Fauquier principal Kraig Kelican succumbs to injuries from car accident
Kraig Kelican, principal of Fauquier High School and son of former James Wood High School football coach and athletic director Jerry Kelican, passed away Thursday.
He succumbed to injuries suffered in a car crash the morning of September 6th on I-66 in Fauquier County.
Kelican’s entire 34 year career was spent in Fauquier County as at teacher, assistant principal and principal.
Superintendent Major Warner issued a statement which included, “(Kraig) was a wonderful leader and champion of kids, and the Falcon community was better because of Kraig’s impact and leadership.”
The school has made support staff available for students and staff to guide them during their time of grief.
Superintendent Warner also asked the community to keep the Kelican Family and Falcon Nation in your thoughts and prayers.
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VDOT schedules lane closure for I-81 in Warren County
The Virginia Department of Transportation is scheduled to pour concrete for the widening of Route 840 (Water Plant Road) over I-81 southbound in Warren County on Tuesday, September 19.
The work requires the overnight lane closure of the left lane from 8 pm to 7 am from mile marker 298 to 300, near the I-81 and I 66 junction.
This is a regularly congested area so motorists should use caution when traveling through the work zone.
Drivers using Route 840 should be alert for flagger controlled traffic at the overpass bridge during the time of the scheduled work.
The bridge widening is part of the larger project to extend the on-ramp from I-66 to ease congestion and enhance safety.
The contract was originally awarded to Triton Construction for $7.1 million in May of 2022 with completion scheduled for November of 2024.
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VDOT continues snow removal
VDOT crews continue the snow removal process from the wintery mix from Friday afternoon and into the evening.
Drivers should be aware of changing road conditions due to low temperatures and high wind gusts.
As of Saturday, Interstate 66 and 81 have clear to minor conditions throughout most of the area.
Moderate to minor road conditions are reported on primary and secondary roads through the Valley.
For more information on road conditions, head to 511Virginia.org.
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