Advance Wednesday Morning News
Today, "giving flowers" to a forgotten Rev War-era woman; Donnie Johnston on power lines; a donation for FXBG K9 Rudi; & state police won't charge Spotsy deputy after investigation.
“Giving Flowers” to a Forgotten Wife and Mother
By Adele Uphaus
Elizabeth Spooner’s tombstone was found abandoned on a Spotsylvania farm. Long part of the Fredericksburg Area Museum’s collection, it will be placed in the Masonic Cemetery with that of her father & son this weekend.
Plus, FAM’s schedule of events commemorating America’s 250th.
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DONNIE JOHNSTON: On the Joshua Falls-Yeat Transmission Line
By Donnie Johnston
“If we accept the benefits of progress, we must also live with its adverse effects.”
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Donation from Kasper Mechanical Will Fund Bulletproof Vest for Fredericksburg Police K9
By Adele Uphaus
Rudi, one of the Fredericksburg Police Department’s K9s, will be outfitted going forward with a bulletproof vest, thanks to a $2,000 donation from Kasper Mechanical.
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State Police Investigation Into Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Deputy Complete; No Criminal Charges Pressed
By Adele Uphaus
Virginia State Police have concluded an investigation into a Spotsylvania Sheriff’s deputy and will not be seeking criminal charges against him.
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