Town Talk

Samantha Shoukas with the Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care talks about the annual Point In Time homeless count and the need for more volunteers.  There's also a need for donations of backpacks from the community.  

Stafford Extension Agent Guy Mussey and Maser Gardener Karen Brace preview the annual Seed Swap on the 29th at the Rowser Building from 9:30-1.  It's free!  mgacra.org for info.   Also info on Master Gardeners of the Central Rappahannock Area.

Producing Artistic Director Patrick A'Hearn and Marketing Director Kendric Walpole.  Update on the next big show to begin mid-March and plans to let more of the region (and beyond) know about the shows at Riverside.

Ginger Walker talks about a movement to publicize and financially help area non-profits.  You can get involved to help your favorite non-profits.  

Vice-Mayor Frye talks about the annual gun giveback in Fredericksburg, tanker cars near Mayfield and the budget.  

Ann Kloeckner talks about losing SNAP-purchased food in the storm and a possible way to be reimbursed. Also updates on rent and mortgage relief.  

Fredericksburg Councilman Matt Kelly talks about the cost of upcoming projects involving schools, a fire station, waste water treatment plant and police and fire salaries.   What will those projects mean to the city tax rate?

Habitat of Caroline's Jason Tickle talks about the USDA 502 Direct program and the zero step entry Energy Star home.  

Captain Shauntrice Williams talks about 2021 Christmas kettle bell ringing and what your donations locally pay for all year long.

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the Log4j security risk.      

Stafford School Board Chairman Holly Hazard is leaving after nine years.  We talk about the hiring of a new superintendent and the challenges of COVID.

Adult Services Coordinator Tracy McPeck and Library Director Martha Hutzel talk about free COVID tests from the library, the adult winter reading challenge and Idea Space.

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden on recent business incentives and an update on the Accelerator Program--and an opening for a Tech Specialist.

Pediatrician Dr. Richard Erwin talks about COVID and kids and whether your child should be vaccinated.  Talk about flu shots, keeping your kids safe and healthy during the winter and how to handle the holidays.

Germanna Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies, Dr. Patti Lisk and Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson talk about the severe nursing shortage  (locally and nationally) and  Germanna's role and plan.