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Weems-Botts Museum to Help Trace Family Histories

February 22, 2012 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
Historic Weems-Botts Museum is situated in Dumfries, Va. (Photo by: KJ Mushung)

Dumfries, Va. — The Weems-Botts Museum is hosting a free genealogy event to help visitors find their roots.

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Facebook Push Prompts Ice Cream Stand to Open Early

February 18, 2012 Business, Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
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Dumfries, Va. — A popular ice cream stand opened for the season two weeks early.

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General Assembly Honors Late Dumfries Mayor

February 8, 2012 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
Dumfries Town Manager DanTaber, Mayor Fred Yohey Jr. and Vice Mayor Nancy West talk at a Town Council Meeting. (KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

Richmond, Va. – Fred Elvin Yohey Jr. was a dedicated public servant to the town of Dumfries. He was on the town council from 1996 until 2004 and then served as mayor from 2006 until his death on Nov. 6.

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New Fire Chiefs Promoted

Pictured in the photo left to right: Assistant Chief Matt Smolsky, Operations Section Assistant Chief Lance McClintock, Community Safety Section Assistant Chief Tim Keen, Systems Support Section. (Submitted)

Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County has three new assistant fire chiefs.

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Prince William Parks Approves County Merger

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Members of the Prince William County Park Authority Board unanimously passed a resolution supporting the merger of the Park Authority into County Government as a new Parks and Recreation Department.

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Foreman Thinks Dumfries is Ready for New Energy

January 24, 2012 Dumfries, News, Politics Leave a Comment
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Dumfries, Va. – Dumfries Town Councilman Gerald Foreman II and Interim Mayor Nancy West are both running for mayor in a special election May 1 to determine who will serve the remaining two years of the term of the late Fred Yohey Jr.

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Waterfront Area Part of Dumfries’ Economic Development Plan

January 19, 2012 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
Dumfries Town Hall

Dumfries, Va. — Over the next eight months, Dumfries aims to revitalize the town’s older commercial neighborhoods, connect more visitors with its waterfront, and attract new businesses.

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Church Burglaries Suspect tied to Dumfries

January 13, 2012 Crime, Dumfries, Stafford Leave a Comment
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Stafford, Va. — One man faces charges in connection to a series of burglaries at churches in Stafford County, and some of the stolen items were found in Dumfries.

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Food Lion Stores Returning

The Bottom Dollar grocery store in Station Plaza in Woodbridge is one of several Bottom Dollar and Bloom stores in the Potomac Communities that will be converted to Food Lion stores as part of a plan to boost slumping sales. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Woodbridge, Va. — The Food Lion grocery store brand will be roaring back into the Potomac Communities.

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Park Wants Old Christmas Trees

(Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Woodbridge, Va. — Christmas has been over for a bit now. But if you still have your Christmas Tree, you can recycle it this weekend.

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Officers in Shooting Identified

January 6, 2012 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
Prince William Police Chief Charlie T. Deane

The officers involved in a shooting that killed a 21-year-old man suspected in a robbery last month have been identified.

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Nancy West to Run for Mayor

January 5, 2012 Dumfries, News, Politics 1 Comment
Dumfries Vice-Mayor Nancy West (Photo: KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

Dumfries, Va. – As Dumfries looks to elect a new town mayor in a special election, two councilmembers say they want the job.

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Dumfries Police Captain Sworn In

January 5, 2012 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
(Photo: KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

Dumfries Police Chief Robert Forker swears in the town’s new police captain, Rebecca Edwards, at the Dumfries Town Council meeting Jan. 3.

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Overnight Fire Displaces 2

December 28, 2011 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
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Triangle, Va. – A fire ripped through a Triangle home Tuesday night displacing two people.

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Police Shoot, Kill Suspect

December 22, 2011 Crime, Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
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Triangle, Va. — Police in Prince William County posted details of Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting that took the life of a man suspected in an armed burglary that same day.

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Dumfries Coffee Shop Serves Up Joe, Treats

December 22, 2011 Business, Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
Emoni’s Coffee and Desert Bar founder Cici Matthews. [Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com]

Emoni’s has been open for just three months, in the previous Dumfries Coffee location, but has already been warmly received by various members of the Dumfries community, due to Emoni’s wide variety of offerings and excellent baked treats. The word “emoni” means faith in Swahili, and Emoni’s CEO Cici Matthews has quite a bit of faith in her business and her product.

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Photos: Prince William Officials Sworn In

Prince William Sheriff Glen Hill is sworn in for his next term, a position he’s held since 2003. [Photo courtesy: Prince William County]

Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

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Fire Rips Through House

December 15, 2011 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
(Photo: Martin O’Connor)

Dumfries, Va. – A house went up in flames early Thursday in Montclair near Dumfries.

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Parade Winners Announced

December 14, 2011 Dumfries, News Leave a Comment
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Dumfries, Va. — Dumfries held its 37th Annual Holiday Parade on Saturday afternoon.

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$16 Million Radio Upgrade Proposed

The new public safety radio system eyed by officials in Prince William County would improve radio ability inside buildings, documents state.

Prince William County, Va. — The communication system used by first responders in Prince William County could soon get an upgrade.

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Police and Crime News

Paintball Gun Prompts Missile at Vehicle Charge

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North Stafford, Va. — A woman said a pickup driver pulled a gun on her and now two men face charges.

3 Nabbed in Target Store Larceny

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North Stafford, Va. — Authorities in Stafford County say they have three people in custody who have previously eluded sheriff’s deputies and security officers at big box retail stores.

Stafford Business Burglarized

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Stafford County, Va. — Stafford sheriff’s deputies said $60,000 in appliances is missing from a business on U.S. 1.

The Latest Traffic and Transit News

Fare Increase Public Hearings Announced

Virginia Railway Express passengers exit a train at the Brooke station in Stafford County. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Stafford, Va. — Virginia Railway Express will hold a series of public hearings to discuss a proposed three-percent fare increase that could take effect in July.

More Highway Signs Coming Down

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Woodbridge, Va. — Another highway sign at Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge is coming down tonight.

Snowfall Has Road Crews Ready

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Fredericksburg, Va. — Transportation officials in the Fredericksburg area report snow is falling on roads there.

Happenings in Our Communities

High School Play Focuses on Bullying

Mountain View High School in Stafford.

“Blow by Blow: An Original Morality Play” was conceived and devised and written by the director and cast. It deals with bullying.

Poll: Shackle Birthing Inmates?

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Should jails be able to shackle female inmates while they give birth?

Around Town

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Prince William County Supervisors get behind a higher tax rate, there’s more people flying the friendly skies from area airports, and Virginia’s Governor is backing down from his position of requiring women to have an ultrasound before getting an abortion, in this morning’s Around Town.