Potomac Local News, Author at Potomac Local News

2 Adults, 2 Children Displaced by Hartwood Fire

Published January 21, 2013 at 10:45AM

A fire ripped through a home at 46 Tom Jenkins Lane in Stafford County. [Submitted photo]

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A fire ripped through a home in Stafford County’s Hartwood area about 7 a.m. Sunday.

Fire and rescue crews were called to 46 Tom Jenkins Lane where they found a one-story home with a basement ablaze. Fire and rescue crews made sure all of the occupants made it safely out of the house, and then they mounted a defensive attack on the burning structure in an attempt to douse the blaze and protect an adjacent house, stated a press release from Stafford County Fire and Rescue spokesman Mark Doyle.

Prince William

Merrimac Farm Once a Sought-After Haven for Religious Freedom

By Potomac Local News

Published January 21, 2013 at 10:23AM

Merrimac Farm in Prince William County, Va. [Sumbitted photo]

By JEFF IRWIN
Prince William Conservation Alliance

As reported in a previous article, the history of the Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area in southeastern Prince William County is being revealed through the collaborative efforts of volunteers. This search for the past began with the investigation and improvement of a forgotten little cemetery in the woods.

News

No-Tag Traveler Intrudes on Neighborhood Adventure

By Potomac Local News

Published January 21, 2013 at 9:40AM | Updated January 28, 2013 at 2:03PM

By LIANNE WILKENS

“No, no, stay!” I call out, then hold my breath as the dog dashes across the dark street, just in front of the oncoming car. The driver sees him, though, and brakes, and the dog makes it, much to my relief. And now, here he comes. Straight toward me.

Politics

More in Prince William Want to Know How ‘Government Sausage’ is Made

By Potomac Local News

Published January 20, 2013 at 10:15AM | Updated April 21, 2018 at 10:51AM

Alborn

OPINION

While most folks are generally worried about the weather this time of year, the real storm usually occurs in the McCoart Administration Building. I’m referring to the annual budget process for Prince William County. This is the battle of wills between the fiscal conservatives, the liberal right, and the center-leaning members of the county’s Board of Supervisors over just how little or much of our money they plan to take to run Prince William County during Fiscal Year 2014 starting July 1.

Prince William

One Pulled from SUV, Dale Boulevard Traffic Rerouted

By Potomac Local News

Published January 19, 2013 at 10:01AM | Updated January 21, 2013 at 3:42PM

Update Monday

The driver involved in a crash on Dale Boulevard has died from injuries stemming from a broken neck, according to information obtained by Potomac Local News.

News

Artist Rayhart at the Center for the Arts

By Potomac Local News

Published January 19, 2013 at 8:00AM

Artist, Rayhart, will be featured at the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory in Manassas. [Submitted photo]

MANASSAS, Va. — The Center for the Arts, Caton Merchant Family Gallery will exhibit the works of regional artist Rayhart, February 6 through March 16. A closing meet-the-artist reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Ray Hart, the artist who became “Rayhart”, says painting for him is “nothing short of the abandonment of reality.” He began painting professionally in 1997, nurturing his calling as an artist and poet, with college basketball scholarship days and a sociology degree becoming history in his now wizened journey.

News

Johns Encourages School Board to Support Teachers’ Continuing Contracts

By Potomac Local News

Published January 18, 2013 at 8:33PM

Milton C. Johns

Chairman At-Large Milt Johns of the Prince William County School Board took a position on continuing contracts for Virginia educators, and asked the other School Board members to do the same before they speak with Virginia legislators next week.

Prince William

Police Activity Slows Traffic on I-95 at Prince William Parkway

By Potomac Local News

Published January 18, 2013 at 4:05PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police activity is slowing traffic along Interstate 95 in Woodbridge at milepost 158, at Prince William Parkway.

Police say they received a call about a man who ran across the northbound side of the highway and then into a nearby wooded area, Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said. There is no crash and no injuries have been reported, she added.

Prince William

VRE Extends Parking Lease at Rippon Station

By Potomac Local News

Published January 18, 2013 at 3:02PM

Virginia Railway Express passengers exit a train at the Brooke station in Stafford County. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — What’s the going rate to rent a parking space these days? At Virginia’s Railway Express’ Rippon station, it’s $42.10 per space.

The commuter railroad today extended a contract to keep 320 spaces at the popular commuter station for another three years, at a cost of $162,000. The additional spaces are located on land owned by the Kettler land development firm and are a temporary solution help to ease overcrowding at the station and are necessary until a permanent parking garage is built, states information provided by VRE.

News

Report: 911 Outages Caused by Verizon’s Failure to Upkeep Facilities

By Potomac Local News

Published January 18, 2013 at 1:35PM

Several trees in Schnopp Fishing Park in North Stafford fell or were split by a severe storm the night of June 29. (Photo by: KJ Mushung)

Outages to 911 service in our area following this past summer’s June 29 derecho storm were avoidable, states a new report fro the Virginia State Corporation Commission. The report goes on to suggest what Verizon must do to prevent such outages in the future.