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Letter: Uranium Mining Decision Should Have Been Open

January 21, 2012 Letters Leave a Comment
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I applaud the governor’s decision to maintain the moratorium for now. However, a decision to move this process forward should have been an open process, especially if the mining will take place in our backyard

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Letter: Postal Service Changing but Cannot Stand Alone

January 2, 2012 Letters 1 Comment
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In a digital world, businesses and individuals have choices in the way they communicate. Although the Postal Service facilitates trillions in commerce annually, and supports a $900 billion mailing industry that employs almost 8 million people, it must have the tools and the motivations to effectively compete for customers.

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Letter: Principi Vows Same Vision, Energy, Focus

November 23, 2011 Letters Leave a Comment
Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi

With Thanksgiving upon us, I would like to take this opportunity to give thanks to the residents of Woodbridge for re-electing me to a second term.

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Letter: Royse Concedes, Urges Supporters to Stay Active

November 9, 2011 Letters Leave a Comment
Chris Royse

In every campaign, there is a victor and the vanquished. Today, I congratulate Frank Principi and wish him well in his next term serving the people of Woodbridge on the County Board of Supervisors.

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Letter: Vote for Fred Sweat

October 27, 2011 Letters Leave a Comment
Fred C. Sweat (Submitted)

I am writing in support of Fred Sweat for Supervisor in Stafford County’s Griffis-Widewater District.

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Letter: Chamber Supports I-95 HOT Lanes

September 28, 2011 Letters 1 Comment
I-95 south in Woodbridge. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Research from George Mason University found that construction of the I-95 project is expected to support 8,000 jobs and create significant opportunities for small businesses and contractors.

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Letter: Frederick Will Work to End BPOL Tax

September 21, 2011 Letters Leave a Comment
Jeff Frederick

The 36th Senate District of Virginia needs new leadership, and Jeff Frederick is the best person for the job.

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After Floods, Terror, the Brave Still Stand

September 11, 2011 Letters Leave a Comment
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On September 11 2001, within moments of the worst attacks on U.S. soil, the members of this great department left their jobs, said good-by to their families, stopped what they were doing and headed for our three stations. Every fire truck, ambulance and special piece was staffed and on the road.

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Anderson: High-Speed Rail will Benefit PWC, Stafford

August 24, 2011 Letters Leave a Comment
Del. Richard L. Anderson, R-Va. 51

The Washington to Richmond corridor has been appropriated $75 million to build 11.4 miles of additional track capacity in Prince William and Stafford Counties.

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During Heat, OWL VFD Answered the Call

July 26, 2011 Letters Leave a Comment
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Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters put their personal lives aside to pull together to assist the community. In addition to their regular equipment, OWL VFD staffed additional apparatus as well to serve the community.

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Letter: Like Metro, Ferries Would Spur Development

Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi

Now as the Woodbridge District Supervisor, I am still actively pursuing alternative transit options for our community.

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Letter: You Should Attend U.S. 1 Interchange Meeting

Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank J. Principi

On Thursday, March 24, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials will hold a public hearing about the proposed North Woodbridge Interchange at Route 1 and Route 123.

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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.