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Call to Action: Lady Needs a Ride to Dialysis

Published March 22, 2014 at 8:00AM | Updated May 17, 2014 at 10:19PM

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· Good morning – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers’ age 55+ to drive veterans to their doctors’ appointments. We have one lady who also needs a ride to dialysis several times a week. Come join our team of volunteers to help folks with a ride. Please call Coleen at (703) 369-5292 ext. 207 for more info.

· SERVE food closet is running a little low again on their food inventory for needy families. Items needed include rice, dried beans, pasta, granola bars, oatmeal, toiletries of all kinds and diapers! Please email Pam at:[email protected] for more info.

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House Burns in Forestdale, Sound of Gunfire Heard at Scene

By Potomac Local News

Published March 21, 2014 at 4:13PM | Updated March 22, 2014 at 10:59AM

DALE CITY, Va. — A fire broke out this afternoon at a home 4032 Forge Drive, behind Forestdale Plaza and Cheshire Station shopping center.

Crews were called to the Forestdale neighborhood about 2 p.m. for the fire. Three people were inside when the blaze broke out but were able to escape the flames. A total of seven people – three adults and four children — were displaced, according to initial reports.

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Police Nab Driver After Car Explodes

By Potomac Local News

Published March 21, 2014 at 12:32PM | Updated March 22, 2014 at 11:00AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — A car traveling on Joplin Road hit a tree and burst into flames late Thursday. The driver then jumped out the burning vehicle and fled into the surrounding woods.

Fire and rescue crews were called to mile post 20 on Joplin Road, about three miles south of the Prince William County Public Schools complex, about 9:15 p.m. They found an abandoned SUV fully engulfed in flames.

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Flash Cube

By Potomac Local News

Published March 21, 2014 at 8:54AM | Updated March 21, 2014 at 6:08PM

Public Invited to Meeting about Increasing Deer Population in the Community — Contact between humans and wildlife will only increase as both populations continue to grow. [Prince William County]

Silver planning multi-tenant retail building at Carter’s Crossing in Stafford County — The Silver Cos. is planning a 9,900-square-foot multi-tenant retail building in the Carter’s Crossing development off U.S. 17 in Stafford County.[Fredericksburg.com]

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Updated: Amber Alert for Missing Child Canceled

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2014 at 8:37PM | Updated March 21, 2014 at 3:28PM

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The Amber Alert has been canceled. Prince William County Police noted he was found safe at home with family.

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Telegraph Road Bridge Reopening This Weekend

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2014 at 2:43PM | Updated March 21, 2014 at 12:32PM

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — The Telegraph Road bridge connecting drivers on U.S. 1 to Quantico in Stafford is set to reopen this weekend.

The original bridge was demolished and replaced with a new bridge as part of the Interstate 95 Express Lanes Project.

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Toilet Paper Lit on Fire at School

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2014 at 1:42PM

[Photo: Manassas fire and rescue]

MANASSAS, Va. — Someone lit toilet paper on fire inside bathroom at Metz Middle School.

Fire crews rushed to the scene just after 1 o’clock this afternoon when smoke could be seen billowing from the school building. The fire was quickly put out after crews arrived.

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Flash Cube

By Potomac Local News

Published March 20, 2014 at 8:01AM

Officials extend school days, school year for Prince William students — School days will be 10 minutes longer and spring break one day shorter as a result of the plan the Prince William School Board approved Wednesday to make up for school time lost to snowy weather this year. [Insidenova.com]

Attorney General Herring tours area, probes safety concerns — Everyone around the table agreed. Collaboration is the key to solving crimes. [Fredericksburg.today]

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Town Manger Returns, Change in Rules Considered

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2014 at 5:11PM | Updated March 20, 2014 at 7:20AM

DUMFRIES, Va. — Daniel Taber is back at work.

The Dumfries Town Manager took a bad spill slipping on ice back in January. He was hospitalized for several weeks, and in February town officials read a statement written by Taber that that noted he was recovering from his fall and was working remotely while keeping abreast of town issues.

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Mass Casualty Drill set for Saturday

By Potomac Local News

Published March 19, 2014 at 1:24PM | Updated March 20, 2014 at 7:19AM

(Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — It’s only a drill.

The Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department will converge onto the county’s regional airport on Saturday for a mass casualty drill. It’ll better teach fire fighters and emergency responders how to be better prepared in the event a major disaster.