The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 21-28:

A terrifying flock of tornadoes hit Virginia Monday, striking close to where a twister killed four people in the Tri-Cities area 14½ years ago. 

There is widespread damage and several people injured in Colonial Heights, and damage in Brunswick County and other parts of southeastern Virginia caused by what appear to be multiple tornadoes. 

FALMOUTH — A presentation by Stafford County officials on the redevelopment of Falmouth drew sharp criticism from residents who attended the public meeting, saying it would divide and destroy their neighborhood.

STAFFORD — Rising prices at the gas pump are leaving Stafford residents asking how much is too much when it comes to fuel cost.

Media General shareholders today elected three new directors nominated by a dissident hedge fund seeking changes at the media company.

More than 2,000 attend funeral for youth who battled cancer

STAFFORD — A Stafford-based organization, led by Judie Brown, is upset about recent comments made by an HBO talk show host about the Pope.

STAFFORD — Students from six area high schools competed last week in an event designed to test their skills behind the steering wheel.

Medicorp assigns group as Stafford Healthcare Center opening nears

When Hasan Zarif was sentenced to life in prison in 1973, he knew he had to turn his life around.

STAFFORD — Prince William County authorities have released the cause of death for a woman who was pronounced dead at Quantico Marine Corps base on New Year’s Day

STAFFORD — The Stafford County Parks and Recreation Commission discussed a plan April 17 to go into partnership with the Stafford Area Soccer Association regarding the operation of the county’s soccer fields.

STAFFORD — The City of Fredericksburg has passed the necessary ordinances that will make the dream of a major themed water park a reality.

STAFFORD — After hearing numerous citizens’ comments April 16, the Stafford County Planning Commission voted to approve a controversial recommendation to amend a zoning ordinance.

The Stafford County School Board agreed to postpone a decision on the 2009 budget reductions Tuesday night in response to public outcry based on what some say is a lack of a sufficient pay increase for Stafford County school staff, among other shortfalls. 

Fallen firefighter honored with 10K

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 14-21:

STAFFORD - A 1997 green Lincoln Mark VIII sedan was stolen from Auto Quest at 3341 Jefferson Davis Hwy., between April 19 and 21. 

STAFFORD - One suspect has been arrested and one is still at large in the case of 10 vandalized cars in the Austin Ridge subdivision April 2, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on Monday. 

BEREA — A man sought over a stabbing at a Holly Corner Road business turned himself into the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on Monday afternoon, reported the office’s Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on Monday

STAFFORD — Stafford County Crime Solvers is now offering a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest or indictment regarding vandalism in Stafford County.

STAFFORD — A Stafford man was indicted this week on charges stemming from a November fatal car accident in Manassas. 

STAFFORD — A 26-year-old fugitive who was on the run from authorities since March has been caught near the scene of the crime.

STAFFORD - The Virginia Department of Transportation has installed warning signage along portions of Hope Road, near the Courthouse area of Stafford County.

The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 7-13

FREDERICKSBURG — A memorial service will be held Friday in Fredericksburg for a fallen U.S. Airman who died in Iraq.

FALLS CHURCH — Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine came to Luther Jackson Middle School in Falls Church on Saturday and announced that he will call the General Assembly back in session to discuss transportation funding

Sheriff addresses group, points out problematic areas

STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday to keep a pay increase implemented last December, raising supervisors’ salaries from $20,000 to $25,000 per year.