Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops will lead a procession to Fredericksburg National Cemetery for a National Park Service sponsored ceremony.
The 23rd Regiment United States Colored Troops will lead the historical Memorial Day procession from Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) through the streets of Fredericksburg to the Fredericksburg National Cemetery for the annual commemorative ceremony honoring the nation’s fallen soldiers. "The procession recalls a long-ago tradition of Fredericksburg citizens, many of them former slaves," the National Park Service said in a press release. The cemetery program will feature keynote speaker Erik Nelson, a Navy veteran, Fredericksburg city planner and historian. Nelson is the past president of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and the author of an upcoming book on the Second Battle of Fredericksburg. The program begins at noon and will …
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Saturday, May 25, in Stafford.
Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity is hosting a House Tour of a recently completed home to provide the public an opportunity to see what their volunteers accomplish for the community. The home at 42 Blizzard Court in Stafford will be open to the public 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. Want more information about Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity? Here are some of their resources: Find Fredericksburg Patch via:
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42 Blizzard Ct, Stafford, VA
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Links to obituaries from local funeral homes.
Here are links to obituaries for Fredericksburg, as posted by local funeral homes: Covenant Funeral Service Bessie Kathleen Payne, 88, of Caroline County passed away May 18, 2013, at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. Barbara Ann Wallace, 60, of Fredericksburg, passed away May 18, 2013 at her home. Annie Gertrude “Gertie” Adams, 91, of Fredericksburg, passed away May 20, 2013 at the Laurels of Bon Air in Richmond.
There's even some room to play on this Fredericksburg estate.
A large main house and a comfortable mother-in-law home aren't the only spots for shelter at this week's wow house. The little girl of the house will have some room of her own with a large dollhouse on the property and ready for playtime at 1065 Mountain View Road. Our partners at Zillow have more on this WOW house for sale in Fredericksburg. There are 5 bedrooms and four baths in the large main house and two bedrooms and two baths in the detached mother-in-law suite. But the kids will be ready to set up house in the large dollhouse that fits perfectly with the landscape. "Outdoor fun" reads the listing. Indeed! The current asking price is $749,000. Get more information on 1065 Mountain View Road and arrange a viewing. More Fredericksburg …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
You could win a family four-pack of tickets courtesy of Six Flags America.
Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the United State following the Civil War and was made an official federal holiday in 1971. Many people commemorate Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials to pay tribute to those who served. At Patch, we encourage our readers to remember those serving our country this Memorial Day by sharing a memory of your favorite military service member or veteran. Enter Patch’s Memorial Day sweepstakes and you could win a Family Outing at Six Flags America in Mitchellville, MD, just 15 miles east of Washington D.C. The Family Outing is valued at $350 and includes: To enter, comment below with …
The National Park Service's 18th annual Memorial Day Weekend Luminary at Fredericksburg National Cemetery honors American soldiers who have given their lives.
Members of the Mattaponi and Aquia District Boy Scouts of America and the Commonwealth Council Girl Scouts of the USA will light 15,300 candles in the Fredericksburg National Cemetery on Saturday to honor each soldier buried there. In addition, a bugler will play "Taps" every 30 minutes throughout the evening. It is the National Park Service's 18th annual Memorial Day Weekend Luminary at Fredericksburg National Cemetery. "The luminary pays tribute to American soldiers who have given their lives for this country," the National Park Service (NPS) said in a press release. To recognize the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville, historians will also be posted throughout the cemetery to tell the stories of soldiers who died in …
Submit your photos as the Cicada's continue their visit.
Truth be told, I (Susan) have yet to see a single cicada. So I asked on Facebook, and more than 80 people responded within hours that they were seeing them everywhere. Reports came from Summerduck, Caroline, Beaverdam, Amissville, Massaponax, Timberlake, Cosner's Corner, Aquia Harbor, the FBI Academy in Quantico ... They were noticeably present at the Univerisity of Mary Washington's outdoor graduation ceremonies, according to Pat Wilson. Other readers commented: What about you? Share your cicada photos with us by clicking on the 'upload' button above! Some, like me, have seen ... none. Dionne Mackey: I've not seen any. I'm pretty disappointed. Lee's Parke. Courtney Hubbard: Have yet to see any in the city of Fredericksburg or in …
The City of Fredericksburg Police Department provided this information. Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
LARCENY: 2600 block Charles St, 5/18 – 5/19 8:00 a.m. A resident reported that his moped was stolen from his front porch. No suspects or witnesses at this time. The investigation is ongoing. The Card Cellar, 915 Caroline St, 5/14 – 5/17 1:00 p.m. The owner reported that several cards were stolen from his business. The investigation is ongoing. Ashley Furniture, 1845 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, 5/17 – 8:30 p.m. An employee of the business reported that his bicycle had been stolen while he was at work. No suspects or witnesses at this time. Walmart, 1800 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, 5/18 12:30 p.m. A Spotsylvania resident reported that her wallet was stolen while she was shopping. No suspects or witnesses at this time. The investigation is ongoing. 900 …
The president of ILM Corporation in Fredericksburg received the honor from the Richmond Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Jason Cohen, president of ILM Corporation, has been named Virginia’s Small Business Person of the Year. The award comes from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Richmond District Office as part of Virginia Small Business Week. It will be presented to Cohen on June 24 at the Virginia Small Business Week Awards Luncheon at the Richmond Westin Hotel. “Winning this accolade is one of the most significant milestones in my career, especially when measured against the other remarkable and worthy nominees,” Cohen said. “It's not something that I could have done without the support and dedication of my incredible family and awesome employees," he said. "This award is a validation that my employees, clients and partners believe in our …
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Links to obituaries from local funeral homes.
Here are links to obituaries for Fredericksburg, as posted by local funeral homes: Albert Michael Jacobchik, 85, of Spotsylvania County, passed away May 17, 2013, at Bowling Green Health and Rehab Center. Jean Harvey Wetterau Gill, 94, of Spotsylvania County, passed away May 18, 2013, in Fredericksburg.
Ira Cornelius Weston
6:45 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
My father entered the US Army in 1941 and served in WW II where he fought in 13 battles, the Korean War and retired in 1963 as a Lt. Colonel. As an black American my Dad was always so proud of his country. Now, my name is Ira Weston. I was the only black kid in Fredericksburg named Ira and asked my mother who named me. She said, your father. So, I asked my dad why he named my Ira. He said he went… more ›