Local News for Stafford County Sun http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/ en Stafford County Sun Copyright 2008 2008-05-16T15:29:00-05:00 Stafford under storm warning http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/stafford_under_storm_warning/15645/ Heavy rain and thunder storms expected.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 15:29:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/stafford_under_storm_warning/15645/#When:19:29:00Z Video: Tornado contractor told to leave http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/tornado_contractor_told_to_leave/15642/ As the cleanup and recover efforts continue, one man is saying that he has been told by Sheriff’s Deputies to stay out of the England Run neighborhood of Stafford County.

]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 14:23:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/tornado_contractor_told_to_leave/15642/#When:18:23:00Z Flood watch in effect for Stafford http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/flood_watch_in_effect_for_stafford/15584/ If you live in a flood-prone area, be prepared to take action as storms move into the Northern Virginia area, warns the National Weather Service.

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 15:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/flood_watch_in_effect_for_stafford/15584/#When:19:03:00Z Area flooding refills local reservior http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/area_flooding_refills_local_reservior/15533/ Local officials say reservoir is “completely full,” barring any need for new water restrictions. 

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 19:24:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/area_flooding_refills_local_reservior/15533/#When:23:24:00Z Airport not immune to tornado’s damage http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/airport_not_immune_to_tornados_damage/15532/ STAFFORD — Not even the Stafford Regional Airport was immune to the effects of last week’s damaging tornado.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 19:23:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/airport_not_immune_to_tornados_damage/15532/#When:23:23:00Z Canadian man arrested for child porn http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/canadian_man_arrested_for_child_porn/15531/ STAFFORD — Richard John Doucet, of LaSalle, Quebec, Canada, has been charged with one count of attempted indecent liberties, one count of the use of an electronic communications device to solicit a juvenile and two counts of distribution of child pornography, reported the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office in a press release Monday. 

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 19:14:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/canadian_man_arrested_for_child_porn/15531/#When:23:14:00Z Board meets about twister http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/board_meets_about_twister/15529/ STAFFORD -— The Stafford County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting Monday evening to ratify an Emergency Declaration. It was passed unanimously. 

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 19:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/board_meets_about_twister/15529/#When:23:03:00Z Mother Nature adds insult to injury http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/mother_nature_adds_insult_to_injury/15520/ BEREA — Rumbling thunder and torrential rain pounded tornado-damaged homes and buildings Sunday night in the southern portion of Stafford County.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 18:43:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/mother_nature_adds_insult_to_injury/15520/#When:22:43:00Z Local official: Va. needs to fix roads http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/local_official_va_needs_to_fix_roads/15515/ STAFFORD — State and local government officials met at the Stafford County Administration Center on May 8 to discuss solutions to the area’s traffic problems.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 18:23:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/local_official_va_needs_to_fix_roads/15515/#When:22:23:00Z Police briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs3/15514/ STAFFORD — With the help of a K-9 deputy, a wanted man was arrested by Stafford deputies May 2, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on May 8.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 18:18:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs3/15514/#When:22:18:00Z Police blotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter4/15513/ The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from May 5-12:

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 18:12:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter4/15513/#When:22:12:00Z School board OKs budget http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/school_board_oks_budget/15512/ STAFFORD — Budget reduction concerns continued to plague the Stafford County School Board on Tuesday night as it approved the 2009 fiscal year budget.
Several representatives from the Stafford Education Association spoke during the citizen comments section of the meeting to voice concerns about pay for Stafford teachers and the possible consequences.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 18:06:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/school_board_oks_budget/15512/#When:22:06:00Z Sheriff’s office pays tribute to its own http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/sheriffs_office_pays_tribute_to_its_own/15510/ STAFFORD — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office honored its fallen, and 53 other employees that were recognized for their outstanding achievements, at Stafford High School on May 8.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 17:45:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/sheriffs_office_pays_tribute_to_its_own/15510/#When:21:45:00Z Fire-rescue volunteers say they’re overlooked http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/fire_rescue_volunteers_say_theyre_overlooked/15506/ STAFFORD — Nearly 100 Stafford volunteer firefighters from across the county came to a town hall meeting Monday night to fight for their identities, a retirement system and voice their concerns about the future of their department, which they say has forgotten them.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 17:18:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/fire_rescue_volunteers_say_theyre_overlooked/15506/#When:21:18:00Z Expansion of 610 on time http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/expansion_of_610_on_time/15504/ Timeline’s on track, but business owner says road work has taken too long

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 16:52:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/expansion_of_610_on_time/15504/#When:20:52:00Z Slideshow: Tornado hits south Stafford http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/slideshow_tornado_hits_south_stafford/15381/ Photos of the tornado’s aftermath.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2008 15:04:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/slideshow_tornado_hits_south_stafford/15381/#When:19:04:00Z Welcome Home: Combat team returns from Kuwait http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/welcome_home_combat_team_returns_from_kuwait/15338/ FREDERICKSBURG — Spc. Jeremy Zirk couldn’t stop looking at his 10-month old daughter when he arrived last week.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 18:57:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/welcome_home_combat_team_returns_from_kuwait/15338/#When:22:57:00Z Cornerstone Baptist Church picks up the pieces http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/cornerstone_baptist_church_picks_up_the_pieces/15336/ BEREA — A twirling 120 mph wind whistled through Cornerstone Baptist Church on May 8 shortly before 11 p.m. 

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 16:37:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/cornerstone_baptist_church_picks_up_the_pieces/15336/#When:20:37:00Z U.S. 1 to reopen at Aquia http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/us_1_to_reopen_at_aquia/15319/ NORTH STAFFORD — U.S. 1 at Aquia will reopen to limited traffic this afternoon, giving another option for commuters who have struggled with closed and flooded roads since Sunday night. 

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 14:10:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/us_1_to_reopen_at_aquia/15319/#When:18:10:00Z Area roadways flooded http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/area_roadways_flooded/15298/ STAFFORD—Portions of U.S. 1 at the Stafford-Prince William County line were under water Sunday night, with traffic being turned around near the Boswell’s Corner area of Stafford County. 

]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 23:08:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/area_roadways_flooded/15298/#When:03:08:00Z Water main break disrupt service to utilities customers http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/water_main_break_disrupt_service_to_utilities_customers/15263/ STAFFORD — A water main break above the Claiborne Run Creek may disrupt water service to Stafford utilities customers who live in the Chatham Heights area of Stafford County, according to a county press release.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 00:10:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/water_main_break_disrupt_service_to_utilities_customers/15263/#When:04:10:00Z Wittman visits tornado site http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/wittman_visits_tornado_site/15262/ BEREA — U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman, R-1st District, toured the site of the devastation from Thursday’s tornado in the England Run North subdivision on Saturday in Stafford County.

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 22:48:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/wittman_visits_tornado_site/15262/#When:02:48:00Z Tornado Recovery Numbers http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/tornado_recovery_numbers/15254/ Thursday’s tornado affected numerous south Stafford families. The following phone numbers are agencies available to help them, and anyone needing information regarding the local disaster:

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 22:24:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/tornado_recovery_numbers/15254/#When:02:24:00Z Service center opens to assist residents affected by tornado http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/service_center_opens_to_assist_residents_affected_by_tornado1/15253/ BEREA — The England Run North Storm Response Service Center opened at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Berea Fire & Rescue Station. 

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 21:55:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/service_center_opens_to_assist_residents_affected_by_tornado1/15253/#When:01:55:00Z Residents escape tornado; pets take shelter too http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/storm_victims_remain_displaced/15225/ The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado did touch down in the England Run area of south Stafford on Thursday night, according to Mark Stone, with Stafford County Fire and Rescue. 

]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 15:35:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/storm_victims_remain_displaced/15225/#When:19:35:01Z South Stafford recovering from tornado http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/possible_tornado_damages_homes/15185/ Slideshow

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]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 04:48:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/possible_tornado_damages_homes/15185/#When:08:48:00Z Spotsylvania drops charges in trash feud http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/spotsylvania_drops_charges_in_trash_feud/15098/ STAFFORD — An escalating feud between two rival garbage disposal companies — Stafford-based Shifflett’s Trash Service and Davis Disposal of
Spotsylvania — has frustrated local officials, prompting them to drop all charges in the arrest of a trash company employee.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 18:16:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/spotsylvania_drops_charges_in_trash_feud/15098/#When:22:16:00Z Board defers decision on Teen Challenge http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/board_defers_decision_on_teen_challenge/15097/ Proposed alcohol-drug recovery center in Hartwood has some residents on edge; others back program

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 18:14:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/board_defers_decision_on_teen_challenge/15097/#When:22:14:01Z Bolling attends National Day of Prayer event http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/bolling_attends_national_day_of_prayer_event/15096/ STAFFORD — Lieutenant Gov. Bill Bolling addressed a group at a National Day of Prayer breakfast held at Regester United Methodist Church on May 1.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 18:11:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/bolling_attends_national_day_of_prayer_event/15096/#When:22:11:00Z Police briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs2/15092/ STAFFORD — Four local males were arrested following a robbery near Village Parkway on April 29, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on May 1. 

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 18:02:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs2/15092/#When:22:02:00Z Police blotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter3/15087/ The following is taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 28-May 5:

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 17:37:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter3/15087/#When:21:37:00Z Group talks parks and rec http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/group_talks_parks_and_rec/15085/ STAFFORD — Discussion on a possible bond referendum concerning parks and recreation was held in the Stafford County Administration Center on May 2.

]]> Wed, 07 May 2008 17:31:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/group_talks_parks_and_rec/15085/#When:21:31:00Z Murder victims’ neighbors shocked http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/murder_victims_neighbors_shocked/15047/ STAFFORD — The woman who was sexually involved with a man who shot his two children, their mother and then himself was shocked when told of the incident by the media Tuesday afternoon. 

]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 23:17:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/murder_victims_neighbors_shocked/15047/#When:03:17:00Z Four dead in Falmouth murder-suicide http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/4_found_shot_to_death_at_stafford_county_mobile_home_park/15016/ FALMOUTH — A quiet trailer park on U.S. 1 became the scene of a murder investigation Monday night when Stafford County Sheriff’s Office deputies found four people dead, including two small children.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 09:30:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/4_found_shot_to_death_at_stafford_county_mobile_home_park/15016/#When:13:30:00Z Surrender? Not for The Globe & Laurel http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/surrender_not_for_the_globe_laurel/14959/ Because of the old Marine whose feisty spirit imbues the Globe and Laurel, the local landmark will live on.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 00:08:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/surrender_not_for_the_globe_laurel/14959/#When:04:08:00Z Trash companies in feud http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/trash_companies_in_feud/14812/ STAFFORD — An escalating feud between two rival garbage disposal companies — Stafford-based Shifflett’s Trash Service and Davis Disposal of Spotsylvania — has resulted in one man being arrested, and another left hoping someone does not get killed in an escalating dispute.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 19:12:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/trash_companies_in_feud/14812/#When:23:12:00Z Secondary road proposals to garner further discussion http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/secondary_road_proposals_to_garner_further_discussion/14805/ STAFFORD — At the April 15 meeting of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, the Secondary Six-Year Improvement Program — a six-year plan for secondary road improvements in Stafford County — was presented by Transportation Administrator Fulton deLamorton. 

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 18:51:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/secondary_road_proposals_to_garner_further_discussion/14805/#When:22:51:00Z Target may offer parking lot http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/target_may_offer_parking_lot/14801/ NORTH STAFFORD — A major retail store in the area says it wants to help relieve some of the commuter-parking burden in Stafford County.
Bill Dawson, Target store manager at Stafford Marketplace, said the store has an open parking lot on the side of its building that is rarely used, and would be an ideal commuter parking area. 

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 18:38:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/target_may_offer_parking_lot/14801/#When:22:38:00Z Harbour holds town meeting http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/harbour_holds_town_meeting/14799/ AQUIA — A contentious, two-hour town hall meeting in Aquia Harbour drew more than 100 residents Sunday afternoon and produced no agreement on three financial topics of prime concern to this private 2,500-home community.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 18:23:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/harbour_holds_town_meeting/14799/#When:22:23:00Z Kaine visits Crow’s Nest http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/kaine_visits_crows_nest/14798/ Officials celebrate 1,770 acres becoming a natural area preserve.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 18:07:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/kaine_visits_crows_nest/14798/#When:22:07:00Z Man gets 55 years in prison http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/man_gets_55_years_in_prison/14790/ STAFFORD — Christopher Nadeau, 20, was in court Tuesday on first-degree murder conviction and related child-abuse charges, and was sentenced to 55 years in prison. 

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 17:18:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/man_gets_55_years_in_prison/14790/#When:21:18:00Z Kaine hails Stafford’s purchase of nature area http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/kaine_hails_staffords_purchase_of_nature_area/14775/ Governor Timothy M. Kaine today hailed Stafford County’s recent acquisition of 1,770 acres of waterfront property known as Crow’s Nest.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/kaine_hails_staffords_purchase_of_nature_area/14775/#When:17:07:01Z Community briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/community_briefs/14760/ A brief look at what is happeing in the communty.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 10:26:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/community_briefs/14760/#When:14:26:00Z Police briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs1/14759/ BEREA — Two motorcycles were stolen from the Biohazard Custom Motorcycle Shop on Commerce Parkway between April 27-28, reported Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Bill Kennedy on Tuesday. 

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 10:22:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs1/14759/#When:14:22:00Z Police blotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter2/14758/ The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 21-28:

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 10:03:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter2/14758/#When:14:03:01Z Proposed Falmouth interchange draws fire http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/proposed_falmouth_interchange_draws_fire/14588/ 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.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:47:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/proposed_falmouth_interchange_draws_fire/14588/#When:17:47:00Z Soaring gas prices put a strain on travelers http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/soaring_gas_prices_put_a_strain_on_travelers/14482/ STAFFORD — Rising prices at the gas pump are leaving Stafford residents asking how much is too much when it comes to fuel cost.

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:46:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/soaring_gas_prices_put_a_strain_on_travelers/14482/#When:20:46:01Z Media General shareholders elect new directors http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/media_general_shareholders_elect_new_directors/14414/ Media General shareholders today elected three new directors nominated by a dissident hedge fund seeking changes at the media company.

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:52:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/media_general_shareholders_elect_new_directors/14414/#When:18:52:00Z Teen mourned, celebrated http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/teen_mourned_celebrated/14399/ More than 2,000 attend funeral for youth who battled cancer

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:49:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/teen_mourned_celebrated/14399/#When:17:49:01Z Driving rodeo teaches safety skills http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/driving_rodeo_teaches_safety_skills/14348/ STAFFORD — Students from six area high schools competed last week in an event designed to test their skills behind the steering wheel.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:27:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/driving_rodeo_teaches_safety_skills/14348/#When:23:27:00Z Panel to probe health concerns http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/panel_to_probe_health_concerns/14347/ Medicorp assigns group as Stafford Healthcare Center opening nears

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:22:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/panel_to_probe_health_concerns/14347/#When:23:22:00Z Ethanol poisoning ruled as cause of death http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/ethanol_poisoning_ruled_as_cause_of_death/14341/ 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

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:02:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/ethanol_poisoning_ruled_as_cause_of_death/14341/#When:23:02:00Z Parks, soccer partnership discussed http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/parks_soccer_partnership_discussed/14340/ 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.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:01:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/parks_soccer_partnership_discussed/14340/#When:23:01:00Z City approves water-park package http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/city_approves_water_park_package/14339/ STAFFORD — The City of Fredericksburg has passed the necessary ordinances that will make the dream of a major themed water park a reality.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:59:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/city_approves_water_park_package/14339/#When:22:59:01Z Commission approves recommendation amid controversy http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/commission_approves_recommendation_amid_controversy/14337/ STAFFORD — After hearing numerous citizens’ comments April 16, the Stafford County Planning Commission voted to approve a controversial recommendation to amend a zoning ordinance.

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:52:02 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/commission_approves_recommendation_amid_controversy/14337/#When:22:52:02Z School board postpones decision on budget reductions http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/education/article/school_board_postpones_decision_on_budget_reductions/14332/ 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. 

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:40:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/education/article/school_board_postpones_decision_on_budget_reductions/14332/#When:22:40:00Z Walk draws at least 500 http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/walk_draws_at_least_500/14329/ Fallen firefighter honored with 10K

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:07:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/walk_draws_at_least_500/14329/#When:22:07:00Z Police blotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/police_blotter1/14313/ The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 14-21:

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:17:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/police_blotter1/14313/#When:21:17:00Z Dealer: Car stolen from AutoQuest http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/dealer_car_stolen_from_autoquest/14311/ STAFFORD - A 1997 green Lincoln Mark VIII sedan was stolen from Auto Quest at 3341 Jefferson Davis Hwy., between April 19 and 21. 

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:14:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/dealer_car_stolen_from_autoquest/14311/#When:21:14:00Z One arrested, one at large in vandalisms http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/one_arrested_one_at_large_in_vandalisms/14310/ 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. 

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:05:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/one_arrested_one_at_large_in_vandalisms/14310/#When:21:05:00Z Man turns himself in after stabbing http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/man_turns_himself_in_after_stabbing/14308/ 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

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:43:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/man_turns_himself_in_after_stabbing/14308/#When:20:43:00Z Police seek help with garbage vandalism, robbery case http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_request_help_on_garbage_vandalism_robbery/14096/ 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.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:39:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_request_help_on_garbage_vandalism_robbery/14096/#When:22:39:00Z Stafford man indicted in fatal accident http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/stafford_man_indicted_in_fatal_accident/13993/ STAFFORD — A Stafford man was indicted this week on charges stemming from a November fatal car accident in Manassas. 

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:05:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/stafford_man_indicted_in_fatal_accident/13993/#When:18:05:00Z Fugitive caught after four-week run http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/fugitive_caught_after_four_week_run/13992/ STAFFORD — A 26-year-old fugitive who was on the run from authorities since March has been caught near the scene of the crime.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:57:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/fugitive_caught_after_four_week_run/13992/#When:17:57:00Z Hope Road improved http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/hope_road_improved/13986/ STAFFORD - The Virginia Department of Transportation has installed warning signage along portions of Hope Road, near the Courthouse area of Stafford County.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:25:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/hope_road_improved/13986/#When:17:25:00Z Police Blotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter/13984/ The following was taken from calls to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office from April 7-13

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:23:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter/13984/#When:17:23:00Z Air Force man tied to area dies in Iraq http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/air_force_man_tied_to_area_dies_in_iraq/13982/ FREDERICKSBURG — A memorial service will be held Friday in Fredericksburg for a fallen U.S. Airman who died in Iraq.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:11:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/air_force_man_tied_to_area_dies_in_iraq/13982/#When:17:11:00Z Panel focuses on road safety http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/panel_focuses_on_road_safety/13977/ Sheriff addresses group, points out problematic areas

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:46:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/panel_focuses_on_road_safety/13977/#When:16:46:00Z Supervisors: Yes to own raises http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/supervisors_yes_to_own_raises/13976/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:43:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/supervisors_yes_to_own_raises/13976/#When:16:43:00Z Board probes budget http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_probes_budget/13975/ STAFFORD — County Administrator Anthony Romanello outlined his plan Tuesday to recoup $9.2 million as a result of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors’ decision to advertise a real-estate tax rate of 84 cents

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:32:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/board_probes_budget/13975/#When:16:32:00Z Blacksburg to quietly mark April 16 http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/blacksburg_to_quietly_mark_april_16/13856/ On April 16, Tommy McDearis was one of the first people at the hospital bedside of Emily Hilscher. Hilscher, whom Seung-Hui Cho shot in her dorm room that morning, was the first of Cho’s victims at Virginia Tech that day. 

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:31:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/blacksburg_to_quietly_mark_april_16/13856/#When:02:31:00Z Germanna inaugurates new president http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/education/article/germanna_inaugurates_new_president/13799/ STAFFORD — Germanna Community College inducted its fifth president in the college’s 38-year history April 4.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:01:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/education/article/germanna_inaugurates_new_president/13799/#When:01:01:00Z Man arrested for first-degree murder http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/man_arrested_for_first_degree_murder/13798/ STAFFORD — Stafford authorities have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man for the murder of a Stafford County man.

]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:52:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/man_arrested_for_first_degree_murder/13798/#When:00:52:01Z Teen loses battle to cancer http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/teen_loses_battle_to_cancer/13528/ STAFFORD — A North Stafford High School graduate has lost his battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on Monday, and has died at the age of 18.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:21:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/teen_loses_battle_to_cancer/13528/#When:21:21:00Z Trash trucks vandalized http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/trash_trucks_vandalized/13514/ Ten trash trucks belonging to Shifflett’s Trash Service were vandalized late last week, prompting Stafford County investigators to search for the perpetrator.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:36:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/trash_trucks_vandalized/13514/#When:20:36:00Z Power line will go underground http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/power_line_will_go_underground/13511/ AQUIA — Aquia Harbour residents and Republican activists are celebrating a state agency’s approval in burying a proposed 230-kilovolt-transmission line that will run through the northern section of the county.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:19:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/power_line_will_go_underground/13511/#When:20:19:00Z Parties discuss Aquia Creek http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/parties_discuss_aquia_creek/13510/ Agreement could be used to pay for dredging

AQUIA — Aquia Harbour officials and Augustine Homes are in the process of discussing a financial agreement that would address the clay, silt and sediment deposits that have built up over time and clogged Aquia Creek.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:10:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/parties_discuss_aquia_creek/13510/#When:20:10:00Z Stafford man faces 22 charges in attempted carjacking http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/stafford_man_faces_22_charges_in_attempted_carjacking/13509/ FREDERICKSBURG — A Stafford man has been arrested and faces 22 charges in an attempted carjacking that occurred Monday evening on River Road.

]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:58:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/stafford_man_faces_22_charges_in_attempted_carjacking/13509/#When:19:58:00Z Police Briefs http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs/9034/ 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. 

]]> Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:25:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_briefs/9034/#When:21:25:00Z Virginia fugitive search ends in Texas http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/virginia_fugitive_search_ends_in_texas/7245/ RICHMOND — The search for a southwest Virginia man accused of shooting a Virginia State Police trooper has come to an end. 

]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:41:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/virginia_fugitive_search_ends_in_texas/7245/#When:17:41:00Z Planning Commision OKs water protection plan http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/planning_commision_oks_water_protection_plan/7161/ 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.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:49:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/planning_commision_oks_water_protection_plan/7161/#When:21:49:00Z Boards eye budget gap http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/boards_eye_budget_gap/7094/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:11:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/boards_eye_budget_gap/7094/#When:16:11:00Z Local doctors discuss colon cancer awareness http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/local_doctors_discuss_colon_cancer_awareness/7078/ 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. 

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/local_doctors_discuss_colon_cancer_awareness/7078/#When:16:00:00Z Girl, 6, shines at D.C. benefit http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/girl_6_shines_at_dc_benefit/7073/ Thousands of people came to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this past Saturday for the 2008 Epilepsy Foundation Walk. 

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:57:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/girl_6_shines_at_dc_benefit/7073/#When:15:57:00Z County may limit residents in homes http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/county_may_limit_residents_in_homes/7018/ STAFfORD — Following in the footsteps of other local jurisdictions, Stafford County has proposed limiting the number of people who can occupy a single home.

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:30:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/county_may_limit_residents_in_homes/7018/#When:13:30:00Z Hope Road resident urges road improvements http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/hope_road_resident_urges_road_improvements/6978/ 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.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:13:01 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/hope_road_resident_urges_road_improvements/6978/#When:21:13:01Z Report says Southeast does poorly in caring for children http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/report_says_southeast_does_poorly_in_caring_for_children/6970/ States in the Southeast rank among the country’s worst on key indicators for children’s well-being.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:02:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/report_says_southeast_does_poorly_in_caring_for_children/6970/#When:17:02:00Z New park a big hit with fans http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/new_park_a_big_hit_with_fans_03_31_08_scs/6924/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/new_park_a_big_hit_with_fans_03_31_08_scs/6924/#When:15:03:00Z Transportation fixes urged http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/transportation_fixes_urged__03_31_08_scs/6923/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:03:23 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/transportation_fixes_urged__03_31_08_scs/6923/#When:14:03:23Z Taking Va. Lottery private discussed http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/taking_va_lottery_private_discussed_03_31_08_scs/6922/ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:03:05 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/taking_va_lottery_private_discussed_03_31_08_scs/6922/#When:13:03:05Z Local police chief, Mexican consul questioned http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/local_police_chief_mexican_consul_questioned_03_28_08_scs/6921/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:03:22 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/local_police_chief_mexican_consul_questioned_03_28_08_scs/6921/#When:14:03:22Z Arrest made in I-64 sniper shootings http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/arrest_made_in_i_64_sniper_shootings_03_28_08_scs/6920/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/arrest_made_in_i_64_sniper_shootings_03_28_08_scs/6920/#When:14:03:00Z Teen gets 10 years for murder http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/teen_gets_10_years_03_27_08_scs/6918/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/teen_gets_10_years_03_27_08_scs/6918/#When:18:03:00Z More than 30 arrested in raid http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/more_than_30_arrested_in_raid_03_27_08_scs/6919/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/more_than_30_arrested_in_raid_03_27_08_scs/6919/#When:18:03:00Z Community School News http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/community_school_news_03_27_08_scs/6917/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/community_school_news_03_27_08_scs/6917/#When:17:03:00Z Poll: Public wants park access http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/poll_public_wants_park_access_03_27_08_scs/6911/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:03:42 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/poll_public_wants_park_access_03_27_08_scs/6911/#When:16:03:42Z Panel approves road plan http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/panel_approves_road_plan_03_27_08_scs/6912/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:03:19 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/panel_approves_road_plan_03_27_08_scs/6912/#When:16:03:19Z Police Blotter http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter_03_27_08_scs/6910/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/crime/article/police_blotter_03_27_08_scs/6910/#When:16:03:00Z Protest held at UMW http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/protest_held_at_umw_03_27_08_scs/6907/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:03:23 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/protest_held_at_umw_03_27_08_scs/6907/#When:15:03:23Z Rabies total highest in 25 years http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/rabies_total_highest_in_25_years__03_27_08_scs/6908/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:03:15 EDT http://www.staffordcountysun.com/scs/news/local/article/rabies_total_highest_in_25_years__03_27_08_scs/6908/#When:15:03:15Z