Advance Morning News
It's Monday, September 22, 2025. Today, candidates for City Council, and the four applicants seeking the temporary school board seat, and Spotsylvania School Board meeting preview.
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Four Applicants Seek Temporary Fredericksburg School Board Seat
By Adele Uphaus
The Fredericksburg School Board will discuss applications and take public comment at a special meeting on Monday evening.
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SPECIAL ELECTION SECTION -Fredericksburg City Council Candidates Respond to Local Organizations
Three local organizations queried candidates for City Council. As a public service, the Advance is publishing the candidates' responses to these questions over the next three days. Monday - Neighborhoods Coalition. Tuesday - Sierra Club. Wednesday - Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc.
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Spotsylvania School Board Meeting Preview
By Martin Davis
The Spotsylvania County School Board will hold a work session Monday evening beginning at 5:30 pm. There are two consent agenda items, four presentations, and three action items.
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