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  • Obama blasts Romney at boisterous rally in Richmond

    "Four more years! Four more years," the crowd screamed. Other times, it chanted, "Fired Up! Ready to go!"

  • Local legislators have faith state budget will soon be passed

    Guns, money, transpor­tation and ultrasounds were what people wanted to talk about during a re­cent legislative update in Woodbridge.

  • Poll: Obama leads all GOP candidates in Va.

    President tops Mitt Romney 50 percent to 42 percent among those surveyed, doubling last month's margin.

  • Va. Senate fails to pass House budget; sets up impasse

    If the General Assembly fails to pass a spending plan by June 30 and takes no further action, there would not be funding for the government to operate.

  • VIDEO: Kaine calls for cooperation, 'balanced approach' on budget View Video

    Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine said one of the main things he’s hearing on the campaign trail is that people want their leaders in D.C. to work together.

  • Starkey to face Schieber for board of supervisors' seat

    STAFFORD —Democratic nominee Jac Starkey will face Ty Schieber for a seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, according to a caucus held Monday night.

  • Dayton, Smith appointed to county positions

    STAFFORD — Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello announced two appointments Jan. 20 — both appointed men have been in “acting” positions since September.

  • Board chooses Stimpson as chairwoman

    STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors selected Susan Stimpson of the Falmouth District as its chairwoman Tuesday at the board’s first meeting of the New Year.

  • Democratic committee elects new officers

    STAFFORD — The Stafford Democratic Committee has elected officers for 2012-2013.   

  • Board members, officers take their oaths

    STAFFORD — At an investiture ceremony held Dec. 20  in board chambers at the Stafford County Administration Center, newly-elected and re-elected supervisors, constitutional officers and school board members were installed in their offices.

  • Board seeks applicants for supervisor

    STAFFORD —There’s a job opening on the county board of supervisors, as one board member prepares to leave his post for another position.

  • Allen touts blueprint for job growth

    STAFFORD — U.S. Senate candidate George Allen visited the Stafford County Sun on Monday, and spoke about his stance on a pro-growth plan for the country based on building jobs and focusing on competitiveness, freedom and opportunity.

  • Board to take property for road project

    STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to the condemnation of portions of several properties as part of a Poplar Road project meant to make the road’s curve safer.

  • Board approves initiatives to advance parks bond referendum package

    STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors this month approved four initiatives that will add more parks and recreational offerings to residents and visitors of Stafford.

  • Stafford ends fiscal year with $6.6 million budget surplus

    STAFFORD —The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday announced a budget surplus of $6.6 million.

  • Kaine, Allen meet in first debate Dec. 7

    RICHMOND —Former governors and 2012 U.S. Senate candidates Timothy M. Kaine and George Allen will face off in their first debate in December at Associated Press Day at the Capitol.

  • Feldbush announces candidacy

    STAFFORD — Chuck Feldbush has announced his candidacy for Stafford County Sheriff for the 2011 November election.

  • Registrar quells fears

    STAFFORD — Stafford County Supervisor Susan Stimpson, R-Falmouth, took issue Tuesday with electoral board member Doug Filler’s vacation plans.

  • Commander seeks land-use study

    STAFFORD — Col. Dan Choike, commander of Marine Corps Base Quantico, on Tuesday proposed a joint land use study between the Corps and adjacent localities including Stafford.

  • Houck running for re-election

    RICHMOND — A veteran state senator, R. Edward Houck, a Spotsylvania County Democrat, is running for re-election.

  • Thomas launches campaign

    FALMOUTH — Robert “Bob” Thomas announced last week that he will run to represent the George Washington District on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.

  • Board of supervisors OKs funds for civil war park

    STAFFORD — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to OK $150,000 toward Friends of Stafford Civil War Sites for a Civil War park in the county.

  • Jett selected to chair Criminal Services Board

    STAFFORD — Stafford County Sheriff Charles Jett has been appointed for the second time to serve as chairman of the Commonwealth of Virginia Criminal Justice Services Board.

  • Locals gear up for government races

    STAFFORD — Stafford County Supervisor Mark Dudenhefer, R-Garrisonville, will hold a campaign kickoff Saturday to celebrate his seeking an open 2nd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.

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