The Dumfries Town Council approved a request to add more video slot machines at Rosies Gaming Emporium.
During a July 11, 2023 meeting, the town council allowed the gaming parlor to add ten more machines, for a total of 170.
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Looking for a furry companion to brighten your days? Meet Montero, affectionately known as Monty, a sweet and cuddly pup ready to find his forever home!
Monty loves outdoor adventures and enjoys playing with his favorite toys, but what he truly adores is curling up on the couch for quality snuggle time with his humans. He’s a pro on the leash during his daily walks and will happily take snuggle breaks along the way. Bonus: Monty gets along wonderfully with cats, making him an excellent addition to any family with feline friends!
Monty is available for adoption at the Prince William County Animal Shelter, located at 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas,. If you’d like to meet Monty and see if he’s your perfect match, visit the shelter during their operating hours or call 703-792-6465 for more information.
Today, Monday, January 20, 2025, marks Inauguration Day in the United States. Donald J. Trump is being sworn in as the 47th President, becoming the second individual after Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive presidential terms.
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled at noon, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath of office. Due to severe cold weather conditions, the event will be held in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C..
Local Event: Inauguration Watch Party
The Bull Run Republican Women’s Club is hosting an Inauguration Watch Party today at Giuseppe’s Ristorante, located at 15120 Washington Street in Haymarket. Doors open at 11 a.m. The event will feature a celebratory atmosphere as attendees watch the inaugural proceedings together.
If you’re planning to attend outdoor festivities or events this Inauguration Day, bundle up! The National Weather Service has issued a frigid forecast for the day, with Arctic air making its presence known across the region.
The day will start mostly sunny but bitterly cold, with high temperatures struggling to reach 27 degrees. Adding to the chill, northwest winds of 13 to 18 mph will bring gusts up to 30 mph, creating wind chills in the single digits to teens east of the mountains and well below zero in higher elevations.
By Monday night, clouds will begin to increase, and temperatures will drop even further to a low of around 11 degrees. Winds will calm slightly, but the Arctic air will linger.
Prince William County School Board member Richard Jessie and his wife, former school board member Lillie Jessie, are urging the community to boycott the upcoming presidential inauguration by turning off their televisions at noon on January 20. They believe that lower viewership will send a strong message to the new administration.
In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump secured a historic return to the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump won 312 electoral votes to Harris’s 226, marking a significant political comeback.
Comparatively, during Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, approximately 30.6 million people tuned in to watch the ceremony on television. This was the second-highest viewership for an inauguration in 36 years, surpassed only by Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, which drew 37.8 million viewers.
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