Glenn Vickers, Leadership Prince William
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Author: Potomac Local News
Shorter recess, more school time for students after snow days– The Prince William County School Board unanimously approved a plan to make up 14.7 hours of missed instruction time due to weather-related closings and delays. [Bristow Beat]
Prince William County Police Department is Freezing for a Reason — Members of the Prince William County Police Department are set to splash around in some very cold water in the interest of supporting the Special Olympics during the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant near Dumfries. [Prince William County]
To continue celebrating its 350-year anniversary and rich history, the 350th Blue Ribbon Committee has released a commemorative coin, which will be sold at the Olde Virginia in North Stafford.
Local artist Jason Breidenbach was the designer of the coin, and winner of the coin design contest for the Stafford 350 site, which was announced this past summer.
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Prince William County residents could see an $85 annual increase in their tax bills next year.
Officials on the Board of County Supervisors got their first look at the county’s proposed FY 2015 nearly $1 billion budget which takes effect July 1, as proposed by County Executive Melissa Peacor.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted to amend a previous ordinance in the County Code that will now halt the proposed construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Stafford.
The waste-to-energy plant was to be built on leased land where the regional landfill in Stafford is currently located on Eskimo Hill Road. The plant would have changed how the County would handle some of their waste disposal, using a process of pyrolosis, which heats waste to convert it into electricity.
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Rob Clapper was praised this morning by Prince William Chamber of Commerce Chairman Bill White for his service to the organization.
It was the first time residents heard from Dumfries Town Manager Daniel Taber in over a month.
Last night, Dumfries officials read a statement from the police chief turned top administrator who has been missing from town hall since he slipped and fell on a patch o ice back on Jan. 10. Taber has spent time in Inova Fairfax Hospital recovering from his injuries, and in his letter he also states he has been in close contact with town staff charged with doing the town’s business on a daily basis.
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Samantha: She is a spectacular young cat, about 3 yrs old spayed female tabby. She is a fabulous, friendly, young, funny, affectionate, playful and engaging tabby ready for her forever home.
Romeo is a smart, lovable Treeing Walker Coonhound mix. He enjoys being outside with his people. He is neutered, housebroken, UTD on vaccines, HW negative and would love to get back to ‘home’ living!
Get Answers to Your County Budget Questions — Do you have questions about the Prince William County Budget and want answers? Well, Prince William County Government has created an online application just for you. [Prince William County Government]
Elementary Vocalists Prepare for All-County Chorus — The annual Prince William All-County Elementary Chorus will take the stage on Saturday, February 22 at Patriot High School, 10504 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville. [Prince William County Public Schools]
After a failure of two drainage pipes, Furnace Road was closed in the beginning of February, rerouting residents to Joshua Road while VDOT has been underway, making repairs.
According to Kelly Hannon, Communications Manager for VDOT, progress is being made on repairing the pipes, and making Furnace Road passable for drivers.