The News That Moved Us This Past Week: April 19 - April 26

by Martin Davis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The week just past saw yet more turnover in King George, local congressional representatives partnering on bipartisan legislation, a double-dose of Snowden, and a Spotsylvania judge tossing a lawsuit. Plus, Clay Jones and romper-room adults, Martin Davis on the mirage of “doing it for the kids,” and Drew Gallagher on how McDonald’s became his obsession. Finally, on the New Dominion Podcast this week, Martha Hutzl.

Number 5: Another Resignation In King George County

The Advance has received confirmation that Richard Stuart Jr., King George County’s community development director, has resigned from his position.

Number 4: Spanberger, Wittman on Israel, Ukraine Funding Bills

U.S. House passes critical funding bills. Reps. Spanberger and Wittman offer comments on the actions.

Number 3: Snowden Plans Face Scrutiny

Lydia Fallon, 5, had just one question for Mary Washington Healthcare during Wednesday’s public hearing on the hospital system’s recent expansion plans.

“What about all the noise and dust at naptime?” she asked members of the Planning Commission. “Tell [MWHC] to wait. Thank you for hearing me.”

Number 2: Public Hearing On Mary Washington Healthcare's Expansion Plan Scheduled

Mary Washington Healthcare’s plans to build a new medical clinic where Kids’ Station daycare and preschool is now will be subject to a public hearing before the Fredericksburg Planning Commission on Wednesday.

Number 1: Judge Dismisses Assault Case Brought By Former Riverbend Principal Xavier Downs

A Spotsylvania General District Court judge on Tuesday dismissed former Riverbend High School principal Xavier Downs’s assault case against Cory Ellis, the parent of a student on the varsity swim team, with strong words for all parties involved.

EDITORIAL: ‘You’re All Free to Go’

A Spotsylvania judge has had enough. Haven’t we all?

HUMOR: Bonjour Breakers

Drew’s sports career was wrecked by the U.S. Olympic team in 1984, when they won almost everything and Drew ate everything on the Mickey D’s menu while break dancing with Mary Lou – who?

New Dominion Podcast: Martha Hutzl - Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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