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‘Send A Kid to Camp’ Campaign Begins

By Potomac Local News
On March 1, 2012, the Prince William County/Manassas Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington are kicking off their local “Send A Kid to Camp” campaign for the next 100 days. The three clubs, located in Dale City, Dumfries and Manassas, hope to raise $40,000 for camper scholarships by June 7, 2012. (Submitted photo)

Dumfries, Va. — On March 1, 2012, the Prince William County/Manassas Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington are kicking off their local “Send A Kid to Camp” campaign for the next 100 days. The three clubs, located in Dale City, Dumfries and Manassas, hope to raise $40,000 for camper scholarships by June 7.

All three clubs will offer various programming for ages 5 – 17 that cover Sports, Youth and Teen Camps. All camps will take place the months of June through August. The Club’s programs reflect their FORMULA FOR IMPACT; a personalized formula that assists members in achieving personal growth in academic success, good character & citizenship and healthy lifestyles by mixing in key elements of outcome-focused initiatives.

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Seniors Return Home After Pipe Burst

By Potomac Local News

Woodbridge, Va. — Senior citizens have returned to their apartment homes after a water pipe burst and flooded portions of their building.

Fire and rescue crews on Monday night were called to the River Run Senior Apartments on 13900 Ridgewood Drive, near the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road in Woodbridge, and found a broken hot water pipe flooding apartments. The pipe was located on the second floor and its water caused damage to multiple units on the first and second floods, said Prince William fire and rescue spokeswoman Kim Hylander.

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Senior Fire Officer Completes Executive Program

By Potomac Local News
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Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue congratulates Battalion Chief Ernest Little on successfully completing the Executive Fire Officer Program (EOP) provided by the U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA), a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

“The Intensive EFOP is designed to provide senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various facets of fire administration,” according to U.S. Fire Administrator Ernest Mitchell, Jr. “This program provides fire service officers with the expertise they need to succeed in today’s challenging environment.”

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Students Return to Class After Evacuation

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(Photo: Prince William County Public Schools)

Dale City, Va. — A strong odor prompted the evacuation of a elementary school today.

McAuliffe Elementary School at 13540 Princedale Drive in Dale City was evacuated at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday after a strong odor was detected. Fire and rescue officials were called into investigate but apparently found nothing, as all students were returned to class within the hour, stated a Prince William County Public Schools spokeswoman.

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Welcome to the New PotomacLocal.com

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Welcome to the newly redesigned PotomacLocal.com. We hope you enjoy your stay at your trusted daily news source for Virginia’s Potomac Communities.

The new PotomacLocal.com is all about giving you more access to the local information that is most important in your life. From the top of our page to the bottom you’ll see more stories updated throughout the day, more links directing you to news in your neighborhood, more events taking place where you live, and more information about local businesses and their can’t-miss offers.

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Proposal Would Ban Through Trucks on Rural Roads

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Stafford County, Va. –– The future of a series of rural roads is being debated after a Stafford County leader moved to restrict their through-truck traffic.

Hartwood District Supervisor Gary Snellings has proposed banning through trucks from using Truslow Road between Enon and Berea Church roads, and on Enon Road between U.S. 1 and Truslow Road.

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Police Tactical Units Surround Home After Burglary

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Woodbridge, Va. — A burglary in Woodbridge on Monday prompted a police SWAT team into action.

Officers were called at 1:45 p.m. to the 3300 block of Ladino Court, near Cardinal Drive, for a report of a burglary at townhome, and found a ladder set against a second floor window. Officers learned there were several firearms inside the home and then took up positions around the townhouse.

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Poll: A Good Place for a Presidential Candidate Speech?

By Potomac Local News

Presidential candidate Ron Paul made a campaign stop in Springfield last night. In year’s past many candidates – from Barack Obama to John McCain – have all stopped in the region to rally support. So, if they do it again this year, where in the Potomac Communities should candidates come and make a speech?

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