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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A summit hosted by Teach to Reach Teens met Monday evening to discuss teen violence after a mass shooting left three teenagers dead and three injured six days ago. Community leaders, teens, and officials shared ideas about social media influence and loss of support (including a gun giveback program) to address youth issues. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Diane Wheeler's family adopted Honey from Old Dominion Humane Society five years ago, and she was certified as a therapy dog to comfort people by visiting children, memory care residents and patients at a local infusion clinic. Honey will help mark National Therapy Animal Day on April 30 as part of celebrations honoring the role of therapy dogs in our community. Potomac Local News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Anita Crossfield, owner of Anita's Cafe, discussed her early life in war-torn Kosovo, her move to the U.S. and her role as a downtown entrepreneur on the Biz Beat Banter podcast that aired Tuesday. Next week the podcast will feature former Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw. Fredericksburg Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities certified charges against four suspects in connection with the homicide of Tyler Lee Jones, 23, who died after multiple gunshots early this morning outside a local nightspot near Charles+William streets. The Free Lance–Star
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its April 11th meeting, the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors voted to raise tuition by 2.5% for undergraduate and graduate students and increased mandatory fees by 4% for 2025-26 to cover rising expenses. Housing rates increased by 2% while dining rates stayed the same—on-campus costs for Virginia students will be $29,595 and for out-of-state students $43,101, with a one-time fee for new students raised by $50. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ Federal officials at the U.S. Department of Education are seeking feedback on changes that may alter Public Service Loan Forgiveness and income-based repayment programs, prompting concerns from Virginia lawmakers and education advocates about the potential harm to students in need. The agency will hold an in-person meeting on April 29 and a virtual hearing on May 1 — public comments must be submitted by May 5 — as stakeholders warn the changes could create a bureaucratic mess for schools and students. Fredericksburg Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, American Rivers released a report that ranks the Rappahannock River as No. 6 on its Most Endangered Rivers list because unchecked development (rapid industry growth and dropping groundwater levels) is hurting the main water source for Fredericksburg. The report calls for a regional water plan (involving local groups and DEQ) to protect water for both people and nature. The Free Lance–Star
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