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Partnership formed between Grays Photo Studio and Stafford County Economic Development to aid in renovation efforts

By Beccy Tanner St. John’s century-old photo studio, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, is about to get an interior make-over. The board at the W.R. Gray Photo Studio at 116 N. Main has created a partnership with Stafford County’s Economic Development office to help finish the building’s interior.  The building […]

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Giving Tuesday is all about supporting your favorite local nonprofit organizations

By Beccy Tanner Stafford County’s two area community foundations are gearing up one of the largest global giving days ever – Giving Tuesday, which falls this year on Nov. 28. Worldwide, it’s a movement that promotes “radical generosity,” according to the organization’s website: www.givingtuesday.org. Locally, it means the Golden Belt Community Foundation and the South-Central […]

Films made by St. John Teens Chosen for Prestigeous Film Festival in New York City. One Student Needs Your Help.

The St. John AV Productions class submitted two films for consideration in the prestigious international All American High School Film Festival.  At the end of July students Fabian Garcia, Connor Gilespie, and Mackenzie Hacker found out that their films were made official selections!  They were selected from 2,500 submissions, sent from all 50 states and […]

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St. John’s Homecoming Festival promises old-fashioned fun, games, concert, and prizes

By Beccy Tanner Mark your calendars for Oct. 21st for our Homecoming Festival.The all-day event includes a chili cook off, concert, a pickleball tournament, horseshoe tournament, face-painting, a petting zoo, carnival games, free barbecue and so much more.Most of the events will be in and around the square.  “Well, I think it’s a great community […]