With the holidays comes a reminder from Stafford County to store, not to pour household fats, oils, and grease down the drain.
A new 30-second commercial produced by the county government's communications office reminds residents about the proper disposal of "FOGs" to keep them from clogging up county pipes and sewers.
The commercial, reminiscent of 1950s instructional films, can be seen on YouTube and set-top streaming media players like Roku and the county's website.
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Ed Wallis, the manager of operations for the Stafford County Regional Airport, will retire after 20 years at the airport.
Wallis received a commendation from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for his work with the airport, returning to 2001. In that time, Wallis served in many positions, including contract maintenance, operations specialist, and operations technician. Wallis served as interim airport manager of operations before achieving the post permanently.
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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors established the Lake Arrowhead Service District Advisory Committee.
This panel will facilitate communication and coordination between the residents of the Lake Arrowhead community in western Stafford County and the county government. County officials will accept online applications from residents who want to serve on the commission.
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The Central Rappahannock Regional Library System continues to expand its online offerings to help customers with a wide array of needs.
Library Director Martha Hutzel delivered the news covering September and November to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on December 14. The report outlines the efforts made by the library system to offer online assistance in areas such as workforce, tutoring, and business and entrepreneurial development.
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[Updated] The Manassas City Council was shown a preview of a plan for a new townhouse development that raised many questions.
During a work session meeting earlier this month, Greenway Engineering gave the council a presentation proposing a 24-unit townhome project located between Lee and Wall Streets in what the city considers to be its downtown sector.
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Stafford County Supervisors established a stormwater management fund and a corresponding grant program to dole out money to applicants.
On Tuesday, December 14, the Board of Supervisors authorized $100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for the Neighborhood Stormwater Infrastructure Grant program to respond to existing and potential issues involving stormwater infrastructure in area neighborhoods.
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Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor invited residents to Colonial Forge High School in North Stafford to get some ideas regarding how designers should layout the new high school, the county sixth.
Design firm Grimm and Parker presented an initial configuration showing a nearly 300,000 square foot building, with multiple windows allowing for natural light, flexible work and classrooms, and outdoor learning spaces. The building will house classes for various career technical academies.
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With a green light, the Virginia Department of Transportation will improve pedestrian access in the Falmouth neighborhood, adding pedestrian and bike paths between Walnut Drive and the Leeland Road Virginia Railway Express station.
VDOT will divide the project into two phases: the path between Walnut and Deacon roads and the widening of five feet, which will include a center turn lane between Walnut and Julian Drive.
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Fredericksburg's Fun Land amusement park will expand its operations over the next two years.
Fun Land General Manager Clint Novak announced the complex would open a 130-foot drop tower to give customers the "thrills and chills" of being dropped from high above. The drop tower is scheduled to open in 2023 and will include a saddle swing ride where those brave enough will sit back to back and wing around 120 feet off the ground.
