Press Release, Author at Potomac Local News

Stafford schools call for $1.6 billion in capital improvements, 6 new schools

Published September 15, 2022 at 12:47PM

Virignia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Stafford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor proposed a 10-year, $1.6 billion Capital Improvement Plan during the September 13 Stafford County School Board meeting.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

News

Safety improvements planned for Route 3, Orange Plank Road

By Press Release

Published September 15, 2022 at 12:34PM

The public is invited to learn more about a project to modify the intersection of Route 3 and Orange Plank Road in Spotsylvania County to enhance safety and to provide comments on the proposed design.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

News

Rutledge dazzles in playoff opener shutout

By Press Release

Published September 14, 2022 at 11:48AM

Jackson Rutledge pitched eight shutout innings with six strikeouts, Sammy Infante had three hits and a two-run double, and the FredNats shut out the Lynchburg Hillcats 2-0 in game one of the 2022 Carolina League North Championship Playoff series in front of 4,000+ fans at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Features

Krieg named CASA Executive Director

By Press Release

Published September 13, 2022 at 12:00PM

Krieg

Linda M. Krieg is the new Executive Director of CASA, serving Prince William, Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Warren counties.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

News

Leaders gather to open first segment of I-66 E-ZPass lanes

By Press Release

Published September 13, 2022 at 10:00AM

Leaders gather at the Balls Ford Road Park and Ride Lot near Manassas to celebrate the opening of the first phase of I-66 E-ZPass lanes. [Photo: VDOT]

The nine-mile western segment, which spans Route 29 in Gainesville to Route 28 in Centreville, opened ahead of schedule on Saturday, Sept. 10.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Features

Stafford Regional Leo’s Club donates supplies to 45 teachers

By Press Release

Published September 12, 2022 at 1:00PM

The Stafford Regional Leo's Club [Submitted photo]

The Stafford Regional Leo’s Club, with the support of the Aquia Harbour Host Lions put together 45 bags of school supplies to donate a bag of school supplies to each of the 45 teachers at Stafford Elementary School.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

News

Fredericksburg Nationals cap regular season with runway win

By Press Release

Published September 11, 2022 at 8:05PM

The FredNats sent the regular season out in style Sunday in Salem, blasting off for a 14-2 victory to finish the regular slate 75-55.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

Features

$258,000 lotto ticket sold in Stafford will be worthless on Monday

By Press Release

Published September 10, 2022 at 3:00PM

Would you throw away $258,000? Someone may be on the verge of doing just that.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

News

Prince William community gathers for reflection at 9/11 remembrance ceremony

By Press Release

Published September 10, 2022 at 1:00PM

The Prince William Joint Color Guard presented the colors at the county’s Liberty Memorial to open a 9/11 ceremony 21 years after terrorists flew two airplanes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center and another into the Pentagon.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.

News

2 dead after RV collides with tractor trailer on I-66

By Press Release

Published September 10, 2022 at 9:00AM

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash in Fauquier County. The crash occurred Thursday, Sept.8, 2022, at 8:26 p.m. along Interstate 66 at the 16 mile-marker in Fauquier County.

This article is FREE to read. Please Sign In or Create a FREE Account. Thank you.