Tuesday (March 4)
- Spring Flowers Paint by Numbers Take-and-Make, Ongoing while supplies last (Chinn Park Library)
- Talking to the Author Bookmark Contest, Ongoing (Chinn Park Library)
- Prince William Board of County Supervisors Meeting, 2 p.m. (Woodbridge)
Wednesday (March 5)
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A fatal crash occurred on February 25 at 2:33 p.m. on Pageland Lane near Livia Drive. Crash investigators responded to the scene to examine the incident.
According to the investigation, the driver of a 2014 Nissan Versa was traveling southbound on Pageland Lane at a speed above the posted limit. The vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a 2020 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 traveling in the opposite direction.
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Shoppers at Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge will find a fresh new look at the food court, which has been rebranded as the Dining Pavilion following an extensive remodel.
The renovation, first announced last fall, aimed to elevate the dining experience for mall-goers with a modern aesthetic and new amenities. The upgraded Pavilion features sleek new flooring, contemporary lighting, and a refreshed color palette, creating a more stylish and inviting atmosphere.
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Fifteen division winners from across the region will compete for a chance to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Access Eye, the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Fredericksburg sponsor this annual event.
CRRL has organized the Fredericksburg Regional Spelling Bee since 2017, continuing the tradition previously sponsored by The Free Lance-Star for many years.
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Shooting into a Residential Dwelling
Dumfries | 17000 block of Point Pleasant Ln.
On February 24 at 10:56 p.m., officers responded to a shots-fired call at a residence in Dumfries. An investigation revealed that multiple rounds were fired, striking the rear of the home. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. Officers recovered shell casings and a round near the backyard fence.
Reckless Handling of a Firearm – Arrest
Woodbridge | 2900 block of Wetherburn Ct.
On February 24 at 10:44 p.m., officers responded to a shots-fired call and determined that James BROADAX, 70, fired multiple rounds into the air following a brief interaction with a neighbor. The accused was located in a parking lot, found to be intoxicated, and detained without incident. No injuries or property damage were reported.
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Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Tourism is hosting its annual Candy Cane Hunt on Government Island on December 14. The family-friendly event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and registration is required in order to receive the activities bag, which contains the scavenger hunt information.
Giant candy canes will be hidden in the woods throughout the island. Participants can use a scavenger hunt map provided by Stafford Tourism to mark off their finds.
Stafford’s Community Engagement Program Manager Shannon Eubanks said the event began in 2018, when staff created the event as a way to promote health and wellness in one of Stafford’s parks in a fun hiking activity. There are seven sessions throughout the day, and each one lasts one hour. Stafford County employees will be on-site to assist the activities.
Registration is available online at the Stafford County Parks and Recreation website. The hunt is $11 per person, ages 3 to 15. As of December 6, several sessions have sold out.
Government Island is located at 191 Coal Landing Road. The 17-acre park is a historic 18th and 19th-century quarry site provided Aquia sandstone for the construction of the U.S. Capitol and the White House and other historic buildings in Washington, D.C.
North Stafford High School students will perform "The Brothers Grimm Spectacularthon" on November 14 and 16, packing 209 dark fairy tales into one farcical show.
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known as the "Brothers Grimm," were German academics who collected and published folklore in the early 19th century. While many of their tales have become light and family-friendly through modern-day adaptations, like Disney movies, the original works were darker with moral lessons and often tragic or gruesome endings.
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Press Release:
On Nov. 15, Prince William County will join communities nationwide to celebrate America Recycles Day (ARD). ARD, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful, has been an annual awareness campaign dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States since 1997.
To celebrate America Recycles Day, County staff and Keep Prince William Beautiful volunteers will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk with residents about recycling in Prince William County and the “I Recycle” pledge contest at Chinn Park Regional Library on Nov. 13, and Central Library on Nov. 15.
Prince William County will also join other Metropolitan Washington Council of Government (MWCOG) jurisdictions to allow residents to acknowledge their commitment to recycling and win prizes! Residents may take the 2024 “I Recycle” pledge online at www.mwcog.org/recyclesday through November 20.
The contest, hosted by MWCOG for the Washington, D.C. area, is designed to promote recycling and purchasing of items made from recycled materials. One lucky recycling supporter will win a $300 REI gift certificate and one lucky K-12 student will win a $300 REI gift certificate, plus a $500 grant for a recycling or environmental program at their school. For 10 of the past 11 years, a Prince William entrant has won a MWCOG regional prize.
For more information about recycling in Prince William County, visit www.pwcva.gov/recycling. For more information about Keep America Beautiful and America Recycles Day visit https://kab.org/programs/ard/.
Prince William County will celebrate America Recycles Day (ARD) on November 15, 2024, as part of a national campaign by Keep America Beautiful to promote recycling. County staff and Keep Prince William Beautiful volunteers will discuss recycling on November 13 at Chinn Park Regional Library and on November 15 at Central Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. People can also participate in the "I Recycle" pledge contest by November 20 at www.mwcog.org/recyclesday, with a chance to win a $300 REI gift card or, for one K-12 student, an additional $500 school recycling grant. For details on county recycling programs, visit www.pwcva.gov/recycling.
 On November 15, Prince William County will join communities across the nation in celebration of the America Recycles Day (ARD). ARD, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful is an annual awareness campaign dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States since 1997.
To celebrate America Recycles Day, County staff and Keep Prince William Beautiful volunteers will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk with residents about recycling in Prince William County and the “I Recycle” pledge contest at Chinn Park Regional Library on November 13, and Central Library on November 15.
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