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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ City police continue investigating the slaying of 19-year-old Antione Fox nearly two years ago—several suspects have been named in court records but no arrests have been made. The Free Lance–Star
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Rappahannock Tribe acquired nearly 1,000 acres along the Rappahannock River from The Conservation Fund to be preserved forever under an easement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Virginia Board of Historic Resources. The tribe will expand its Return to the River program with plans for a visitors’ center, pow wow grounds, and walking trails on Fones Cliffs—an area that is key habitat for nesting bald eagles and rich in ancestral history. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Tapa Rio on Sophia Street overlooks the Rappahannock River and celebrated its sixth anniversary in January, with owner Erika Acosta bringing family and Spanish culinary traditions to the table. The restaurant offers bold tapas, paella de marisco and standout queso de cabra in a warm atmosphere + art-filled space designed to make guests feel at home. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UMW’s Center for Career and Professional Development will host a free mini-conference on May 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center to help job seekers and federal workers update résumés and learn new skills—sessions will offer tips on using AI in applications—while the university provides ongoing career resources through its extensive alumni network. University of Mary Washington
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County School Board members are set to vote on a new spending plan on May 13 as they await Gov Youngkin’s decision by May 2 on a state budget that may close a funding gap as small as $700,000 or leave a shortfall of $16.5 million—officials say that even the best-case scenario could result in lower pay raises and cuts to programs. The board faces uncertain finances as a public hearing on a meals-tax increase planned for May 20 may add needed revenue. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Virginia Governor Youngkin is urged to sign House Bill 1725 by the end of April to ease medical debt burdens for patients, as the bill would lower interest charges—prohibit wage garnishment and protect credit scores for families facing serious illness. Advocates and lawmakers have supported the measure to help shield patients from relentless debt collection practices. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Stafford County board approved a three-percent increase in the property tax rate—raising the average bill by $130—to fund education and public safety in the new FY2026 budget. Average tax bills have risen 62% since 2012, and homeowners with a typical $434,400 property will face a $4,069 bill starting July 1. Potomac Local News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Virginia launched new dashboards on Thursday—tools that track maternal mortality and pregnancy-associated deaths, along with updated data on prenatal care and birth outcomes, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced during Black Maternal Health Week. The upgraded tools, developed by multiple state agencies, aim to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for mothers. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fredericksburg Country Club celebrated its 100th anniversary on April 18th—marking a century of operation and history in the community. The centennial feature highlights the club's long-standing legacy. Fredericksburg Free Press
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