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April 09, 2008
Stafford man faces 22 charges in attempted carjacking
FREDERICKSBURG — A Stafford man has been arrested and faces 22 charges in an attempted carjacking that occurred Monday evening on River Road.
April 08, 2008
Police Briefs
FALMOUTH —The Handy Mart at 1001 Forbes St. was robbed at about 9 p.m. on April 4, according to information released by Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.
April 07, 2008
Virginia fugitive search ends in Texas
RICHMOND — The search for a southwest Virginia man accused of shooting a Virginia State Police trooper has come to an end.
April 03, 2008
Planning Commision OKs water protection plan
STAFFORD — The Stafford County Planning Commission on Tuesday night voted to recommend one of the strictest waterway protection ordinances in 20 years, aimed at developers building homes near the county’s waterways.
Boards eye budget gap
STAFFORD — Included in Tuesday’s regularly scheduled semimonthly board of supervisors meeting was a work session with the local school board over the proposed 2009 budget.
Local doctors discuss colon cancer awareness
FREDERICKSBURG — A colon cancer educational forum held late last month at Mary Washington Hospital helped inform people about the risks associated with the disease. Doctors who spoke at the seminar hoped it would be informative enough to help save lives.
Girl, 6, shines at D.C. benefit
Thousands of people came to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this past Saturday for the 2008 Epilepsy Foundation Walk.
County may limit residents in homes
STAFfORD — Following in the footsteps of other local jurisdictions, Stafford County has proposed limiting the number of people who can occupy a single home.
April 02, 2008
Hope Road resident urges road improvements
The latest in a string of accidents along that section of roadway happened the night of Feb.15, causing major personal injuries to the people inside the vehicle involved in the crash.
Report says Southeast does poorly in caring for children
States in the Southeast rank among the country’s worst on key indicators for children’s well-being.
March 31, 2008
New park a big hit with fans
WASHINGTON - Beth Strausser put down her blanket, looked out from her seat behind the left-field fence, let out a quick squeal and high-fived her friend, Ellen Kays.
Transportation fixes urged
TYSONS CORNER - Virginia's starts and stops as it tries and fails to fix its transportation problems has been a frustrating journey for the state's residents.Taking Va. Lottery private discussed
RICHMOND - The odds of winning the Virginia Lottery may be better than chances that the state turns it over to private business.March 28, 2008
Local police chief, Mexican consul questioned
WOODBRIDGE - More than 100 people attended a meeting with Prince William police Chief Charlie T. Deane and Enrique Escorza, the Mexican general consul in Washington, D.C., to have their questions answered about the police department's recently implemented illegal immigration enforcement plan.Arrest made in I-64 sniper shootings
CHARLOTTESVILLE - At least one person has been arrested in connection with the Interstate 64 shootings that injured two motorists yesterday morning, a police source told Media General News Service today.March 27, 2008
Teen gets 10 years for murder
STAFFORD - A Stafford teen was sentenced in Prince William Circuit Court late last week to 10 years in prison for a 2006 murder in the Manassas area.More than 30 arrested in raid
WOODBRIDGE - A little more than 30 Latin America nationals are undergoing removal proceedings following raids at two work sites in the Manassas area early Monday morning.Community School News
School newsPoll: Public wants park access
STAFFORD - The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Commission proposed an expansion in the operation of Aquia Landing at a meeting held March 20 at the Rowser complex.Panel approves road plan
STAFFORD - Despite public angst over the Secondary Road 6-Year Plan, the Stafford County Planning Commission voted March 19 to recommend an approval.Police Blotter
The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office from March 17-24Protest held at UMW
FREDERICKSBURG - A string of protesters lined the entrance to Dodd Auditorium on the University of Mary Washington campus March 20, as the school's Great Lives speaker series honored the late feminist Margaret Sanger.Rabies total highest in 25 years
STAFFORD - There were 730 cases of rabies reported to the Virginia Department of Health last year - the state's highest total in 25 years.Center admits more than 2,700 animals
WAYNESBORO - The Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro reports that it admitted 2,333 animals for treatment during the year 2007- a gradual decline since 2001, when it admitted a record 3,315 patients.Police search for man who eluded police
STAFFORD - Police are searching for a 26-year-old Stafford County man wanted on multiple charges including contributing to the delinquency of a minor, eluding a felony, reckless driving, obstruction of justice and driving without a license.March 26, 2008
No roads plan at this time, McDonnell says
RICHMOND - In his debut as the all-but-official Republican nominee for governor, Attorney General Bob McDonnell didn't use one of his lines: no new taxes.Virginia Tech families may sue the state
A state offer of $100,000 for each of the families of victims killed April 16 at Virginia Tech apparently has not impressed the families.March 24, 2008
Kaine: No settlement reached yet in Virginia Tech deaths
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Gov. Timothy M. Kaine wouldn't confirm reports today of a proposed settlement offer by the state to the families of students and faculty killed at Virginia Tech by a gunman last spring.March 21, 2008
