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Stafford county to reduce class sizes for middle schools

Published October 26, 2017 at 1:15PM

The seal of Stafford County Public Schools.

From Stafford County Public Schools:

In comparing the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 average class size by department level, SCPS slightly decreased the overall average in every core subject area except English, which increased by one from 24.9 last year to 25.9 this year. Additional information is included in the 2017-2018 Stafford County Public Schools’ Class Size Report. For more information on Stafford County Public Schools’ Class Size Report, please log onto www.staffordschools.net and click on the October 24 agenda under School Board.

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City of Manassas wins Virginia Recycling Association award

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2017 at 1:00PM

From City of Manassas:

City of Manassas, VA The City of Manassas Refuse and Recycling program has received the Virginia Recycling Association’s award for the second year. This year, the award was received for educating young residents during the Project Recycle Runway program.

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Police seek information regarding residential shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published October 25, 2017 at 3:34PM

From Prince William County police:

Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On October 24 at 8:37 a.m, officers responded to an apartment located in the 19000 block of Fuller Heights Rd in Triangle (22172) to investigate a destruction of property. A resident of the apartment reported to police that a loud noise was heard around 3:30 a.m. Later that morning, the resident discovered that a bullet entered the apartment through a window and was found lodged in an interior wall. Officers searched the surrounding area and did not locate any shell casings. No injuries or other property damage were reported. (more…)

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Laurie Holloway Receives Occoquan Volunteer Award

By Potomac Local News

Published October 25, 2017 at 1:06PM

From the Town of Occoquan:

(October 20, 2017 – Occoquan, VA) On October 16, 2017, the Town of Occoquan presented resident Laurie Holloway with its Volunteer Award. Ms. Holloway was awarded the Walter D. Bailey Volunteer Award and recognized for her contributions to the community during a volunteer appreciation event at Occoquan’s Bottle Stop Wine Bar on Monday evening.

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The cost to keep the lights on: Potomac Nationals stadium lease extended

By Potomac Local News

Published October 25, 2017 at 9:00AM

The Potomac Nationals are cleared to stay in Prince William County, through 2020, should the team choose.

The Board of Supervisors approved a new stadium agreement for the Minor-Leauge team’s current home at Richard G. Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge. Under the agreement, the team will pay 71% of the electric bill, and complete their current lease agreement which had been set to expire in December 2018.

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Detour planned during pipe replacement on Logmill Road

By Potomac Local News

Published October 25, 2017 at 7:00AM

From an email from Virginia Department of Transportation:

GAINESVILLE – Logmill Road (Route 701) between Route 234 and Shelter Lane (Route 601) will be closed to through traffic, weather permitting, from 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 for stormwater pipe replacement, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

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Four-way stop, forced right turn ideas for Davis Ford fix

By Potomac Local News

Published October 25, 2017 at 5:30AM

Lori Viera bought her dream home just off Davis Ford Road two years ago.

She and her family pulled up roots from Springfield in Fairfax County and now call Prince William County their home.

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New York man charged in Manassas homicide

By Potomac Local News

Published October 24, 2017 at 10:48PM

A 27-year-old man was stabbed inside a Manassas motel and later died from his injuries.

Police say they have one man in custody in connection with the stabbing.

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Kline, Route 28 dominate discussion for Davis/Yates Ford fix

By Potomac Local News

Published October 24, 2017 at 2:51PM

Residents gathered on Thursday, Oct. 19 to discuss traffic congestion in the Davis Ford and Yates Ford roads corridor.

Near the start of the discussion, hopes for a new bridge across the Occoquan River to link Prince William and Fairfax counties, to provide relief along the popular two-lane road commuter route that is Yates Ford Road, isn’t going to happen.

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‘The Un-Trim-A-Tree Holiday Gift program is in full swing!’

By Potomac Local News

Published October 24, 2017 at 12:27PM

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Good Morning Prince William – Calling all adult service groups! – The Manassas Christmas Parade needs volunteer marshals to help on Saturday, December 2nd. This is a super fun event kicks off the 2017 Holiday Season in Old Town Manassas. It’s just a couple of hours in the morning that is sure to put you in the spirit! This is the perfect opportunity for a large group as they need 40-50 volunteers! Please email Nora to learn more at [email protected].

· The Un-Trim-A-Tree Holiday Gift program is in full swing! Share the joy of the season by sponsoring a child and making their wishes come true. You’ll be given the 2 wishes for toys or clothes valued up to $75 for a little boy or girl up to 12 years old. These children live here in our community. Come join the fun. Please visit www.volunteerprincewilliam.org for more info and to download the donor form.