Author: Potomac Local News

Stafford resident and author Brett Lane was awarded first place in “The Novelist Writing Contest” for his e-book, “The Cain Children.”

Lane, who has been living in Stafford for five years, has worked as a law enforcement agent across the Northern Virginia area which helped to inspire his work.

Stafford residents should brace themselves for more winter weather, as overnight snow showers and freezing are projected for tonight.

To prepare for dangerous road conditions, VDOT has begun sending out units to apply chemicals, salt and clear off roads as the weather begins.

To help maintain air quality for Stafford residents, a 4 p.m. Burn Law has been enacted to regulate open burning in the county.

Open burning on residential property includes the burning of wood, brush, grass and leaves. All burning of garbage and waste is prohibited throughout the county.

The Frigid February 5K Run that was postponed earlier this month due to frigid winter weather has been rescheduled to take place March 1.

Here’s more in a press release form the Optimist Club of Occoquan – Woodbridge – Neabsco: