PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Two newly elected members of two governing Boards will be sworn in next week.
Democrat Lillie Jessie celebrated her win Tuesday as the new Occoquan District Representative on the Prince William County School Board. She’ll assume her role on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
More form a press release:
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Lillie G. Jessie, newly elected School Board member for the Occoquan District, is expected to take the oath of office next week. She will join the School Board on the dais at the Board’s next regular
meeting on Tuesday, November 20. She replaces Dr. Michael Wooten, who has served on the Board on an interim basis since his appointment to fill the Occoquan District vacancy created by the spring 2012 resignation of Board member Grant Lattin.
Jessie retired in the 2010-11 school year after a 35-year career in Prince William County Public Schools, 20 of which were served as principal of Vaughan Elementary School [in Woodbridge.]
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In Dumfries, Gwen Washington will be sworn Tuesday night into a new permanent term on the Town Council. Washington won reelection Tuesday. She was appointed to the Town Council last year following the death of Mayor Fred Yohe.
Washington won one of two open seats on the Town Council. At least three write-in candidates competed for the second seat, and Prince William County election officials have yet to certify a winner in that race.
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The National Weather Service warns of wintry weather this weekend, with light snow or a wintry mix possible late Friday into Saturday morning. Precipitation should turn to rain by midday Saturday, but models show varying chances for light snowfall on Sunday, particularly in western areas.
A powerful Arctic air mass will arrive Sunday night, bringing the coldest temperatures in five years. Highs on Monday, Inauguration Day, will struggle to reach the teens and low 20s, with wind chills dropping to -15°F in the mountains and near 0°F elsewhere. Bitter cold will persist through Wednesday, with overnight lows below zero in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.
We’ll keep you posted with updates on the forecast.
Two lost dogs are currently waiting to reunite with their families at the Stafford County Animal Shelter. If you recognize these pets, please contact the shelter as soon as possible.
Gray and White Mixed Breed Dog
Gender: Male, intact
Weight: 22 pounds
Found: January 14, 2025, on Carriage Hill Road, 22405
Details: No collar, no microchip
Female Yorkie
Weight: Approximately 6 pounds
Found: January 13, 2025, on Little Oak Road, 22405
Details: Wearing a sweater (put on by shelter staff), no collar, microchipped but not registered to the current owner
Proof of ownership, such as a photo ID, is required to claim these dogs.
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From left to right: Eric Brent, Ed.D., MCPS Culturally Responsive and Equitable Practices Lead; Craig Gfeller, Deputy Superintendent; Kevin Newman, Ed.D., Superintendent; Tracy Hammond, Special Education Teacher at Haydon Elementary…
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Experience the passion and drama of Puccini’s “The Girl from the Golden West”.
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