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Elston: Manassas Bellwether for Federal, Local Elections

By Potomac Local News

Last week, those interested in knowing more about me as a candidate for Manassas City Council, my positions, and my vision for the city gathered at Okra’s Louisiana Bistro at the corner of Center and Battle in Old Town Manassas.

While there was plenty of good Cajun food, the main course was meaty discussion (sorry for the pun, it was tough to resist) about real issues facing Manassas City.  My running for office, the whole campaign of “Ken Elston for Manassas City Council,” is based on my affection for Manassas. A vote for me is a vote for public safety, a vote for our public schools and a vote for economic development in the city.

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Quantico Construction Projects On Tap for Winter Completion

By Potomac Local News
An aerial photograph of the construction of the Marine Corps University building aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 14, 2014. The photograph was taken to show each phase of the construction process. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/ Released)[Photo By: Cpl. Patrick H. Owens]

QUANTICO, Va. — As the calendar draws closer to the start of its fourth quarter, two of the most prominent construction projects aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico are on schedule for completion.

Traffic relief will be a step closer too with next month’s scheduled completion of the Russell Road Phase II project, and Marine Corps University’s expansion is on tap for occupancy by Jan. 2.

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Call to Action: Save the Shore Clean Up Planned at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News
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· Good morning  – Cheers to starting back in school- I can hear moms and dads from across the county smiling! The Neighborhood Tutoring program in Dumfries is gearing up for the new semester and looking for volunteers to work with the kids and sustaining the administration of the program. Please call Duane at (703) 743-1974 to learn more.

· RSVP needs a substitute driver for a lady in Bristow who starts her chemo at Georgetown Hospital later this month. She has a couple of friends already lined up so this would only be every once in a while. This presents the perfect opportunity for a good deed and a couple of hours of shopping in Georgetown. Please call Coleen at (571) 292-5305 to learn more

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Call to Action: Alzheimer’s Association Meets Ruby Tuesday on Liberia Avenue

By Potomac Local News
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· Good morning  – Cheers to starting back in school- I can hear moms and dads from across the county smiling! The Neighborhood Tutoring program in Dumfries is gearing up for the new semester and looking for volunteers to work with the kids and sustaining the administration of the program. Please call Duane at (703) 743-1974 to learn more.

· RSVP needs a substitute driver for a lady in Bristow who starts her chemo at Georgetown Hospital later this month. She has a couple of friends already lined up so this would only be every once in a while. This presents the perfect opportunity for a good deed and a couple of hours of shopping in Georgetown. Please call Coleen at (571) 292-5305 to learn more

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Molotov Cocktail Found at City House

By Potomac Local News

The City of Manassas Fire Marshal’s Office needs the public’s help with information about an incident on Aug. 11, 2014. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 11, a resident in the 9600 block of Shannon Lane found a glass bottle on the front lawn of the residence. It appeared to be an incendiary device commonly known as a Molotov cocktail.

The glass bottle contained an unidentified liquid and a blue cloth, that was partially burned, inserted into the top of the bottle. Laboratory analysis is underway to remove fingerprints from the bottle, identify the liquid and the type ofcloth.

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Want a Garden Plot in Dumfries? Follow These 24 Rules

By Potomac Local News

DUMFRIES, Va. — A new community garden has been built in Dumfries. Want a garden plot? Well, first you have to know the rules.

The Town Council had a look at the new rules for the garden – all 24 of them that outline how big each plot should be, how you shouldn’t steal vegetables from other people’s plots, and how community gardeners are expected to attend regular garden club meetings and workshops.

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William A. ‘Tony’ Thrall

By Potomac Local News

William A. “Tony” Thrall, 72, of Dumfries, VA passed away at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center on August 24, 2014.

Tony was born in Washington D.C. on September 10, 1941, to the late James and Mary Thrall. He grew up in Arlington, VA and spent many days with family in the Northern Neck where he grew to know and love the water and boating in particular.

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