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Unearthed Bullets Date Back to 1918

February 20, 2012 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

Quantico, Va. — A large amount of ammunition dating back to the early 20th Century was unearthed at Quantico.

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Historians Will Identify Area Residents’ Artifacts

February 17, 2012 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. (KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

Triangle, VA – That old handgun your granddad gave you has just been laying around collecting dust, but it could have an interesting history. And what about that old tattered flag you found in the attic, is it a piece worth preserving? Bring your treasured items and old relics to the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to let curators and historians help answer your “What is this?” questions.

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Exhibit Showcases Wounded Warriors

January 27, 2012 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
Marine 2nd Lt. Fernando Perez stops to admire the photographs in the “Focus on Ability: Celebrating Our Wounded, Ill and Injured Marines’ Achievements” exhibit at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. Most of the photographs use selective color making the subject, a wounded Marine, standout from the background. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

The National Museum of the Marine Corps’ newest temporary exhibit, titled “Focus on Ability: Celebrating Our Wounded, Ill and Injured Marines’ Achievements,” features photographs and artwork of wounded, ill and injured Marines thriving on their journey to recovery.

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Football Players Headed to Quantico to Help Warriors

January 18, 2012 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
Former Patriots running back Tony Collins signing autographs after a recent Game Day event. (Submitted)

Quantico, Va. — NFL players this weekend will help some of this nation’s combat warrior’s transition back into daily life after returning from battle.

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Quantico: Weather Enhanced Blast Impact

December 30, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

Quantico, Va. — What do you get when you mix a 500-pound bomb and just the right weather conditions? A big boom that was felt across the Potomac Communities on Thursday.

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Boom Rattles Residents

December 29, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

Quantico, Va. — What was that loud noise that rattles windows and nerves heard about 2:20 p.m.?

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Marine Injured in Blaze

December 21, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

Quantico, Va. — A fire at Quantico on Tuesday sent a Marine to Washington Hospital Center’s Burn unit.

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Mobile DMV Opens

December 19, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton, Senator Linda “Toddy” Puller, Base Commander Colonel Daniel Choike, Sergeant Major Laura Brown and DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb open the DMV 2 Go location at Quantico. (Quantico Public Affairs office)

Quantico, Va. — Quantico just got a DMV office, even if it’s open just one day a month.

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2 Stuck at Marine Museum

December 15, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
National Museum of the Marine Corps (Mary Davidson)

Triangle, Va. — There was some hair-raising moments this morning for two people that became stuck in an elevator at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

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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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Quantico Death Ruled Accidental

November 28, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
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Quantico, Va. — A man was found dead Sunday morning in Quantico after he was struck by a train.

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Marines to Kick off Toys for Tots

November 15, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
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Quantico, Va. — Marines will run on Friday for their annual Toys for Tots charity.

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Bank Closing? Say it ain’t so

November 10, 2011 News, Quantico 1 Comment
Quantico's only bank announced it wants to close.  (Photo: KJ Mushung)

Quantico, Va. — The Bank of America at 301 Potomac Avenue in Quantico wants to close for good.

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Popular Quantico Pub Reopening

November 2, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Command Post Pub on Potomac Avenue in Quantico, once popular among Marines and locals, will reopen next week for the first time since it closed in late 2010. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Quantico, Va. — The Command Post Pub in Quantico is about to get new life Monday.

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Quantico Plans Brig Closure

October 25, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

Quantico, Va. — There are plans to close the brig at Quantico Marine Corps Base by the end of the year, according to the Associated Press.

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BRAC Committee Releases Final Report

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The Quantico Growth Management Committee said the major relocation was completed with no major impacts to traffic in the Quantico area.

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Officials Focused on Afghan Transition Meet at Quantico

August 31, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

Quantico, Va. –– On the same day that Americans awoke to the news that this August was the bloodiest month ever in our almost 10-year-long war in Afghanistan, the Marine Corps University at Quantico hosted a symposium on the coming transition in that war-torn land.

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New Voting Cards in the Mail

The seal of Prince William County, Va.

Woodbridge, Va. — The recent decennial redistricting process has prompted Prince William officials to issue new voter cards.

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New Quantico High School Plans Dependent Upon Funding

July 29, 2011 News, Quantico Leave a Comment
The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

Quantico, Va. — A plan to replace Quantico Middle / High School is in place, now it’s up to congress to provide the money, officials say.

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Tips to Beat Excessive Heat

It's a heatwave!

As the mercury continues its climb toward the century mark, officials are warning residents to do everything they can to keep cool.

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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.