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The idea of Father's Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day...

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Summer is here and the grilling season begins. But there's a safe way to grill to ensure the experience is an enjoyable one. “We want everyone to enjoy their summertime grilling expe...

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The free family-oriented event allows boys and girls to experience the thrill of downhill racing. The weather was perfect this morning and afternoon, the cars were tuned-up to go the...

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Almost 400 children drown each year in pools and spas and more than 5,000 others have to be treated for injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. More than 70-pe...

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The smiles on their faces and the proud parents in the bleachers of the Walker-Grant Middle School gymnasium said it all:  they did it!    There were 216 middle school students who g...

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ABC stores in the Fredericksburg area will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays starting July 1. The Virginia General Assembly this past session approved a law that allowed the r...

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James Monroe High School's graduation starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday at University of Mary Washington's Anderson Center. Seniors are asked to arrive at James Monroe High School by 11:30 ...

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Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read o...