Town Talk

Lt. Jon Henson with Stafford Fire and Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team, Kelsey Bracewell with the American Canoe Association and April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter talk river safety and the launch of Respect the Rapp and the website www.respecttherapp

Stafford Economic Development and Tourism Director John Holden, joined by Tom Snyder of and Rachel Newberry RiOT talk about Downtown Stafford, Project Next and the Smart Community Testbed.  

Taylor Glascock and Sarah Li talk about the work in the region of the Fredericksburg Area Service League.   It's women volunteers who raise money and organize events to enrich the lives of children.  

Executive Director Kathy Anderson talks about the why the need exists for a new HVAC system for the women's shelter.   It's a costly undertaking where the community can assist.   Discussion on the dangers women and children face in abusive relations

Sheila Mathis and Mary Chamberlin with the Rappahannock Area Health District with an update on vaccinations and COVID testing.   And a look at what the Health District provides outside the world of COVID.  

Dr. Chris Vaughn, Tammy Bush and Brenda Murray talk about cancer clinical trials at Hematology Associates of Fredericksburg.  

Deneal Kennedy and Juanita Shanks talk about the work (and origin of the name) of FailSafe-ERA. Discussion on the programs to help inmates transition back into society. Focus on helping returning citizens and their families.

Fredericksburg Salvation Army Captain Shauntrice Williams talks about their many areas of service  It's National Salvation Army Week.  

Great Train Race preview.   It's June 6th.  Benefits Loisann's Hope House.   Lisa Crittenden and Brian Pessalano with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club.

Town Talk: Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg

City Councilman Matt Kelly with updates on the city budget, the need for a new school, changes in council elections, an upcoming council retreat and roundabouts.

Joy McIntire, the Branch Services Coordinator with the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, with updates on Library Express and curbside pickup, Friends of the Library bookshops, LinkedIn Learning and CRRL-CON.  

Mike Zitz, Ernie Baker, Jim Toler and Dennis Rapkins talk about the Sunshine Baseball League, a free baseball clinic in June and Pitch, Hit and Run and the Junior Home Run Derby on May 15th.

Andie McConnell talks about the work of Fairy Godmother Project--caring for families dealing with pediatric cancer.  Update on new programs and expanding their reach into the Northern Neck.  

Captain Lee Peters and Deputy Steve Curtis with the Stafford Sheriff's Office talk motorcycles on the road, speeding, running red lights, locking your car at night and the Stafford Shield program.