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Barking dog foils break-in in Fredericksburg

BY KEITH EPPS / THE FREE LANCE–STARA barking dog helped thwart a burglary in Fredericksburg this wee ... May 22 in The News Desk.

Where to pick berries around Fredericksburg

RELATED: Tips for picking berries with your kids BY KATIE THISDELL / THE FREE LANCE-STARStraw ... May 21 in The News Desk.

Gunman robs cabbie at Cobblestone Square in Fredericksburg

By KEITH EPPS A cab driver was robbed early Tuesday in Fredericksburg after he showed up to pick ... May 21 in The News Desk.

School Board approves new breakfast and lunch prices

The Fredericksburg School Board approved new breakfast, lunch and a la carte prices for students for ... May 20 in City Beat.

Heroin overdoses concern Fredericksburg area officials

BY KEITH EPPS / THE FREE LANCE–STAR Police are investigating a rash of recent suspected heroin over ... May 20 in The News Desk.

Pictures: Bonus photos from the Historic Half in Fredericksburg

Check out these fantastic images captured by Free Lance-Star photographers during the Historic Half ... May 19 in The News Desk.

Voices from the Historic Half, 5K and 10K in Fredericksburg

Runners from across the region shared their thoughts on running the Historic Half and related races ... May 19 in The News Desk.

Patrick Fernandez, Laura Garrow win Historic Half in Fredericksburg

Patrick Fernandez of Alexandria won the men's division - and was the first to cross the ... May 19 in The News Desk.

Video: Sean Astin in Fredericksburg for the Historic Half

Actor Sean Astin was the official starter for the Marine Corps Half Marathon in Fredericksburg. He s ... May 19 in The News Desk.

Marine band to play in Fredericksburg on Fourth of July

BY REGINA WEISS / THE FREE LANCE-STARRoberta Gold says she nearly fell off her chair when she receiv ... May 18 in The News Desk.

Fredericksburg's Historic Half: What you need to know

By PAMELA GOULD You don’t need to be a runner to enjoy this weekend’s Marine Corps Historic Half ... May 17 in The News Desk.

Hospital Hill at the Marine Corps Historic Half: 'Gotta own it!'

The Marine Corps Historic Half organizers decided to make 5K and 10K runners on Sunday run Hospital ... May 17 in The News Desk.

Spotsylvania man charged in theft of dead woman's credit card

William DarrBY KEITH EPPS / THE FREE LANCE–STAR A 35-year-old man has been arrested after being ... May 17 in The News Desk.

Police dog helps locate teen theft suspect

BY KEITH EPPS / THE FREE LANCE–STARA 17-year-old boy who was already wanted on other charges was arr ... May 16 in The News Desk.

Historic Half road closures planned in Fredericksburg

There are major significant changes to the road closures around Fredericksburg as a result of Sunday ... May 16 in The News Desk.

Pictures: Cicada invasion hits Fredericksburg area

Seventeen year Brood II cicadas emerge in the Leavells Crossing neighborhood in Spotsylvania today. ... May 16 in The News Desk.

Film actor Sean Astin will fire Historic Half starter pistol in Fredericksburg

Actor Sean Astin, best known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings," "The Goonies," and "Rudy," is joi ... May 15 in City Beat.

Pictures: Historic Half - a look back at 2012 race through Fredericksburg

Our photographers captured these images during the 2012 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon through ... May 15 in The News Desk.

City tax rate will remain level

BY PAMELA GOULD / THE FREE LANCE–STARFredericksburg City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to fund c ... May 14 in The News Desk.

ARB gives approvals to Fredericksburg condominium project

The proposed One Hanover condominium project in downtown Fredericksburg won preliminary approval ... May 14 in Business Insider.

Gunshot alerts Fredericksburg police to home invasion robbery

BY KEITH EPPS THE FREE LANCE–STAR Fredericksburg police are investigating a home-invasion robbery ... May 14 in The News Desk.

Fredericksburg City Council balks at funding request

BY PAMELA GOULD / THE FREE LANCE-STARThe majority of Fredericksburg City Council on Monday supported ... May 13 in The News Desk.

Fredericksburg EDA approves Virginia Outdoor Center grant

The Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority on Monday approved a $15,500 grant to the Virginia ... May 13 in Business Insider.

Fredericksburg seen as 'ideal' city for minor league baseball

Fredericksburg would be an "ideal location for minor league baseball," a Washington-based firm told ... May 13 in Business Insider.

Fredericksburg City Council tries to wrap up its budget

BY PAMELA GOULD / THE FREE LANCE–STAR Fredericksburg homeowners have faced the prospects of every ... May 13 in The News Desk.

Daily Crime Report 5/17/2013 Recent police reports and arrests in Fredericksburg: BURGLARY/LARCENY/FRAUD: George Washington Motel, 1320 Jefferson Davis Hwy, 5/12 – 5/13 12:0 (more...)

Daily Crime Report 5/16/2013 Recent police reports and arrests in Fredericksburg: PURSE SNATCHING: 600 block Sophia St, 5/14 11:00 p.m.  A female employee of a downtown busi (more...)

Daily Crime Report 5/14/2013 ROBBERY: 100 block Farrell Ln, 5/14 3:00 a.m.  Police responded to a home invasion robbery where the three adult residents, a mother and son and a (more...)