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Happy Memorial Day from Potomac Local News

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As we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and reflective Memorial Day.

In observance of the holiday, many local services and facilities will be closed or operate on modified schedules on Monday, May 26, 2025:

đź”’ Closed on Memorial Day

  • All Public Schools
  • Libraries:
    • Prince William Public Libraries (closed Saturday–Monday)
    • Central Rappahannock Regional Library (all branches closed Monday)
      • Note: Sunday, May 25: Library website, catalog, and mobile app down from 5–10 a.m. for maintenance
  • Local Government Offices & Courts:
    • Prince William County and Stafford County offices and courts
    • State and Federal Government offices
    • Post Offices
    • Most banks
  • Landfills:
    • Stafford R-Board/Regional Landfills (Eskimo Hill & Belman Road)
  • Prince William County Parks & Rec Facilities:
    • Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center
    • Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center
    • Veterans Memorial Community Center
    • Pat White Center at Ben Lomond
    • Administration office at George Hellwig Memorial Park

âś… Open on Memorial Day

  • Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center (Manassas): 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (pools close at 11:30 a.m.)
  • Prince William County Parks & Trails
  • Water Activities:
    • SplashDown Waterpark
    • Waterworks Waterpark
    • Veterans Memorial Park pool & waterslide
    • Hammill Mill, Birchdale, and Graham Park Community Pools
    • Lake Ridge Park Marina
    • Locust Shade Park Marina
  • Stafford County Parks: Outdoor parks open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Prince William County Landfill & Compost Facility: Open 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.


🛡️ Public Safety & Emergency Services (Stafford)

  • Fire & Rescue: (540) 658-7200 | Emergency: 911
  • Sheriff’s Office: (540) 658-4400 | Emergency: 911
  • Magistrate: (540) 659-2968


📅 We’ll be back to our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Thank you for being part of our community. From all of us at Potomac Local News, have a meaningful and restful holiday.

Uriah Kiser
Founder & Publisher, Potomac Local News

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