McDonnell signs emergency autism legislation - Augusta Free Press

7 February 2012, 4:02 pm

Augusta Free PressMcDonnell signs emergency autism legislationAugusta Free Press“Recognizing that thousands of families across Virginia are affected by autism spectrum disorders, the General Assembly passed landmark legislation last year requiring insurance coverage of autism treatment and therapy... Read More »

1 incumbent in FBISD running for Legislature - Houston Chronicle

7 February 2012, 11:18 am

1 incumbent in FBISD running for LegislatureHouston ChronicleTwo at-large positions will be on the Stafford MSD ballot. Etienne Zak, 56, who has served as a trustee since 1998 and is president, plans to file for re-election. "I have thoroughly enjoyed serving the community of Stafford over the past ... Read More »

Retiring Major Proud of Police Satisfaction Ratings - PotomacLocal.com

7 February 2012, 5:59 am

PotomacLocal.comRetiring Major Proud of Police Satisfaction RatingsPotomacLocal.comBy Uriah Kiser Woodbridge, Va. – Retiring Prince William police Maj. Timothy Rudy summed up his job over the past 33 years. While Rudy, 59, calls the job fun, there were many demands placed upon him over the years a... Read More »

Top Youth Volunteers in Each State Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program - MarketWatch (press release)

7 February 2012, 5:06 am

Top Youth Volunteers in Each State Selected in 17th Annual National Awards ProgramMarketWatch (press release)WASHINGTON, Feb 07, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- America's 102 most outstanding youth volunteers -- two from each state and the District of Columbia -- were named State Honorees today by The P... Read More »

About John Copley, savior of the Kenmore gates - Fredericksburg.com (blog)

6 February 2012, 10:50 pm

About John Copley, savior of the Kenmore gatesFredericksburg.com (blog)Recently, one such person I had the good fortune to meet was John Copley of Stafford County. He was at Historic Kenmore, a block over from The Free Lance-Star, fiddling with its imposing metal gates so that they would look and wo... Read More »

Frank Beamer to appear on 'Dan Rather Reports' story about Army veteran ... - The Virginian-Pilot

6 February 2012, 9:08 pm

The Virginian-PilotFrank Beamer to appear on 'Dan Rather Reports' story about Army veteran ...The Virginian-PilotHere's the CliffsNotes version from Brett Haber's story on Washingtonian.com from late December: "Daniel was a captain and three-year starter at Brooke Pointe High School ... Read More »

Still Scarred By Two Wars, American Hero Daniel Rodriguez Chases His Football ... - Yahoo! Sports (blog)

6 February 2012, 1:58 pm

Still Scarred By Two Wars, American Hero Daniel Rodriguez Chases His Football ...Yahoo! Sports (blog)He starred in two sports at Brooke Point High School in Stafford, Va., playing point guard on the basketball team and playing safety, receiver, and returner on the football team. The football coach t... Read More »

History calendar - The Free Lance-Star (blog)

6 February 2012, 1:53 pm

History calendarThe Free Lance-Star (blog)It's about 1 mile east of Fredericksburg on State Route 3 in southern Stafford County, at 268 Kings Highway. ferryfarm.org. “Night of Praise.” 7–9 pm, Saturday, Feb. 18. Daniel Technology Center, Culpeper, a facility of Germanna Community College.a... Read More »

Boom in activity coming to Courthouse Road in Stafford? - Fredericksburg.com (blog)

6 February 2012, 1:02 pm

Boom in activity coming to Courthouse Road in Stafford?Fredericksburg.com (blog)The pending start of construction work at the large Embrey Mill subdivision in Stafford County isn't the only project in the works along Courthouse Road just west of the Interstate 95 interchange. Here are some other... Read More »

Fredericksburg's growth rate leads the state - Fredericksburg.com (blog)

6 February 2012, 12:18 am

Fredericksburg's growth rate leads the stateFredericksburg.com (blog)BY ROBYN SIDERSKY Fredericksburg was the fastest-growing locality in the state between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2011, according to the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. The city grew by 4.9... Read More »