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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County native Ana Ojeda spent $41,000 of her life savings to build Avello Rescue on her 11-acre property where rescued dogs have room to recover and play—she also wrote and illustrated Panda’s Big Heart to help cover costs and will appear at an Aug. 10 event at Possum-bilities in downtown Fredericksburg. The Free Lance–Star
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Wilson, owner of PermaTreat Pest and Termite Control, shares key moments of serendipity that shaped his life on the Biz Beat Banter podcast + he highlights how chance has influenced his journey. The podcast airs every Tuesday and will return July 29 + it will feature local real estate investor Neil Sullivan. Fredericksburg Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local news announced winners of free tickets for Next to Normal at Riverside Center — Samantha won 4 tickets while Molly and Dave each received 2 tickets — and winners have been emailed to choose any performance date through August 3. The musical, which explores themes of mental illness and family challenges, is playing now through August 3. Potomac Local News
- ➤ On July 8, at Riverside, CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn and Director Penny Ayn Maas talked about Next to Normal and mental health—explaining the musical's focus on personal struggles—while offering insights into its creative approach. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Area school divisions continue hiring new teachers as the 2025–26 school year nears; Stafford County has over 120 open licensed roles—mainly classroom and special education positions—and Fredericksburg has 21.5 openings focused on elementary education. New hires will begin orientation on July 28 in Stafford and attend a four-day New Staff Academy in Fredericksburg before school starts in early August. Potomac Local News
- ➤ The Fredericksburg City School Board approved a policy that requires pre-approval for most travel and conference expenses to keep professional development costs within budget—some board members voiced strong concerns over restrictions on personal travel choices. Retention bonuses of $500 for full-time employees were also approved and will be paid on Aug. 28—reflecting the board's efforts to manage spending and reward staff. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of rhythm and fun with soul line dancing in a vibrant lounge atmosphere.
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Soul Line Dancing with Regina
7-10 p.m. — Jay's Downtown Sports Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of soul line dancing every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
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Open House
4-6 p.m. — 1719 Idlewild Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA — Free entry — Explore a charming 3 bedroom home in the desirable Village of Idlewild community.
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Rock 101 Music Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — School of Rock — Cost not specified — An engaging camp for young aspiring musicians to learn classic rock and perform live.
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Spotsy Summer Classic Car Show
2-6 p.m. — 7100 Steckler Way, Fredericksburg, VA — $25 registration — Celebrate classic cars and community vibes while supporting local businesses and a pet rescue.
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Rockin' on the Riverfront
7-11:59 p.m. — Riverfront Park Fredericksburg — Free entry — Enjoy a performance by Good Time Alibi and local snacks under the stars.
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