Well-wishes for a military commander
A wonderful 30-year career that Col. Dan Choike has had is now coming to a close in mid-May.
Tapping innovation and creativity in our schools
There is one constant when it comes to public education in Stafford.
Editorial: Same-sex marriage views weigh on elections
On May 9, President Barack Obama told an ABC television interviewer that his position on same-sex marriage had evolved to a position everyone suspected he already held without experiencing a Darwinian voyage.
Gold: River's silt problem needs attention
It seems to me…we need to focus on the growing silt problem in the Rappahannock River.
Letter to the editor: May 11 paper
The purpose of this letter is to ask the residents of Stafford County to require the board of supervisors to use common sense when evaluating desires versus needs of Stafford County!
Editorial: It's vital to honor mothers
This column is offered as a public service and directed at all men everywhere who are staring Mother’s Day in the face and worry that you’re going to blow it.
Blankenship: Farewell to a taxi-driving friend
In a county so rich in history, let us pause and recognize the passing of a true icon here.
Blankenship: Ah, the good old days
“In the middle of May, I met a gal named June…
Letter to the Editor: May 4 paper
Sixteen-year-old, Daniel Carroll is very inspirational.
Kerr: Changing 'the way things are'
My grandmother, on my mother’s side, was the epitome of southern gentility, kindness, and hospitality.
Courting the Latino vote
As we proceed swiftly into the summer campaign season here in the Commonwealth, the campaigns at all levels are mapping out various strategies going into November.
Fredericksburg bandstand: remembering Brian Strobel
Brian Strobel and Dick Clark — both, sadly, now gone — had a lot in common: upbeat, enthusiastic and lively personalities; excitement for and a genuine rapport with those they met (in or out of the music world); eternal boyishness. Although Mr. Clark’s audience was national — American Bandstand was after all the country’s weekly sock hop — Brian’s Fredericksburg-area fans were equally as fervent and devoted.
Gold: Area transportation needs serious attention
It seems to me…it would have been a good thing if the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors were traveling on Interstate 95 on April 14 so they could see why the Fredericksburg area transportation problems need serious and prompt attention.
Letter to the editor: April 27 paper
I read with interest that the Stafford Board of Supervisors didn't include teacher’s raises again in their proposed 2013 budget.
Blankenship: Aquia's great gated neighborhood
So, this guy in Australia writes a long piece for a major daily newspaper in D.C., dragging up stale complaints about America’s gated communities.
Deal of the Day
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