Driver of Braemar Fuel Spill Truck Receives Probation, Fines — James Patrick Burless, the individual who drove the tanker truck that overturned at the Safeway Gas Station in Braemar Village Plaza July 11, 2013 causing a substantial fuel leak, was sentenced Thursday in Prince William District Court. [Bristow Beat]
Barriers going up to block I-95 noise — Alicia Izman can see – and hear – the traffic on Interstate 95 from her Prince William Estates home in Dumfries.[Insidenova.com]
Stafford School Board votes to give pay raises — Stafford School Board members drew applause Monday night from an audience of teachers, bus drivers and school retirees by voting to give raises next year and to keep a popular early-retirement incentive program. [Fredericksburg.com]
Feds revoke license of bus driver in I–95 crash — The driver of the discount bus that crashed on snowy Interstate 95 in mid-March has been taken off the road because of his language problems, according to court records. [Fredericksburg.com]
Base completes five-year noise study: Winter months see increase in noise — A recent study of noise generated by live-fire training at Marine Corps Base Quantico has concluded there is a reason why noise can be heard at greater distances during the winter and early spring than at other times of the year. [Quantico Sentry]
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From major protests in Manassas and Fredericksburg to the closing of a beloved Dumfries restaurant, here’s what’s making headlines as we start the week. We’re tracking road closures, school board decisions, Easter events, and a championship celebration for the Fredericksburg Nationals. Check back throughout the day for more local news and updates.

The New Dominion Choraliers
Have a Show-Stopping Concert in Store!
Join us on Saturday, May 3 or Sunday, May 4 as the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert with fun and fabulous songs straight from your favorite Broadway shows and Big Screen musicals. Selections from Pixar, Disney, and Rodgers and Hammerstein offer familiar tunes across the generations, as well as selections from Wicked, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, and more!

Properly using a car seat can reduce the risk of injury or death in a car crash by a significant amount, with studies showing reductions of 71% for infants and 54% for toddlers.
Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.
Fitzgerald GMC Rockville
Your Weight Matters National Convention
Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012, this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education, support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health.
This unique Convention truly has something
Cascade Landing Community Grand Opening
You’re invited to celebrate the Official Grand Opening of our newest community Cascade Landing in Dumfries, VA. Join us April 12th from 11 AM – 6 PM and fall for your new townhome!
Enjoy our grand opening celebration, complete with