Breaking News
By URIAH KISER and KJ MUSHUNG and MARY DAVIDSON
|
Author: Potomac Local News
|
OPINION
While I probably know more about Prince William County’s budget process than most, the more I learn the less I realize I actually understand.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY,Va. — Prince William County’s new police chief was sworn into to office at a special ceremony Friday afternoon.
Stephan M. Hudson took the oath of office before Honorable Rossie D. Alston, Jr., Court of Appeals of Virginia.
Submitted News
On Saturday, April 13th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date is April 20, 2013), several local non-profit groups and agencies are teaming up to sponsor a clean-up of the upper Occoquan River, from Cedar Run/Broad Run to Lake Jackson then from below Lake Jackson Dam to Lake Ridge Marina and Hooes Run. We anticipate accessing the river and reservoir at multiple sites again this year. They are looking for your help.
DUMFRIES, Va. — Following the tragic December 2013 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, Dumfries Elementary School will be the first and only elementary school in Prince William County to have a full-time police officer on campus. The school sits in the Town of Dumfries, which has agreed to fund the new position.
The move was approved by the Town Council and will cost town taxpayers about $100,000 to implement the new police position, when taking into account for training, equipment, and a new police cruiser, according to police officials.
STAFFORD, Va. — At a meeting that drew just three participants concerned about the future of Virginia’s only commuter railroad, higher fares, wifi, and trains packed with riders were top of mind issues.
Virginia Railway Express held the public meeting in advance of a proposed 4% fare hike that could take effect July 1. With it, the cost of single ride tickets and monthly passes would go up.
|
This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.
While stakeholders debated the inclusion of a swimming pool in the plans for the 12th high school, another controversial issue came before the School Board Wednesday night: eighth grade participation in high school sports.
MANASSAS, Va. — Police in Manassas now have a facial composite sketch of a man suspected of leaving threatening notes at doorsteps in the city.
More in a police press release:
By ANGELA POUNDERS
Contributing Writer
MANASSAS, Va. — Around this time of year, there are numerous egg rolls, hunts and events where families can meet the Easter Bunny.