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Changes for Historic Signs

Published December 15, 2011 at 12:48PM | Updated December 16, 2011 at 7:59AM

Tourism officials and the Virginia Department of Transportation entered into an agreement that would allow the county to place several blue signs, large signs on major roads and small ones on by ways, featuring the county’s logo and a depiction of a young George Washington.

Of the large, or monument, signs that will be placed at major gateways into the county such as Interstate 95 and at the Fredericksburg line, they will now stand on two large posts and not stone bases as was originally planned. The changes were requested by VDOT in fears the stone bases could be hazardous to motorists in the event of a crash.

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More Parking Coming to Smith Lake Park

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2011 at 11:14AM

(Photo; Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

North Stafford, Va. — Parking is about to improve at Smith Lake Park in North Stafford.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved the addition of 138 new spaces at the popular park. Though the park has five athletic fields, four can be used at one time because of the lack of adequate parking.

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VDOT Takes Questions on Parking Expansion

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2011 at 10:30AM

Stafford resident Thomas Jackson (left) looks over a VDOT project that will add 1,000 commuter parking spaces in the Staffordboro Commuter Lot off Va. 610 in North Stafford. Project representatives like Oliver Boehm (right) were available to answer any questions residents had during the design public meeting held at Moncure Elementary School on Wednesday night. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

North Stafford, Va. — Virginia Department of Transportation officials were out Wednesday night at Moncure Elementary School in North Stafford to answer questions about the expansion of the Staffordboro Commuter Lot off Va. 610.

Transportation officials plan to add an additional 1,000 parking spaces at the site in preparation for High Occupancy Toll lanes that will be built as part of the I-95 HOT lanes project. Construction on the lanes could begin as early as next spring.

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Special Election Mulled

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2011 at 9:00AM | Updated December 16, 2011 at 8:00AM

North Stafford, Va. — As Del.-Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-2, Stafford, Woodbridge) prepares for his new job in Richmond, Stafford County officials must appoint someone new to fill his Board of Supervisors seat.

Dudenhefer, who has served as Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors since 2010 and on the Board since 2005, chaired his final meeting Tuesday night. Now the Board must appoint a new Supervisor to the Garrisonville District in North Stafford.

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Fire Rips Through House

By Potomac Local News

Published December 15, 2011 at 7:35AM | Updated December 15, 2011 at 2:38PM

(Photo: Martin O’Connor)

Dumfries, Va. – A house went up in flames early Thursday in Montclair near Dumfries.

Fire and rescue crews were called to 4391 Spillway Lane about 5 a.m. after a home caught fire. Officials reported the two-story house fully involved in fire when they arrived. Everyone inside the home made it out safely and no one was injured while fighting the blaze, said Prince William fire and rescue spokesman Joe Robertson.

Crime Watch: Police Hunt for Marumsco Flasher

By Potomac Local News

Published December 14, 2011 at 4:34PM

driver asked the victim for directions and as the victim approached the vehicle, the driver appeared to have been exposing himself. The victim turned away and left the area. A similar incident was reported in the same location on November 25th. On that date around 6:23PM, the

victim, a 22 year old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she was walking in the same general area when an unknown man drove up to her and, again, asked for directions. As the victim was speaking to the suspect, she noticed he was exposing himself to her. The victim then

Politics

Delegation to Hold Town Hall Thursday

By Potomac Local News

Published December 14, 2011 at 1:36PM | Updated December 14, 2011 at 3:10PM

The Seal of Prince William County, Va.

Virginia’s General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond Jan. 12 11 for 60 days, and both state senators and delegates want to hear from residents about their concerns. Legislators will also share information about the upcoming session.

As of Wednesday, Sen. George Barker (D-39, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William), Del. Richard Anderson (R-51, Prince William), Del. Luke Torian, D-52, Dumfries, Occoquan, Woodbridge) Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31, Woodbridge) and Del. Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-2, Stafford, Woodbridge) have confirmed they attend the meeting,.

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Quinn Appointed to IJO Board

By Potomac Local News

Published December 14, 2011 at 11:35AM | Updated December 14, 2011 at 12:32PM

Terry Quinn and his wife, Joy. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Terry Quinn of Quinn’s Goldsmith in Occoquan was recently honored by being appointed to a position on the Board of Directors of the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO), according to an announcement by IJO President and CEO Jeff Roberts.

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Colonial Forge Nets New Principal

By Potomac Local News

Published December 14, 2011 at 11:05AM

The seal of Stafford County Public Schools.

Stafford, Va. — A former school principal in Manassas will take over at Colonial Forge High School in Stafford, the school now infamously known for the Banana Man controversy.

Michael Byers will begin his duties at the school Jan. 3, after relocating from his current position as assistant principal at Briar Woods High School in Loudoun County, said Stafford schools spokeswoman Valerie Cottongim.

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Woodson’s Term Ends in Dispute

By Potomac Local News

Published December 14, 2011 at 10:15AM

Bob Woodson

Stafford, Va. — The first African American elected to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors ended his term Tuesday night amidst controversy.

Robert “Bob” Woodson who’s represented the Griffis-Widewater District in North Stafford since 2008 left the Board Chambers without the approval of two fellow supervisors, Aquia District Supervisor Paul Milde and Rock Hill District Supervisor Cord Sterling.