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Confidential Mary Washington Healthcare emails indicate that autoclaves at the Fredericksburg and Lee’s Hill OB/GYN clinics were not subjected to required weekly spore testing for at least two years, possibly longer, The FXBG Advance reports.
The emails, dated around July 28, 2026, discuss switching from metal instruments to plastic or disposable alternatives after the discovery.
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On I-95, mobile northbound and southbound single lane closures run Monday–Saturday, 8 p.m.–5 a.m., between Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) and Exit 148 (Quantico) for bridge inspections in Stafford.
Other I-95 work includes soil sampling between Exit 130 and Exit 133, Rappahannock River bridge inspections near Exit 130–133, pavement marker and rumble strip installation near Exit 143, and noise barrier work near Exit 126 in Spotsylvania.
UVA Community Health, part of UVA Health, is accepting grant applications to support community-based programs, the health system said.
The program offers two types of grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve the communities of UVA Community Health. Healthy Spark Grants support work on social determinants of health such as access to care, food security, and physical activity. Community Strong Grants go to longer-term partners focused on mental and behavioral health, chronic disease, and access to care.
Prince William County Parks & Recreation opened a fall photo contest running Oct. 15 through Nov. 15, the department said.
Categories are Wildlife, Landscape/Scenic, People, Active, and Young Photographers (ages 17 and under). Photos must be taken during the contest period. Entry details are at pwcparks.info/photocontest.
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation & Events said Motts Run Reservoir will close for the winter, with the entrance gate, boathouse, and Nature Center shutting down.
Hiking remains available during the off-season.
Early voting continues through Oct. 31. Election Day is Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Stafford County Public Schools is beginning the process of drafting its next five-year strategic plan and has scheduled three community engagement sessions for residents to share experiences, ideas, and hopes, the division said. The sessions are set for 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 12, all in the School Board Chambers at 31 Stafford Ave.
The current Elevate Stafford plan, covering 2022 to 2027, sets four goals: ensuring meaningful post-secondary outcomes for every student prepared for life after graduation, supporting high expectations for academic performance and expanding opportunities, providing a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for every student, staff, and family member, and supporting and investing in all staff.