🌱 Reward Doubled For Info On Shooter + Sewage Spill Closes Swim Areas

Hello, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Fredericksburg Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 88 Low: 72.
• Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 81 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Fredericksburg:

1. Fredericksburg Police Department has announced that the reward for information leading to the arrest of the killer of Antione Fox, who was shot dead on Jun. 10, has been doubled to $10,000. The increased tip reward aims to bring justice to Fox and provide closure to his grieving family, according to city police spokeswoman Sarah Morris. Police have identified a suspect in the case based on anonymous tips and witness descriptions, but further evidence is needed to make an arrest. (Subscription: Fredericksburg.com)
2. A sewage release has led to a health advisory for recreational use in Goldman Creek, Rosier Creek, and the Potomac Waterfront of Colonial Beach. Approximately 1.14 million gallons of sewage were spilled, prompting emergency closures and monitoring by multiple agencies. The public is urged to avoid contact with the affected waterbodies and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms after exposure. (Fredericksburg Today)
3. Stafford County Public Schools has received a $125,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skilled Trades Grant from the Virginia Department of Education. The grant will be utilized to establish a plumbing and HVAC program at Stafford High School, expanding the range of CTE programming offered. With a focus on providing students with industry-based certifications and licenses, the initiative aims to prepare them for high-demand careers in these fields upon graduation. (Fredericksburg Today)

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Today and tomorrow in Fredericksburg:

Saturday, July 8

• Kara And Matty D. At 6 Bears & A Goat Brewing Company (7:00 PM)
• Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat At Riverside Center For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

Sunday, July 9

• Cookie Class - Beach Themed At The 1890 Caroline House (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Fredericksburg area at the link! (Fredericksburg Patch)
• The Fredericksburg police are looking to identify the man pictured at the link who was involved in a theft at the CVS on Emancipation Highway. (Fredericksburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Free meals for children are available this summer at seven grab-and-go sites and seven congregate feeding sites in the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank area. Check out the link for more info. (Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.