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February Boasts Six 'Brightest Stars'
February is a great month for sky watching.

Susan Larson is a writer and photographer who moved to Fredericksburg from Northern Virginia in November 2012. She previously worked as editor of Burke Patch and Fairfax Station Patch. She is a member of the Society for Professional Journalists.
Larson began her journalism career in high school, writing for her local community newspaper, The Addison Leader. At Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, she majored in Broadcast Journalism.
Larson worked for WOAI (CBS) News Radio, and hosted a weekly jazz program on KRTU Radio. She then worked on the production crew for KMOL (NBC) Television. When the Today Show broadcast live from the Riverwalk, Larson was behind one of the cameras.
In 2006 Larson earned a Master's Degree in Information Science and Library Services from the University of South Carolina online cohort, and had a tenure providing online library services and social media for Fairfax County Public Library.
Susan loves animals, and spends most of her free time riding her horse.
February is a great month for sky watching.

A new blog features video of area entertainment.
City of Fredericksburg closings and schedule changes for Feb. 18, 2013.
A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for March 12.
Friday's book signing begins at 6 p.m.
Ebbin: Proposed law was aimed at protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender state employees.
In Virginia it's often easier to buy a gun than to adopt a pet.
Fredericksburg area residents offer their comments on President Obama's State of the Union address.
Councilman Fred Howe submitted an email letter of resignation to the Mayor Wednesday morning.
Ash Wednesday -- Feb. 13 -- is the beginning of Lent for Western Christians.
The special is valid each Wednesday in February.
An employee encountered the suspect as she arrived for work.
Stolen goods were found in the suspect's possession. Where an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Feb. 16 car seat check is free, but donations to two Stafford High School student groups are appreciated.
EDA provides $7,000 now, promises $35,000 for FY2014.
Legislation in Virginia's House of Delegates could prevent teens under 15 from using indoor tanning salons and require those older to get parental permission.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington -- of which Fredericksburg is part -- speaks of the Pope's resignation announcement.
City of Fredericksburg Police incidents reported Feb. 11, 2013.
Arrests made Feb. 5 - 10, 2013, by the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office.
The Fredericksburg ramp is being closed to enable cleanup following the Jan. 31 tractor trailer crash.