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Power Restored in Occoquan

We lost one relatively low and weak sea wall at 307 Mill Street (Brambles), but luckily it did not result in flooding of adjoining properties. (Photo/ Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta)

October 30, 2012

The tiny village of Occoquan remains without power this afternoon, and is cleaning up after a seawall failed

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Roads Closed in Prince William County

(Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

October 30, 2012

Officials are telling people to stay indoors and keep of area roads so crews can clean up storm damage.

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Sandy Leaves Power Outages, Closed Roads

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October 30, 2012

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Names on Police Chief Panel Leaked

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October 28, 2012

With the names of the interview panel leaked, the man who pushed for their release reacts to the news.

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Shoppers Stock Up Ahead of Sandy

Shoppers at a Walmart store in Woodbridge wait in lines to purchase supplies to ride out Sandy.

October 28, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy moves its way toward the Potomac Communities, families and companies all over Northern Virginia are preparing.

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Area Conditions to Worsen Sunday Night

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October 27, 2012

Sandy is on again, off again as the massive tropical cyclone is once again upgraded to a hurricane

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Prince William Withholds Names in Search for Police Chief

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October 24, 2012

One man’s push for transparency in government has been met with pushback.

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Ghost Stories Told at an Occoquan Campfire

Tommy and Tiffany Moore sit beside the fire while ghost stories are told. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

October 23, 2012

Scary stories told around a campfire; its a classic fall memory that was served up last night at Occoquan Regional Park.

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Workhouse Holds Second Arts Gala

Paul Berry and Sally Merten at the Gala cocktail reception. (Submitted photo)

October 23, 2012

The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton held its second annual Arts Gala on Saturday.

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Dancers Raising Funds at Occoquan’s Rockledge Mansion

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October 23, 2012

Cocktail reception attire is required; masks will be provided at the event. Enjoy the entertainment while having cocktails and eating hors’dourves.

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Twice Delayed Gas Line Relocation Starts Tonight

Crews work to relocate a gas line at Potomac Crest townhomes at Occoquan and Old Bridge roads.

October 15, 2012

Officials hope the third time is the charm for an attempt to relocate a six-inch gas line near Occoquan.

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Bonfire, Ghost Stories Planned at Occoquan Regional Park

The Town of Occoquan.

October 12, 2012

There are burning desires to build a better regional identify for the Occoquan area and a bonfire might be the way to do just that.

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Occoquan Shops to Treat Dogs this Halloween

Elaine Carmack and her dog, Sassi, greet customers at Fetch Dog and Cat Bakery Boutique.

October 10, 2012

Some dogs will finally get their treats this Halloween.

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Occoquan A ‘Prettiest Painted Town’

Occoquan's historic district along Mill Street. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

October 4, 2012

Occoquan is one of the prettiest painted places in America.

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New Rule Ensures Seized Lands Used for Public Good

(File) Prince William At-large Chairman Corey Stewart announces his bid for Virginia Lt. Governor with his wife, Maria, at his side.

October 3, 2012

A problem in Norfolk has found a solution in Prince William County.

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Occoquan Residents Warned of Loud Noise from Dams

The Town of Occoquan.

October 2, 2012

Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta in an email to constituents today noted when it rains the pumps at the nearby dam could get loud

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Occoquan Merchants Association Disbands

Occoquan's historic district along Mill Street. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

September 28, 2012

The Occoquan Merchants Association is no more.

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Occoquan School Board Candidates Square Off on Funding, Teacher Pay

Debate Moderator and WTOP-FM reporter Mark Segraves introduces the candidates for the Occoquan District School Board Seat, Lori Bauckman-Moore, Stanley Bender, Lillie Jessie, and Michael Wooten. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

September 27, 2012

In a room of just over 50 voters who came to hear School Board candidates debate, by a show of hands only five of them were undecided.

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Prince William Using Risk Scores to Determine Budget

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September 25, 2012

Prince William County will bring back a numbers system to decide funding priorities for the fiscal 2014 budget.

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Occoquan Craft Fair This Weekend

The Town of Occoquan.

September 25, 2012

It is craft time in Occoquan once more as the town prepares to hold its annual Fall Craft Show.

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