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Victim in fatal Haymarket fire identified

By Potomac Local News

The fire occurred on Tuesday, December 10, at 1:07 a.m. A press release states:

Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the 16000 block of Gaines Road (Haymarket) for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews observed a detached and occupied 2-story garage (converted into a residence) on fire and a victim in front of the building. A resident of the second story attempted to respond to a call for help from the first-floor resident but was met by fire and unable to assist. A third occupant heard the call for help as well and was able to rescue the victim from the first floor.

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Hrubes promoted, will oversee Prince William police ops division, patrol

By Potomac Local News

There’s a new major in town at the Prince William County Police Department. Capt. Shana Hrubes will oversee the department’s Operations Division, which includes the patrol division, starting Saturday, Dec. 14. A press release states:

Major Hrubes is a native of Prince William County and has 21 years of law enforcement experience, beginning her career with the Prince William County Police Department in 1998 as a patrol officer assigned to the Operations Division.

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Schools

19th Annual Breakfast with Santa at Forest Park High School

By Potomac Local News

The 19th annual Breakfast with Santa at Forest Park High School (FPHS) will be held on Saturday, December 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria with free holiday music and support from the U.S. Marines.  A press release states:

The annual holiday event, which is free and open to the public, invites families and members of the Dumfries community to celebrate the holidays with the FPHS students and staff.

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Features

Oculus: A Place of Unseen at the Workhouse Arts Center Artist Talk December 14

By Potomac Local News

The Workhouse Arts Center will present an interactive exhibit Oculus: Of A Place Unseen, featuring works of artists Elaine Buss, Edgar Endress, Michelle Repiso and Steve Wanna. A press release states:

There will be an opening reception and Artist Talk on Saturday, December 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until February 2.

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Pay hike coming for George Mason University food service workers

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Foodservice workers at George Mason University will get see an increase and pay and benefits. A press release states:

Over 200 Sodexo food service workers, cashiers, bakers, cooks, catering workers, utility workers, drivers and receivers at George Mason University have ratified their first-ever union contract with 32BJ SEIU.

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Virginia State Parks seeks Youth Conservation Corps crew leaders

By Potomac Local News

Virginia State Parks are recruiting outgoing, adventure-seeking, hard-working people to serve as 2020 crew leaders in the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. A press release states:

Each summer, YCC engages 200 young people in state parks throughout Virginia, accomplishing projects such as trail maintenance, basic construction and beautification of the parks. Crew leaders manage these crews.

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Big winners at Gourmet Guys Give Back

By Potomac Local News

(PRESS RELEASE) On Sunday, December 8 Leadership Prince William and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce hosted their 4th Annual Gourmet Guys Give Back amateur cooking competition at Linton Hall School in Bristow.

Over 200 adults and children came through the doors, including Santa Claus himself.

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Traffic changes at Liberty Place project in Fredericksburg

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Liberty Place will be a 43,000-square-foot, three-level commercial building along William Street

The effort to add a bring a Liberty Place to Downtown Fredericksburg, a building that will house new retail and restaurants, to include a new Mellow Mushroom pizzeria, will mean some traffic disruptions in the city. A press release states:

Motorists are advised of upcoming work zones and traffic pattern changes in the 600 block of William Street (between Douglas and Winchester Streets) associated with construction of the new Liberty Place development. On Tuesday and Wednesday, December 10 and 11, the right thru-lane and right side parking lane will be closed to traffic to facilitate the installation of new utilities under the roadway.

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