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VRE’s week off to slow start

Published January 31, 2011 at 8:26AM | Updated May 23, 2011 at 11:11PM

Riders got early word from the transit system that train 308, which departs Fredericksburg at 6:30 a.m., was going to be late because of mechanical issues. It wasn’t long after that the train had been canceled altogether and riders told they could board Metro for free, by showing a valid VRE ticket.

In addition to the Metro option, riders still waiting on station platforms in Quantico and Woodbridge had the option to take an Amtrak train in place of the canceled VRE train as far as Union Station in Washington.

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Stafford growth meeting rescheduled

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Published January 29, 2011 at 4:45PM

After snow blanketed the region Jan 26 and forced the cancellation of the county’s second Urban Development Areas workshop, the event has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Monday February 7, at the England Run Library. (more…)

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95 lanes closing Tuesday for highway work

By Potomac Local News

Published January 29, 2011 at 9:16AM

Drivers on I-95 south headed to U.S. 1 south will be detoured to Prince William Parkway exit (Exit 158B), and should then follow signs back to I-95 north to Route 123 east (Exit 160) to U.S. 1. (more…)

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Tires slashed in Dale City

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Published January 28, 2011 at 4:00PM | Updated May 24, 2011 at 3:14PM

Dale City, Va. –– Tires were slashed on about 20 cars in Dale City, and now police want to know who’s behind the vandalisms.

Police were called at 2:42 p.m. Thursday to the Glendale area of Dale City after someone reported the tire slashing.

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Sex offender & former pastor gets probation

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Published January 28, 2011 at 2:25PM | Updated July 18, 2011 at 9:58PM

Jason Bolton plead guilty to taking indecent liberties with a child.

Dumfries, Va. –– A convicted sex offender was sentenced today to two years probation.

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Stafford schools cancels activities

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Published January 28, 2011 at 11:35AM | Updated January 28, 2011 at 2:05PM

All Saturday and Sunday activities (January 29 & 30) in Prince William County Public Schools will continue on a normal schedule. Also, because of the recent school closures due to inclement weather, report cards will be delayed three days and will now be distributed on February 10.

Stafford County Public Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities today. While classes were not held in Stafford today, faculty and staff were required show up for work for a scheduled workday.

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Waste center meeting postponed

By Potomac Local News

Published January 27, 2011 at 9:24PM

Fairfax County’s Energy Resource Recovery Center in Lorton is up for grabs, but one official says it will cost too much to buy it. (Fairfax County)

Lorton, Va. –– Residents are going to have to wait a bit longer to get more information about what’s going to happen with the waste-to-energy center in Lorton.

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Standoff ends, guns found

By Potomac Local News

Published January 27, 2011 at 8:26PM | Updated January 28, 2011 at 6:31AM

Just before midnight, a 35-year-old man who had earlier said he “wished to end his life and threatened to shoot anyone who came to his property” in the 700 block of Courthouse Road (Va. 630) surrendered to sheriff’s deputies, said Stafford County Sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.

No one was injured. The man has not been charged and was taken to a local hospital for a mental evaluation. (more…)

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Closings and Delays for Jan. 28, 2011

By Potomac Local News

Published January 27, 2011 at 7:52PM | Updated January 28, 2011 at 11:33AM

Prince William County Public Schools closed. Code Red for Employees. School Age Care Program will not be open. All students should come to school Monday Jan. 31.

Stafford County Public Schools says Friday will remain a workday, no school for students. All staff and faculty should report at 10 a.m. Activities, athletic and other events scheduled this weekend will be held.

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VDOT to hit streets again tonight

By Potomac Local News

Published January 27, 2011 at 5:37PM

Traffic was light at 7:50 a.m. Thursday Jan. 27, 2011 following the storm that forced many area drivers to abandon their cars on the roads. (VDOT)

Virginia Department of Transportation crews will be out in force once more this evening.

Tonight, 2,200 trucks will continue working to plow and address refreeze issues, with the goal of making all Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William subdivision streets passable for the a.m. rush tomorrow. Crews treating roads with salt and sand will also help prepare for the light snow expected to begin in the early morning.