Delegate Margaret Ransone

11/23/2023

Many blessings to be thankful for! I wish your family and friends a wonderful Thanksgiving and give thanks to our Lord that has our plan.

11/15/2023

Tremendous loss

11/15/2023

It is with deep sorrow I share the news of the passing of Janet Brooking, Executive Director of DriveSmartVa. Janet worked with families that went through tragic accidents and worked tirelessly to make our roads safe. She started many campaigns and partnerships that will continue on. Our prayers for her friends and family. We are all safer for her great work and commitment to make our highways safe.🙏🙌

Celebrate the life of Janet Brooking, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel.

11/10/2023

Throughout the course of American history, courageous men and women have taken up arms to secure, defend, and maintain these core principles upon which our Nation’s freedoms depend. Our Veterans are recognized this weekend may we Honor them and thank them each day for this freedom!!

11/08/2023

Congratulations to Delegate-Elect Hillary Pugh Kent on her outstanding victory to serve the new 67th District. She did a fantastic job over the last few months sharing her views and meeting thousands of voters throughout six counties. I am confident she will carry her energetic leadership to Richmond. Great job Hillary!

11/01/2023

Many prayers for Mike’s family. He was an incredible American and Patriot that served his country, believed in freedom and continued to share and preserve history for all to understand its significance in our lives today. We were all blessed by his presence.

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09/22/2023

We now have been upgraded to a Tropical Storm as a reminder VDOT monitors the bridges and will post wind advisories. IF we reach 45 mph sustained winds VDOT issues a bridge closure.

Please plan ahead now we are expecting large amounts of rain along with wind. Make sure you are prepared to report an outage and all of your cell phones are fully charged now.
VDOT crews will work 24 hours a day as needed, in alternating shifts, to address any safety hazards on state-maintained roads and bridges. Tree removal contractors have been placed on standby to assist VDOT with debris removal as needed.

What Travelers Should Know

Never drive across a flooded roadway. The underlying road or bridge may be damaged or completely washed away beneath flood waters, and a few inches of water can sweep vehicles downstream. Turn around, don’t drown!
Do not try to move or drive around a barricade.
Avoid flood-prone areas, especially along creeks and other low-lying areas.
If you come across a downed power line, do not try to move it. Contact your local authorities.
Be alert for tree limbs and other debris in the roadway. Even small branches and other debris can damage a car or cause the driver to lose control.
Keep headlights on while it’s raining: it’s the law.
Report downed trees, flooding, or other roadway hazards to VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623) or online at https://my.vdot.virginia.gov.
High Winds Protocol for Major Bridges

VDOT will monitor sustained winds on major river crossings in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula:
Robert O. Norris Bridge, which carries Route 3 over the Rappahannock River between Lancaster and Middlesex counties
Downing Bridge, which carries Route 360 over the Rappahannock River between Richmond County and the Town of Tappahannock
Route 223 bridge over Milford Haven, which connects mainland Mathews County with Gwynn's Island
Eltham Bridge, which carries Route 30/Route 33 traffic over the Pamunkey River and connects the Town of West Point and New Kent County
Lord Delaware Bridge, which carries Route 33 over the Mattaponi River and connects the Town of West Point and King and Queen County
If sustained winds reach 30 mph over a period of 30 minutes, or there are frequent wind gusts of 45 mph or greater, VDOT will post a high winds advisory notice on these bridges. High-profile vehicles such as tractor-trailers, box trucks, and large vans and SUVs are advised to not cross these bridges when a high winds advisory is posted. Trucks carrying small or empty loads may be especially at risk.

When sustained winds reach 45 mph or above over a period of 15 minutes, VDOT crews will post a bridge closure notice. However, bridges will not be physically barricaded.

Notices will be posted on message boards staged at the bridges, and communicated through VDOT news releases and social media.

Northern Neck Ferry Service

The Merry Point Ferry in Lancaster County and the Sunnybank Ferry in Northumberland County will not operate today and Saturday, Sept. 23, due to forecasted weather. These ferries do not operate on Sundays. They carry a maximum of 16 tons and 6 passengers.

Additional Resources

Download the 511Virginia free mobile app
Follow VDOT Fredericksburg District on X
Join the VDOT Fredericksburg District Facebook group page

VDOT is responsible for mowing vegetation on state maintained roadways only. Mowing is scheduled on an annual basis and typically begins in late April and ends in late October. On interstates, primary roads, and high-volume secondary roads, crews mow up to 18 feet from the pavement’s edge or to th...

09/01/2023

This is so very important 🙌 for our guardians to protect our young people! Please share!

Regional Law Enforcement Officials Urge Parents to Be Aware of Teenager’s Online Presence

A critical and timely message from Fredericksburg Police Chief Layton, King George County Sheriff Giles, Spotsylvania County Sheriff Harris, Stafford County Sheriff Decatur, and City of Fredericksburg Sheriff Foster.

Smartphones have forever changed how we communicate, and while there are many benefits to having a small computer in the palm of your hand, there are also many negatives, especially for teenagers.

Across the region, law enforcement agencies have seen how one social media post or video can quickly spiral out of control, resulting in violence, fights, and even homicide. The trajectory for our youth when they engage in this type of online behavior is detrimental and affects their family, friends, classmates, teams, etc.
All of us are committed to keeping our youth safe. Still, we need you, the parents and caregivers, to help us by being aware and monitoring your children's digital footprint and talking to them about the ramifications of a loaded social media post.

While you may not be able to monitor all of your child's activities, there are things you can do to prevent and protect your child from harmful digital behavior:

• Monitor their social media sites, apps, and browsing history

• Review or reset your child's phone location and privacy settings

• Follow or friend your teen on social media sites or have another trusted adult follow them

• Establish rules about appropriate digital behavior, content, and apps

• Know your child's user names and passwords for email and social media

• Install a digital monitoring app or software on your child's phone that restricts content, blocks domains, and allows you to view your child's online activity, including social media, without looking at your child's device every day

• Stay up-to-date on the latest apps, social media platforms, and digital slang used by children and teens
For more information on how to talk with your child about their online choices or information on the impacts of social media on youth, visit StopBullying.gov

08/27/2023

Very proud of Lancaster County Public Schools and everyone involved with the continued progress of their construction and education programs for the students. Great teamwork!

08/10/2023

Thank you Supervisor “Ronnie” Jett for contributing so much to our community. We miss you but you left an everlasting impact throughout the Northern Neck through your service and a huge impact in the seafood industry. Your spirit lives on!

06/06/2023

🇺🇸🙏Thank you Veterans and Families.

06/05/2023

Our community is celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates! We are all so proud of you and your many talents. 🙌