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Opinion

During Heat, OWL VFD Answered the Call

By Potomac Local News

Prince William County had a very busy weekend with several major events going on all over the County, including the 150th Commemoration of the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run, Youth for Tomorrow Fundraising Event at Old Dominion Speedway, Virginia State Senior Little League Championships at Veterans Park and Aquapoloosa on the Potomac River.

In anticipation of heightened call volume, OWL VFD off duty fire fighters and EMS came in to help staff additional apparatus. In addition to the normal apparatus that was staffed, OWL VFD staff two additional ambulances and boats 502 and 512.

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Crime Watch: Commuter Vans Smashed, Arlington Man Faces DUI Charge

By Potomac Local News

On July 24th at 1:25AM, police responded to the 1800 block of Fort Pulaski Ct in Dumfries (22026) for a domestic. The caller, an 18 year old man of Drumfires, reported to police that a female resident, 36, and a male resident, 31, later identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation. During the encounter the accused grabbed a shotgun and fired several rounds within the residence. The accused then walked to another part of the residence which gave the caller the opportunity to flee the residence and contact police. As police checked the residence the female and the accused were not located but are believed to be in the company of one another. The female is not believed to be in any danger as contact was established with her. A search warrant was executed at the residence and the firearm was recovered. Warrants were obtained against the accused. No injuries were reported.

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Prince William

Robbery Leaves Woman Injured

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Police said the 35-year-old victim was driving in the 1200 block of Easy Street in Woodbridge when she stopped for a pedestrian crossing the road, and then was approached by four men that surrounded her car at 9:40 a.m. Monday.

One man was armed with a handgun and another with a knife, and both went to the woman’s driver’s side window while the other two stood in front of the car, said Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.

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Politics

Garces Predicts Tight Race

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Democratic candidate Esteban Garces is seeking the 2nd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. (Campaign photo)

Woodbridge, Va. –– While Esteban Garces knows the perils of the underprivileged in Alexandria, he says he’s listening to voters in his district to find out what the issues are in the Potomac Communities.

The Democrat vying for a seat in the Virginia House of Delegates for the newly shifted 2nd District says transportation and home foreclosures top the list of concerns of residents in the district, which include portions of North Stafford and Woodbridge.

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Business

Business Owners Weigh In on Debt Debate

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The Prince William Chamber of Commerce released results of an internal survey conducted noting that 94 percent of business owners polled say they are following the debate, but their survey showed division amongst business owners as some aren’t sure if the debt ceiling should be raised.

According to the survey, 18 percent of those polled said raising the nation’s $14.3 trillion debt ceiling limit could lead to further economic crisis, while 62 percent of the respondents say officials should raise the debt limit by the imposed Aug. 2 deadline.

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News

National Night Out Celebrations Planned

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Eileen Hutchinson, 5, wearing a cow hat, visits a clown at the National Night Out celebration Tuesday night at Stafford Marketplace. (Mary Davidson)

National Night Out is set for next Tuesday, and has long been a time where neighbors are encouraged to get outside and meet their neighbors.

Several celebrations are planned in the Potomac Communities, including a large celebration held by the Stafford Sheriff’s Office at Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford.

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News

Shot of the Week: Modern Art or Ancient Fertility Goddess?

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Mary Davidson
Mary Davidson

I have seen ancient Mayan ruins in Guatemala before but I have to say I never thought I’d see anything like it in Stafford County.

Along the road near Brooke Virginia Railway Express station stands a statue about 6 feet tall. On July 16, I stopped to get a closer look but chose to keep my distance for two reasons:

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Politics

Garces Kickoff, Take Two

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Democratic candidate Esteban Garces is seeking the 2nd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates. (Campaign photo)

Woodbridge, Va. — After one false start, Esteban Graces will try again tonight to hold a campaign kickoff in Woodbridge.

The Democrat seeks the newly shifted 2nd House of Delegates seat encompassing portions of North Stafford and Woodbridge.

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News

Cooling Shelter Went Unused

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The Rowser Building in Stafford (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Stafford, Va. –– Officials on Saturday closed a cooling shelter set up in Stafford after on one bothered to use it.

The center opened Thursday afternoon at the Rowser Building on U.S. 1, in the midst of 100-degree temperatures. It closed just before 9 p.m. Saturday as the worst of the heat wave was passing.

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