Dumfries
Alexander to Bid Adios to Dumfries
June 22, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– Dumfries’ Town Manager has accepted a similar position in Culpeper.
Boys & Girls Club Reopens
June 21, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– The Boys and Girls Club in Dumfries is ready to reopen its doors for the first time in more than two years.
Emails, Cell Phone Safety Messages Win Award
June 17, 2011
Fire and rescue officials in Prince William County were honored for their work on broadcasting safety messages.
Schools Get New Start Times
June 16, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– Some Prince William County Schools will be starting and ending their day at a different time next year. Prince William County uses a three-tier approach when busing children to school which allows drivers to serve multiple routes.
Dumfries.com Transfer on Hold
June 15, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– Dumfries’ website is getting a makeover, but it won’t immediately be known as Dumfries.com.
Parents Must Re-Register for Schools Info
June 15, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– In an ongoing effort to keep parents involved and informed in their child’s education, Prince William County Schools will be switching to Parent Portal, an online interface for parents.
If Kids Play, Parents Must Learn About Concussions
June 14, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– Following concussion-related deaths and students who committed suicide last year, a new policy affecting student athletes in Prince William County will begin in September.
Feds Approve Prince William Redistricting
June 14, 2011
Prince William County, Va. –– The federal government has approved Prince William County’s decennial redistricting plan.
HOV Violators Targeted
June 14, 2011
Taking the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes on Interstate 95 Tuesday? Make sure your car has three or more occupants.
Storms Possible Tonight
June 11, 2011
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Prince William County until 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Special Olympics Torch Passed on U.S. 1
June 10, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– The torch that heralds the beginning of Virginia’s Special Olympics Summer Games passed through the Potomac Communities.
Video: Large Hail, Strong Storms Hit Area
June 10, 2011
Woodbridge, Va. –– A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Potomac Communities late Thursday night bringing reports of ping pong-ball size hail in Woodbridge.
Dumfries’ Budget Increases with Saved Funds
June 9, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– Virginia’s oldest chartered town will spend $4.3 million in operating costs over the next year.
Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday
June 7, 2011
The heat and humidity will make a return to the Potomac Communities on Wednesday.
Drowsy, Unsafe Drivers Targeted
June 7, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– Virginia State Police over the next 72 hours are getting tough on commercial vehicle safety.
Blaze Burns Deck, Attic
June 7, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– Two dogs were pulled from a burning home in Dumfries this morning.
Caddigan Keeps Vision for Triangle
June 6, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– Maureen Caddigan in her fifth bid for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors set her top campaign priorities Sunday.
Dumfries Proposes $4.3 Million Budget
June 6, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– Dumfries residents will have a chance to chime in on the town’s $4.3 million proposed budget increase on Tuesday.
Around Town
June 6, 2011
Some are disappointed Virginia’s leaders have not made good on promises to bring high-speed rail to the state, some roads in the area may never be widened at all, and with profits at the most popular social networking site on the decline, what does that mean for another coupon site based in Washington? All stories handpicked by PotomacLocal.com.
Learning Their Lines in Home School
June 3, 2011
Dumfries, Va. –– The Pirates of the Caribbean took to the big screen once again this year, but this weekend Pirates of Penzance will take the stage in Dumfries.
