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Town Talk

Heard every weekday morning from 8-9am on NewsTalk 1230, WFVA, host Ted Schubel talks with Fredericksburg, Virginia, area leaders about events and issues affecting the region.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock River Habitat...

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2025/07/11

Jason Tickle with an overview as we approach the beginning of building in Ladysmith. How you can get involved as a volunteer. How you can get involved financially. crrhfh.org

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00:44:13

LISTEN: Town Talk/Leashes of Valor

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2025/07/10

Jason Haag and Chris Bowers. The non-profit provides service dogs to post 9/11 veterans. Updates on the need for fosters, partnerships with area businesses and the need for monthly donors. leashesofvalor.org or info@leashesofvalor.org

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00:45:13

LISTEN: Brompton Community School

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2025/07/09

Middle School teacher Cyndi Creighton and Founder/Director Amber Dawson talk about the K-8 school in Fredericksburg. We talk about the master-based learning model, the curriculum, the outdoor focus and risky play. bromptoncommunityschool.org

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00:45:03

LISTEN: Town Talk/Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center

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2025/07/08

A place and a process--giving voice, hope and healing to abused children. Elizabeth McNally talks about the importance of forensic nurses in their work. Safe Harbor has applied for a grant to teach the community how to spot and report abuse. safeharborva.org

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00:45:18

LISTEN: Town Talk/Legal Aid Works

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2025/07/07

Executive Director Ann Kloeckner talks about disaster planning. Whether it's from a hurricane, or a tornado, storm or fire, there are documents you will need to produce. We talk about what to set aside and where to keep it. To develop a checklist go to ladrc.org. Info on the work of Legal Aid Works: legalaidworks.org

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00:44:47

LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Commonwealth's...

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2025/07/03

Libby Humphries talks about the Fredericksburg Therapeutic Docket. This new specialty docket in District focuses on misdemeanor offenses where the defendant has serious mental illness. It will provide earlier interventions than often possible on felony specialty dockets.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Micah Ecumenical Ministries

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2025/07/02

Meghann Cotter with an update on the Jeremiah Community. We also talk about the potential impact of budget cuts, and dealing with the heat. micahfredericksburg.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater

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2025/07/01

"Bridging Troubled Waters, A Memoir." Ambassador Bridgewater--from Fredericksburg--reflects growing up in segregated Fredericksburg to becoming a Foreign Service Officer. She talks about her time in South Africa and work and friendship with Nelson Mandela.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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2025/06/26

Sean Bonney and Raya Nickerson. Sean is getting ready to retire after 30+ years with the library. Raya is taking his place as the new Director of Community Engagement. Sean has not only seen the library enter and thrive with technology--he's implemented most of it. It's a fascinating look back. We also talk about Summer Reading and Fun Fests. librarypoint.org

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00:44:53

LISTEN: Town Talk/Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm

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2025/06/25

Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis preview 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford. $10-4. $1.00 admission ages 3-up. Parking and shuttle details at kenmore.org

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg

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2025/06/24

Dave the Computer Guy talks about technology and hot cars--keep them out of the heat! Discussion on the end of Windows 10, surge protection, battery backups, internet speed and how the internet connects the world.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Tree Fredericksburg

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2025/06/23

Mike Blashford and Anne Little preview the Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival in September. Online reservations for trees and shrubs starts August 6th for residents of 22401 and August 13th for other Virginia residents. We also talk about taking care of plants in the extreme heat and a way to keep mosquitos out of your yard. treefredericksburg.org

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00:44:52

LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock United Way

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2025/06/20

Coming to a close. Rappahannock United Way President Janel Donohue talks about her upcoming retirement and the decision this spring by the organization to close. We talk about the impact RUW has had in the region for 86 years.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums

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2025/06/19

Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming programs at the James Monroe Museum and Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. We discuss Art After Hours, Sketchy History, History Trivia and Cars and Coffee. Also, bringing Eliza home.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Riverside Center for the...

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2025/06/18

Director Penny Ayn Maas, Adrianne Hick (Diana) and Andrew Foote (Dan) join Patrick A'Hearn to talk about "Next to Normal," July 2nd thru August 3. The musical explores a family's struggle with the effects, impact and treatment of mental illness. The hope is this production will help prompt discussions to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Additionally, the portrayal of therapy, medication, and the struggle for stability provides insights and encourages viewers to reflect on their

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LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Admissions

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2025/06/17

Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski talk about using the summer for college visits. To register for a summer tour: umw.edu/visit We talk about writing a college essay and affordability.

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania...

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2025/06/16

Beth Parnicza and Pete Maugle talk about what's available at the four parks--there are programs and some activities for kids. Previewing History at Sunset and Summer Spotsylvania Hikes.

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00:45:39

LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Association of...

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2025/06/13

Lauren Tate (Long and Foster-Managing Broker/2025 FAAR President) and Kim McClellan (Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors) talk about the latest sales/inventory numbers and what it all means. We also talk about strategies for home buyers and sellers. faarmembers.com

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LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Fire and Rescue

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2025/06/12

Deputy Fire Chief Ben Gouldman and Public Information Officer Katie Brady talk about fireworks safety, overall summer safety when at a picnic or having a fire in a fire pit. We also talk about firefighter training and coordination.

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LISTEN: Inform Fredericksburg

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2025/06/11

Matt Kelly and Rick Pullen talk about transparency in local government. Topics include the Thurman Brisben Center, taxes and data centers.

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