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Stafford Supervisors Eye High-End Grocer, School Loan Savings and New River Bridge at Tuesday Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors could clear the way for a new upscale grocery store in North Stafford, lock in cheaper borrowing for a middle school rebuild, and throw its weight behind a federal grant for a long-awaited river crossing when it meets today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

The 5 p.m. meeting at the George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center (1300 Courthouse Road) features public hearings and votes on three marquee items, plus a briefing on the 2026 property reassessment amid double-digit value jumps.

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Chicken Tender: Spirited Mixed Breed Dog Available at Stafford County Animal Shelter

By Mauriah Church-Barbour
Chicken Tender [Submitted Photo].

Looking for a pint-sized powerhouse with a big personality? Chicken Tender is an adorable adult female mixed breed (likely with some Pit Bull Terrier vibes) currently available for adoption at the Stafford County Animal Shelter in Stafford, VA.

This little spirit may come on a bit intense at first—blame the kennel excitement!—but she warms up quickly and shows her sweet, playful side. She’s tested well with other dogs (especially higher-energy, playful ones) when properly introduced, and she’s shown great potential as an agility dog—perfect for an active owner or family looking to try a fun dog sport together.

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Sewage Spill Reaches Woodbridge, Stafford

By Uriah Kiser
Work continues on Potomac Interceptor repairs at the break site in Maryland. Large rocks remain a challenge for clearing debris inside the pipe. [Photo: DC Water]

A major upstream sewer line collapse in Maryland has discharged hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, triggering health advisories for communities, including Woodbridge in Prince William County and Stafford County.

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Stafford Schools Push Back On Kraken Power Line

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County School Board members are urging state lawmakers to restore stronger protections for schools as Dominion Energy advances plans for a 500-kilovolt transmission line that would run through the county.

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A Gaggle of Giggles: Stafford Mom Opens Silly Goose Imagination Village

By Kelly Sienkowski

A new imagination-based play space has landed in Stafford, created by a mom who saw a gap—and decided to fill it.

Silly Goose Imagination Village in North Stafford was founded by Ellen Devine, who moved to the area in 2024 and quickly noticed a lack of activities for her youngest child. While she frequented local libraries and restaurants with play areas, Devine said she “craved…a comfortable place to connect with people on a regular basis.”

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ICE Rumors Roil Stafford Supervisors Meeting

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County leaders faced heightened public concern Feb. 3, 2026 as residents pressed the Board of Supervisors about rumors that an ICE detention or processing facility could be located in the county, a debate unfolding the same week Virginia’s governor issued a sweeping new policing order tied to immigration enforcement.

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Stafford Advances Plan for ‘High-End’ Grocer

By Uriah Kiser
Old Moncure Elementary School, at 75 Moncure Lane in North Stafford.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Feb. 17 public hearing on the proposed conveyance of the former Moncure Elementary School property, where a high-end grocer could replace the shuttered school.

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