Geez, when I suggested that Sheriff Charlie Jett’s visions of flash mobs looting Stafford County convenience stores were affecting his policing strategy, during the #BananaMan brouhaha, I had no idea that several weeks later that Fredericksburg would be the sight …

Sheriff Jett’s Nightmares Come True, Thriller Flash Mob Hits the ‘Burg Read more »

It seems that Sheriff Jett wasn’t a big fan of our recent post about crime being up big in Stafford County. So instead of fighting crime Sheriff Jett did what any reasonable person would do: he set out to slice …

Sheriff Jett’s 6-Year “Glitch” Read more »

I don’t know about you, but here in the Fredericksburg area—during the early autumn months of odd-numbered years—I am struck by how state roads that for two years prior remained pockmarked with Buick-sized potholes suddenly are milled and expertly paved. …

What Has “BananaMan” Taught Us? It’s Politics, Stupid! Read more »

Could a lack of accountability by the Stafford County School Board have led to the hiring of Dr. Karen Spillman, the Colonial Forge High School principal who we discovered—through publicly available sources—was convicted in 2007 in Prince William County, Virginia …

Accountability – It Doesn’t Come Cheap Read more »

As we reported last night, Stafford County Schools Superintendent Randy Bridges acted smartly and decisively to end the #BananaMan brouhaha; Superintendent Bridges’ formal statement apologized for actions taken [by the Colonial Forge High School principal Dr. Karen Spillman and deputies …

BananaMan Saga Ends, But StaffCo Schools “Accountability” Controversy Continues Read more »

The recent “Banana Man” incident at Colonial Forge High School has brought to light some serious past actions regarding Principal Karen Spillman. LeavingMyMarc.com has uncovered that Prince William County police charged “Karen C. Spillman” with Public Intoxication in July 2007 (click …

Colonial Forge’s Banana-Republic Dictator Has Record of Public Intoxication Read more »

UPDATE 2: Stafford County Schools Superintendent Randy Bridges has just issued a lengthy apology: “My staff, under my direction, has reviewed the recent actions at Colonial Forge High School relating to the wearing of yellow tee shirts and other activities …

Banana Man’s Suspension Suspended Read more »