black tabby kitty who likes to play and snuggle.

Whiskey, an 8-month-old male Lab mix, is black in color and should be a great companion for adults and older children.

Baby is an energetic female shepherd/rottie mix.

Pumpkin, about one year old, is an orange and white spayed female that is declawed.

Army Reserve Pvt. Johnathan G. McCall has graduated from Basic Combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

The Northern Virginia chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League seeks to help Great Danes find the loving homes they so richly deserve.

If your home is your castle, where better to hold a fairy tale wedding?

The Ferry Farm Reading Center awarded 125 students who had read 10 books of Virginia Reader’s Choice to an ice cream party June 2 in the school cafeteria.