The Stafford County Board of Supervisors recently passed an ordinance to remove monuments and flag poles from the list of structures exempt from height limitations in the county’s code.
This week’s traffic hot spots in Fredericksburg, Stafford
This week’s traffic hot spots in Fredericksburg, Stafford
Prince William extends tax deadline, while Stafford is due on Dec. 5
Prince William County Supervisors voted to extend the deadline for residents to pay their property taxes.
Stafford turkey fryer demonstration doesn’t catch fire
Dropping a frozen turkey in a fryer can spell disaster at Thanksgiving, sparking large fires that have been known to burn down entire homes.
Stafford County Thanksgiving closures
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Stafford County government offices, departments and facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 25, Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020.
Suicide increasingly a problem in Virginia during the coronavirus pandemic
Stafford is trying to find ways to get help to those in psychological distress because of the pandemic.
Unemployed eligible for up to $3,000 in REV grants for education and training
Thanks to a new program, Germanna Community College can provide up to $1.1 million or up to $3,000 in free tuition and training per student to local people who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
Mirrors removed from car parked outside Dollar General
A driver came out of a store to find the side mirrors missing.
Stafford approves new broadband service for western part of county
Stafford will use more of its $26 million in federal CARES Act funding to provide broadband internet access in rural portions of the county.
Stafford sends more CARES Act funding to its library system
Stafford approves the second round of funding for local libraries to deal with the coronavirus.
Northam tightens restrictions, threatens to jail Virginians as 0.01% of state hospitalized with coronavirus
Of more than a half-million people who live in the Prince William Health District, as of today, four are hospitalized with complications from the coronavirus.
Fats, oils, grease disposal program to relaunch in time for Thanksgiving
Stafford County plans to relaunch its Fats, Oils, and Grease, known as FOGs, program after being put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Stafford denied special meeting to discuss library powers
Stafford County is the largest jurisdiction in the Central Rappahannock Regional Library System.
Exclusive: Mysterious woman thwarts McDonald’s robbery
A woman stopped a man from walking out of a McDonald’s with an undisclosed amount of cash on Saturday, November 7.
If you buy a bag, Stafford library to bag a deal
Central Rappahannock Regional Library’s Porter Branch has been selected by a local Giant Food store for November’s Community Bag Program.
Stafford registrar calls for patience as votes are counted
Stafford Voter Registrar Anna Hash is asking for the public’s patience as elections officials complete their jobs.
Jeff Rouse Swim Center loses thousands of members
After strict lockdowns were lifted, membership numbers are rebounding at Stafford County’s indoor swimming center.
Rock Hill Church Road reopens with single-lane bridge
Rock Hill Church Road in Stafford County has reopened to through traffic after crews completed the installation of a temporary bridge over Aquia Creek, and temporary traffic signals to direct traffic.
Following federal lawsuit, Stafford repeals cemetery rules
Stafford County’s ordinance on cemeteries has been repealed.
Transportation Bond work in Stafford County is ongoing
Stafford County continues efforts on transportation projects identified in the 2019 Transportation Bond Referendum.
Stafford County Circuit Court indicts rape suspect
On October 23, Michael Whitted, 33, of Stafford, was indicted at a special grand jury hearing in Stafford County Circuit Court.
