UPDATE
A construction crew hit a gas line at this morning which prompted the evacuation of Northern Virginia Community College’s Woodbridge campus.
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Author: Potomac Local News
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By URIAH KISER
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Five children who lost their mother now only have their father’s salary to support them. With government assistance yet to come through, the community is once more stepping in to help a family in need.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SATURDAY CLEAN UP
DALE CITY, Va. — It’s been a long road back to normal for Carol Hakenson, and now she’s adopted a road of her own in memory of her late son.
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Someone set fire to a portable toilet that was sitting near a dumpster outside the school on Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford.
A passerby who called 911 at 2:08 a.m. noticed a dumpster on the school’s grounds had caught fire. A sheriff’s deputy was dispatched and he traced the source of the blaze to the porta potty. The fire department was called to put out the flaming poo.
FROM POLICE REPORTS
Malicious Wounding – On July 21st at 3:37AM, police responded to the 18000 block of Tompkins Ct in Dumfries (22026) for an assault. The victim, a 21 year old man of Dumfries, reported to police that he was in the area above with a known female acquaintance, when he approached by a group of unknown men. The victim was assaulted and possibly struck by a large blunt object. The men were last seen fleeing the area. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The female was not injured. The victim and witness were only able to describe the men as Hispanic males in their 20’s, all wearing sport jerseys.
Two men have been arrested in connection with two separate incidents in Prince William County. More from police reports:
Armed Robbery* ARREST – On July 20th, detectives from the Robbery Unit arrested one of the suspects, the accused, involved in the armed robbery which was reported to have occurred in the 1800 block of Clarinet Ct in Woodbridge on June 12th. The accused was arrested without incident.
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After greetings and registration, wander over to the table to choose a hip scarf for class. Will you choose your favorite color? Will you color coordinate with your outfit? Or will you choose basic black?
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By URIAH KISER
One of the most unique and fun-to-watch events we cover all year is the Stafford Cardboard Boat Regatta.
BREAKING NEWS
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DUMFIRES, Va. — The second week of the Dumfries Farmers Market was marked Saturday. The growing event has brought together town residents, produce farmers, and other food vendors.
The market began Saturday July 14 and will be held every Saturday through Oct. 27 at the Town Hall parking lot. No market will be held Saturday Sept. 8 because of the town’s planned Fall Festival.