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Author: Potomac Local News
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DUMFRIES, Va. — Four new student interns will spend their summer learning about the inner workings of local government.
Matthey Critchley, 15, Carson Hill, 15, and Isaiah Claggett, 16, and Fernando Ruiz, 17, were selected for the Dumfries Summer Youth Employment Program. All three interns live in Dumfries and began their work session last week at a meeting of the Town Council where they were introduced.
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A former member of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors passed away this weekend.
Lloyd Chittum, 74, died Sunday from a heart attack following complications from a surgery he underwent last week.
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By URIAH KISER
OCCOQUAN, Va. — A retired educator and administrator with 35 years experience at Prince William County Public Schools will make a run for the School Board.
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By SGT. REBEKKA HEITE
Quantico Sentry
QUANTICO, Va. – Boots to Business, an entrepreneurship training pilot program, officially began this week.
It’s so good to see so many familiar and new faces on my LinkedIn account. Why, you’re all there – from people I used to work with, people I’ve met while on the job, and many faces I am looking forward to meeting.
I’ve had my LinkedIn account for about three years and, I’ll admit, I’ve neglected it. But now that I know some great connections are on LinkedIn (and on my Facebook, Twitter, and my friends who appear to work at Google and have Google Plus accounts) what’s the best way to communicate with them?
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REDEVELOPING STAFFORD’S COURTHOUSE AREA
By URIAH KISER
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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — School officials will hear from residents about a plan to close an elementary school that sits along one of the busiest roads in Stafford County.
The 40-year-old Anne E. Moncure Elementary School in North Stafford’s Garrisonville District sits on valuable property on Va. 610. Surrounding the school building is a shopping district, homes, and an expanding commuter parking lot.
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STAFFORD, Va. — Laughter and wine. The two are often shared, and this weekend it’ll be a comedy troupe out for laughter at Potomac Point Winery.
The Italian-themed winery near the Potomac River in Stafford County will welcome “The Improper Imps of Improv” to their ballroom Saturday at 7 p.m. Its part of the comedy group’s tour of wineries, and the group’s Facebook page notes the performers are “a group of Imps willing to humiliate themselves for your entertainment.”
FROM POLICE REPORTS:
Armed Robbery / Malicious Wounding – On July 11th at 11:30PM, police responded to the 18500 block of Old Triangle Rd in Triangle (22172) for a robbery. The victim, a 17 year old male juvenile of Triangle, reported to police that he encountered the accused, a known acquaintance, in the above area. The accused allegedly approached the victim from behind, punched him in the face, threatened him with a knife and kicked him numerous times in the head prior to fleeing the area on foot with the victim’s cell phone and wallet. Following an investigation, and utilizing a police K-9, officers were able to locate the accused in a wooded area nearby. The accused was subsequently arrested without incident. The victim was treated at an area hospital for minor injuries. The wallet and cell phone were recovered and returned to the victim.