Partlow News

A closing program will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, that will also feature the patriotic choral presentation of "Sweet Freedom's Song." Riverside First Church of God, 3461 Fall Hill Ave., will view ...

The site for a big-box retail store proposed for Orange County is west of State Route 20.

Emphasizing education over probation SCHOOL>> Area students at risk of dropping out to get alternative in Spotsylvania Organizers, a future student and area pastors bless the Spotsylvania site of Jonah's Run ...

Earl Wayne "Butch" Reynolds sat with his head down, wiping his eyes and biting his lower lip yesterday morning.

A lightning strike lights up the western sky along U.S. Route 17 in Stafford County yesterday.

Concert to aid school for at-risk students A free bluegrass concert will benefit students at risk of dropping out of school.

Christine D. Sawyer, 63, of Partlow died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Sawyer had recently retired as Deputy Commissioner of Revenue in Caroline County after 28 years of service.

I enjoyed the varied opinions printed in the May 11 Viewpoints section concerning whether or not our area is a part of Northern Virginia. via The Free Lance-Star

Garrisonville area of Stafford; suburban garden with variety of irises Interstate 95 to Exit 143 west, then four miles to a left on Furnace Road after Smitty's 610 Center, to a right on Choptank Road, then one ... via Fredericksburg.com

REGIONAL "Fourth Annual Chopin" will be held May 7-8 at Barboursville Vineyards, 17655 Winery Road. via Fredericksburg.com

Army National Guard Spec. Christopher W. Reyes has returned to the 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Fredericksburg, after being deployed to an overseas forward operating base in support of Operation ... via Fredericksburg.com

“But I'm all right with it. It's safer and it's an important mission.”

Petty Officer Jason Muir of San Diego talks with Spc. Chris Roark of Alexandria as they patrol the Seaport of Debarkation during a recent night shift. via The Free Lance-Star

James Lee "Jim" Tinnel, 66, of Spotsylvania County passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. via Fredericksburg.com

“You just took out the Internet.”

Spc. Robert Eastwood , of Spotsylvania, gives instruction to Spc. Dominic Rhodes of Winchester during an early morning hand-grenade class outside Second Platoon's barracks at Camp Arifjan earlier this week. via The Free Lance-Star

“The guys had to wear respirators when they first went in”

The spacious and well-appointed kitchen was a bright spot in the house. It needed little work. via Fredericksburg.com

Bryan Kenneth and Shirley Goodman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. via Fredericksburg.com

“They are so loyal, the most loyal dog there ever was, and that's what can get them into trouble”

ABOVE: Bully Paws volunteers Rick Bennett and Jeannie Skebeck hold two of the pit bulls the group was trying to adopt in this file photo from Hurkamp Park in Fredericksburg several months ago. via The Free Lance-Star

Cora Kindred of Partlow and retired Lt. Col. Marshall Kindred of Port Royal are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Renee Kindred, to Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeffrey Allen Johnstone, ... via Fredericksburg.com

Frederick Roseman represents property owners lobbying to add 550 acres to a Caroline County land-use plan, and plans to be a general manager for a limited liability corporation they are forming. via Fredericksburg.com

Police charge two in purse-snatch attempt Two 18-year-olds have been charged in connection with a foiled purse-snatching in Central Park last week. via Fredericksburg.com