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Cars Welcome at Crow’s Nest Preserve

A new parking lot at Crow’s Nest Natural Preserve in Stafford County will accommodate 20 vehicles. (Photo submitted by: Paul Milde)

April 4, 2012

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve in Stafford County just became more visitor friendly.

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Parking Spaces Reduced at Stafford Lot

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April 4, 2012

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily reduce parking in the Route 630 (Courthouse Road) Commuter Parking Lot in Stafford County by approximately 40 spaces on Wednesday, Apr. 4 and Thursday, Apr. 5.

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Schieber Wins Garrisonville

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April 4, 2012

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — The Republican group of seven will remain intact.

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Garrisonville Decides Today

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April 3, 2012

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — It’s Election Day in the Garrisonville District as voters decide who will represent them on the Stafford Board of County Supervisors.

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Early Work Slated for 95 Express Lanes

I-95 south in Woodbridge. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

March 30, 2012

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — While final plans are not yet in place for High Occupancy Toll lanes on Interstate 95, transportation officials will begin preliminary work on the project next week.

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Teen Accused of Painting Racial Slur on Church

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March 30, 2012

STAFFORD, Va. — A teenager was arrested after a racial slur was found painted at a church earlier this month.

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Republican Wants Better Link Between Schools, Government

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March 30, 2012

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — In his short time on Stafford’s Board of County Supervisors, Ty Schieber has already seen a fair amount of controversy.

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Suspect Drove from D.C. to Stafford to Cash Check

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March 29, 2012

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Authorities arrested a man who they said tried to cash a forged check at a North Stafford bank.

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First Wetlands Mitigation Bank Approved

Julie J. Metz Wetland Bank in Woodbridge (mitigationbanking.org)

March 28, 2012

STAFFORD, Va. — Landowners in Stafford County can now reclaim wetlands on their property without petitioning the local government for approval.

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35 Recognized for Seat Belt Safety

Pictured left to right: Stafford County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Crane, Sheriff Charles Jett, Evette Russett, Hailey Russett, Ethan Brown, Noelle Brown, Savannah Russett and Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman Susan Stimpson.

March 28, 2012

STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office recently held their annual Saved by the Belt Award Ceremony honoring 35 citizens.

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Civil War Exhibit Rolling to Stafford

The Civil War 150 History Mobile trailer and exhibit commemorates the 150th anniversary of the start of the war.

March 27, 2012

STAFFORD, Va. — The Civil War is coming to schools in Stafford County by truck.

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iPads Taken from Walmart

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March 26, 2012

STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in helping to identify the individuals responsible for the shoplifting of over $7,000.00 worth of electronics from the Walmart store at 217 Garrisonville Road on Friday, March 23.

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Fire, Water Rescue all in a Days Work in Falmouth

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March 23, 2012

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — It was a busy night for rescue crews in Falmouth who helped pull three stranded swimmers to safety.

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Biplane Forced to Land in Stafford

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March 23, 2012

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A biplane landed at Stafford Regional Airport on Thursday afternoon escorted by a U.S. Coast Guard HH 65 Dolphin Helicopter.

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Update: Sign Work Begins at 7 p.m.

Va. 610 at I-95 in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

March 22, 2012

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. – A familiar marker that begs drivers to look up to find their way is coming down.

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Bed Bugs Reported in Area Hotels

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March 22, 2012

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A hotel guest in North Stafford got more than he bargained for on a recent trip, according to a website called “The Bedbug Registry.”

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First Ladies Campaigning in Area Today

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March 22, 2012

OCCOQUAN, Va. — Two former Virginia first ladies will tour portions of the Potomac Communities on Thursday, stumping for their husbands who are running for U.S. Senate.

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Tech and Research Park Vote Deferred

Quantico Corporate Center off U.S. 1 in Boswell's Corner. (Photo:Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

March 21, 2012

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford officials Tuesday night deferred a vote that would move forward on a plan to bring a technology and research center to the area.

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2 Charged in Metal Sting

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March 21, 2012

STAFFORD, Va. — An undercover investigation has led to charges for two men accused of purchasing steel used to form railroad tracks, which is illegal to possess in Virginia.

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Women Charged in Pepper Spray Case

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March 20, 2012

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A woman was pepper sprayed while sitting in a car with two other women, sheriff authorities said.

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