Advance Morning News
It's Friday, May 9, 2025. This morning, a Fredericksburg City Council meeting preview, Stafford County elections, and Loraine Page on possessed kitchen appliances.
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Fredericksburg City Council May 13 Meeting Preview
Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on Tuesday.
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Updating Elections: Stafford County
By Martin Davis
With just over a month away until candidates who are running as independents must submit their paperwork, the race in Stafford is taking shape. Get the latest information on candidates, upcoming dates, and more. The Advance will be updating these pages each day through the weekend and next week.
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At Home: Recipe for Disaster
By Loraine Page
Did someone place a hex upon my kitchen? Is it because I don't cook?
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