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Paintball Gun Prompts Missile at Vehicle Charge

February 22, 2012 Crime, Stafford Leave a Comment
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North Stafford, Va. — A woman said a pickup driver pulled a gun on her and now two men face charges.

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At-Large Chair Could Change Stafford Board Makeup

February 22, 2012 News, Politics, Stafford Leave a Comment
Stafford Aquia Supervisor Paul Milde

Stafford, Va. — An ongoing effort to explore the addition of an At-large Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors took another turn, but not before lengthy debate on the issue.

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Kaine Campaigns in North Stafford

February 18, 2012 News, Politics, Stafford Leave a Comment
U.S. Senate candidate Timothy M. Kaine meets with veterans and local politicians at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant in North Stafford on Saturday. (Submitted)

North Stafford, Va. – Timothy M. Kaine met Saturday with veterans and local politicians at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant.

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Crash Slows Traffic on Va. 610

February 18, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
A crash on Va. 610 slowed traffic on Saturday.

North Stafford, Va. – Traffic on Va. 610 in North Stafford slowed about 3:30 p.m. Saturday after rescue crews were called to a fender bender at Eustace Drive.

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Kaine Meeting with Veterans at Globe & Laurel

February 17, 2012 News, Politics, Stafford Leave a Comment
Virginia State Senator Toddy Puller appeared Saturday with former Governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine to tout her record on working to improve the U.S. 1 corridor (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

North Stafford, Va. — Former Virginia Gov. Timothy Kaine will stump in the Potomac Communties on Saturday in his bid for the U.S. Senate.

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Courthouse Road Reopened

February 16, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
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Stafford, Va. — Things are back to normal this morning on roads near Stafford County’s courthouse.

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Pack ‘N Ship Store Moving

February 15, 2012 Business, Stafford Leave a Comment
Pack 'N Ship Store in on U.S. 1 in Stafford.

North Stafford, Va. — The owner of the Pack ‘N Ship Store in Aquia Park said he’s moving one building over in search of cheaper rent.

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Residents Invited to Meeting About 503-Acre Reservoir

February 14, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
Work on the foundation stabilization of the Rocky Pen Run Reservoir is still ongoing. (Photo/Marty van Duyne)

Stafford County, Va. — Residents are invited to get an update on one of the region’s largest public works project.

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College Wants Stafford Campus

February 8, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
Dr. David Sam

Stafford, Va. — Germanna Community College hopes to acquire 50 acres of land to expand in Stafford County.

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Water Main Break Closes Harrell Road

February 7, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
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Stafford County, Va. — A water main break has closed a thoroughfare in Stafford County.

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Stafford County To Host Telecommunications Summit

February 7, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
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The summit is part of an effort by the Board of Supervisors to improve the local business climate by focusing on two major issues: 1) local telecommunications access by the business community and 2) further defining the mission of a local Research and Technology Park.

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Crews Clean Up Fuel Spill on I-95

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A driver is charged in a crashed that caused fuel to spill on I-95 this morning.

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Farmhouse Will Be Razed for New Modular Fire Station

February 7, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
Fire crews in North Stafford have outgrown a farmhouse built in 1920 that was converted to a firehouse in 2008. (Photo: Stafford County)

North Stafford, Va. – Firefighters have outgrown a farmhouse turned fire station in North Stafford.

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Supervisors to Make Stops in County This Week

February 6, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
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Stafford County, Va. — The Stafford County Board of Supervisors are taking their show on the road.

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Tow Truck Driver Charged in Crash

February 6, 2012 News, Stafford 1 Comment
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Stafford, Va. — One man was taken to a hospital and later charged in a crash that closed a portion of I-95 about 10 a.m. Sunday.

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Search and Rescue Launched for Man Stuck in Marsh

February 4, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
A Quantico Water Rescue vehicle prepares to leave the Aquia Harbour marina after a successful search and rescue mission on Feb. 4, 2012. (Photo by: KJ Mushung)

Stafford, Va. — A LifeEvac helicopter and various water rescue boats were dispatched from Aquia Harbour, Willow Landing and Widewater in search of a man who was stuck in the marsh but didn’t know his exact location.

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Wine Wedding Reception Used to Promote Stafford

February 3, 2012 Our Communities, Stafford 1 Comment
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Stafford, Va. — If you grow up around wine it’s fitting that your wedding reception is held at a winery.

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Garrisonville Absentee Registration Begins Feb. 17

January 31, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
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Absentee voting for the upcoming special election on April 3, 2012, for the Garrisonville District seat on the Stafford Board of Supervisors begins on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Stafford’s Voter Registration Office located at 1300 Courthouse Road.

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Plan Would Transform Courthouse Area

January 26, 2012 News, Stafford Leave a Comment
A rendering of what a newly developed area near Stafford County’s courthouse shows a walk able streetscape environment with shops, apartments, contained in three-story buildings.

Stafford, Va. — The plan to give Stafford a new downtown will have to wait.

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Early Morning Crash Closes Joshua Road

January 25, 2012 Stafford Leave a Comment
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North Stafford, Va. — A man was trapped inside his car this morning after it crashed in North Stafford.

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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.