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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ University of Mary Washington students bring holiday cheer to local preschoolers through an annual gift box drive filled with essential items and toys. University of Mary Washington
- ➤ Families gathered at the Redeemer Lutheran Church to participate in the 28th Worldwide Candle Lighting, honoring lost loved ones during the holiday season through a global ceremony. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Fredericksburg Regional Transit introduces new, streamlined routes to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times in the city, effective December 2, 2024. City of Fredericksburg
- ➤ This week's letters to the editor in the Fredericksburg Free Lance Star discuss various community concerns and opinions. The Free Lance–Star
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 28-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail in Virginia has reopened after being closed due to Hurricane Helene's damage. Fredericksburg Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Council Member Dr. Tim Duffy announced his resignation from the Fredericksburg City Council effective January 1, 2025, due to personal and family health reasons. Potomac Local News
- ➤ The Fredericksburg Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend the removal of the Railroad Station Overlay District to promote development, amidst public concerns over housing density, parking, and historic preservation. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Spotsylvania County's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance to restrict vape and hemp shops from being within 1,000 feet of schools and childcare centers. The Free Lance–Star
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pneumonia cases, particularly those caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, have significantly increased among children this fall, with Virginia reporting triple the number of diagnoses in mid-November compared to the last two years. Potomac Local News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Stephanie Wilkins releases 'Kitchen Vibe,' a cookbook with over 60 easy-to-prepare, flavorful recipes, available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and signs copies in Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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