Town Talk

Mike Zitz, Jim Toler and Dennis Rapkins talk about the return of the Sunshine Baseball League--the 8-19 year old summer league.  Also, details on the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition at Sunshine Ballpark on May 15th.  

Legal Aid Works Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about how COVID has impacted the legal system and General Assembly legislation impacting housing laws.    Legal Aid Works info here  

Jason Tickle and Stephanie Ball with an update on the USDA Self-Help program. (Joined by State Director Jeanie Barbrow) Updates on current and future build and the need for churches to volunteer with the 12 Weeks to Home project.

Sara Poore and Vicki Sowers with the Fredericksburg Area Museum talk about how museum's have been impacted by COVID and what you'll see in the coming days with FAM.  We talk about a baseball history exhibit and the importance of memberships.

The Fairy Godmother Project's Andie McConnell talks about reaching out and helping families impacted by pediatric cancer.  There are volunteer opportunities and ways you can financially assist.

Kristen Loescher with Arsenal Event and Brian Pessalano with the Fredericksburg Area Running Club talk about running events in a pandemic and what's ahead this year.  

Rappahannock United Way's Janel Donohue talks about Mission Independence for teens--now is the time to sign up, free tax help and the Women United Reset program on Saturday.  

VDOT's Kelly Hannon says crews are clearing and putting sand down on neighborhood streets.  There's concern overnight of refreezing.  

Main roads are mostly clear this morning.  But because of the temperatures and a little precipitation, it's icy.  

Darragh Frye with the VDOT Fredericksburg District says most roads are snow and sleet covered.  No changes expected until tomorrow.  

VDOT's Kelly Hannon talks about road plans in the day ahead.   Roads are expected to be slick with a mix of snow and sleet falling much of the day.  

Samantha Shoukas talks about the Point in Time count, finding a home for one of the most chronically homeless persons in the area and how to access homeless services.  

VDOT's Kelly Hannon says main roads are being pre-treated on Wednesday. VDOT crews getting ready to mobilize.  

Jordan Alpert and Diana Flett talk about the work of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg in these COVID times.   We talk about changes and the way forward.  

Anne Little talks about the formation of the Virginia Bluebird Society and the volunteer opportunities in this area.  It's the 25th anniversary.  We talk about the increase in bluebirds locally and in Virginia, trails, monitoring and the school nest ca