Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Fredericksburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traffic updates detail multiple work zones across the Fredericksburg area affecting commutes with lane and road closures for repairs and improvements until 2026. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ Berkley Bryant and Haleigh Hurst assisted the Fredericksburg Salvation Army with Angel Tree distribution preparations and bell ringing for a holiday campaign. Fredericksburg Free Press
- ➤ The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division announces range testing from Dec. 17-19, potentially causing loud noise in nearby communities and restricting access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone. Fredericksburg Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Fredericksburg Police Department has arrested Izaiah Jabbar Daniels as a new suspect in the December 14 shooting, charging him with second-degree murder and firearm use during a felony. Potomac Local News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Virginia announces over $600,000 in state funding for two economic development projects, focusing on workforce development and business acceleration in Fredericksburg, Northern Neck, and Middle Peninsula. Fredericksburg Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Stafford County Public Schools progresses with Drew Middle School's rebuild, leveraging community feedback for design insights. Potomac Local News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drone sightings in New Jersey, New York, and the Fredericksburg area have prompted investigations by local sheriff's offices and federal agencies, with no confirmed threats to national security. The Free Lance–Star
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