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Prince William County Landfill Donation Place to reopen

Published April 17, 2017 at 7:00AM | Updated April 17, 2017 at 11:03AM

Just in time for spring cleaning, the Donation Drop Spot, previously known as “The Donation Place,” will reopen on April 19. Located in the Citizens’ Convenience Area at the Prince William County Landfill, The Donation Drop Spot will reopen on April 19 for the collection of a variety of reusable household items and clothing.

The hours of collection at the landfill will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and an attendant will be there to assist donors and provide a receipt. The Balls Ford Road Compost Facility will have bins available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for small household items and clothing.

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Some water customers could experience ‘a slightly stronger chlorine taste and odor’

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 6:00AM

From Virginia American Water:

Virginia American Water will begin flushing the water mains in its Alexandria and Prince William (Dale City) distribution systems beginning Monday, April 17. Flushing will take place until the end of June.

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Oxford Boathouse showing its age, needs repairs

By Potomac Local News

Published April 17, 2017 at 5:30AM | Updated April 17, 2017 at 8:08AM

LAKE RIDGE, Va. — About 400 people per year, from five high schools and an adult rowing club use Prince William County’s only boathouse.

The Oxford Boathouse at Lake Ridge Park sits on the Occoquan River, and at 30 years old is showing signs of age. The roof — already replaced twice in the building’s lifetime — is again showing signs of wear.

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Supervisors mull 4-percent raise for county workers while Stewart pushes a flat tax

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2017 at 9:00PM

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Virginia man guilty of capital murder in death of 15-month-old son

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2017 at 8:54PM

Joaquin S. Rams, accused of killing his 15-month-old son in 2012 to collect more than $500,000 in life insurance benefits on the boy, was found guilty of capital murder in Prince William County on Thursday by the judge who heard the case.

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How well do you know Virginia’s official emblems?

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2017 at 5:38PM

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Fauquier man suspected of dumping fuel into sewer

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2017 at 2:39PM

From Prince William County Fire Marshal’s office:

Suspicious Person/Illegal Discharge: On, April 12, 2017, dispatch received a call of a suspicious person possibly dumping an unknown material into the sewer at the rear of the 7400 Block of Stream Walk Lane in Manassas. This call matched previous calls and in the area where there had been cases of possible illegal discharges already under investigation by the Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office and Prince William County Police. The ongoing investigation involved repeated discharges of petroleum

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How hospice social workers enhance end-stage quality of life

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2017 at 11:42AM | Updated April 23, 2017 at 9:09AM

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Local businesses learn the ins and outs of eVA and selling to government

By Potomac Local News

Published April 13, 2017 at 8:44AM

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The process of selling goods and services to state and local governments in Virginia is different than selling to private business owners.

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A new paint job for Okras in Downtown Manassas

By Potomac Local News

Published April 12, 2017 at 5:34PM

The brightest color building in Downtown Manassas is less colorful today.

Okras at the corner of Center and Battle streets is being painted a beige, a far cry from the bright yellow it sported until recently. Inside is Okras Cajun Creole, a nearly 20-year-old restaurant that serves up gumbo and other New Orleans fare.