Dumfries officials will gather for a youth empowerment event.
Mayor Derrick Wood says the event will feature children and teenagers who are “leading the conversation” about violence bullying, and the resources that can be used to help them fight back against the issues young people face.
We’re seeing a clearer view of the Williams-Dawe House in Brentsville, the oldest home in the area dating back to the early 19th century, now being renovated by the Prince William County government.
The Board of County Supervisors purchased two properties at 12254 and 12320 Bristow Road, on about six acres, including the house, for $350,000, from former owners Machen Merle and Gill Keith. The Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation is repairing the roof, and chimney and removing mold from the house, and trees from the lawn.
The Woodbridge Vikings Crew Team is having a fundraiser now through March 4, 2023.
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Seven people are homeless after a fire in the Widewater area.
At 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, Stafford County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Widewater Road, near Decatur Road. The address was across the street from Widewater Fire Station 3 Widewater, and the first units arrived on the scene just moments later, reporting fire and smoke from the exterior of a mixed-use structure subdivided into apartments.
The library system reported the closure on Friday via social media.
Bull Run Library will be closed today, Friday, February 10 for water line repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.#PWPLibraries
A pursuit through South Stafford resulted in arresting the driver and passenger of a vehicle, after deputies used intentional vehicle contact to end the chase safely.
On Friday, February 10 at 2:30 p.m. Deputy B.W. Gildea stopped a suspended driver in a black Chevy Monte Carlo at Warrenton Road and Interstate 95. Deputy D.R. Ludolph responded to assist, and the deputies attempted to identify an unrestrained male passenger in the front seat.
Police are searching for the man who robbed a United Bank near Dumfries.
On Saturday, February 11, at 10:10 a.m., officers responded to the United Bank located at 17054 Richmond Highway to investigate a robbery.
During the grand opening, the sheriff’s office and Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department members participated in a Hoagies for Heroes competition.
While the Sheriff’s Office won the gold, Wawa awarded both teams won $1,000 to donate to their charity of choice.
A mix of rain and snow is expected Saturday night through Sunday, especially in areas along and west of the Blue Ridge. Light icing will also be possible. Additionally, a brief period of light wintry weather could occur Sunday morning in central and northern Virginia.
As the weekend wraps up, re-freeze of wet surfaces is possible Sunday night into Monday along and west of the Blue Ridge as temperatures fall.
From the county government:
The Butler Road Study is currently underway. This is a Planning and Preliminary Design Study for Butler Road (Route 218) from Route 1 (Richmond Hwy) / Rt 17 Business (Warrenton Road) to Deacon Road / Cool Springs Road (Route 607). This corridor has been identified to experience traffic congestion and safety issues for both vehicles and pedestrians during peak periods.
