Fredericksburg is one of many cities touched by the lifeguard shortage sweeping the nation. Shortages are disrupting regularly scheduled classes, camps and free swim hours, but reports say it is comparatively better than previous years. “This is actually one of our best recruitment years —when it co...

The Fredericksburg City Council met for its bi-weekly regular meeting Tuesday to discuss a charter review committee and consider the council’s recognition, proclamation and honor policy. Also on the docket was an update from City Manager Clinton Bailey on developments, projects, financial and miscel...