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Warmer Weather Ahead | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser
Another stunning sunrise this morning with temperatures in the 20s and 30s. [Photo: National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington]

 

Increasing high clouds are expected throughout the day, but no precipitation is anticipated. Tonight, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a possibility of a brief shower in the Alleghenies later in the night. Temperatures will be warmer, with lows in the mid-30s to near 40.

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Manassas councilwoman praises interim city manager, high employee satisfaction

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis provided insights into the ongoing search for a new city manager and discussed the results of a recent city employment satisfaction survey.

According to Coates Ellis, the city’s current state has significantly improved, with Police Chief Douglass Keen serving as the interim city manager. “They’re a lot better now with Chief Keen on board as the interim. That was the best thing we could have, mean to get through a very, in my opinion, unstable time.”

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Exclusive: Fredericksburg’s Historic Kenmore Inn reimagined as Ironclad Inn and Bourbon Tasting Room; Soft Opening Set for Feb. 20

By Uriah Kiser

Ironclad Distillery Co., renowned for its bourbon whiskey production in Newport News, has made waves in the hospitality industry with its recent acquisition of the historic Kenmore Inn in Fredericksburg.

Under Kara King’s stewardship of Ironclad Distillery, the inn is set to undergo a transformation, including a name change to the Ironclad Inn and Bourbon Tasting Room.

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Locals Only: What are those brown suds in the Occoquan River?

By Uriah Kiser

Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta shed light on the occurrence of off-white, brownish suds and orange slime in the Occoquan River, clarifying that these phenomena are natural processes resulting from the breakdown of organic debris and bacterial action on iron, respectively.

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Time’s up for Stafford schools’ ‘power hour’ lunch; Division reverts to 3-bell lunch schedule amid safety concerns and student incidents

By Uriah Kiser
A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

The school division announced it will revert to a three-bell lunch schedule starting Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. Potomac Local was the first to tell you administrators were scrutinizing the extended “power hour” lunch period following the arrest of at least 10 students involved in an early-morning fight at Brooke Point High School on January 29, 2024.

Later that day, police placed the school on lockdown after students assaulted two Brooke Point teachers in a separate incident.

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Locals Only: This Stafford County library branch is closing. Here’s why

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Germanna Community College Barbara J. Fried Center in Stafford County.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is set to cease operations at the Barbara J. Fried Center Joint Use Branch on Friday, February 16, 2024. The decision, according to a library spokesman, stems from several factors.

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Tonight: Stafford Schools $453 million budget public hearing; Speakers sign up before 4 p.m.

By Uriah Kiser

The Stafford County School Board wants to hear from residents about the school division superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year tonight, Feb. 6, 2024, at 7 o’clock.

Dr. Thomas Taylor unveiled a $453.4 million operating plan to prioritize student success, address growth, and emphasize the need for increased investment in education.

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Cooler, mid-40s for most | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

The current weather pattern indicates a vigorous upper low over Florida and the Bahamas, with upper-level ridging extending from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes. Two shortwaves are moving down the front side of the ridge, with the first passing to the south of the area and the second extending from northern New Jersey to southern New England.

The second shortwave is expected to bring a weak reinforcing shot of cooler air, resulting in sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-40s for most, a bit cooler than yesterday.

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Speed camera enforcement pilot program launches in Prince William County school zones

By Uriah Kiser

The Prince William County Department of Transportation is set to initiate the Automated Traffic Enforcement Pilot Program, which will place speed cameras in selected school zones across the county. The program aims to enhance residents’ safety by implementing measures to reduce severe injuries and fatalities on county roads.

The initial school zones where automated enforcement will be deployed include Battlefield High School on Route 15, Woodbridge High School and Old Bridge Elementary School on Old Bridge Road, Fitzgerald Elementary School on Benita Fitzgerald Drive, and Patriot High School and T. Clay Wood Elementary School on Kettle Run Road. More school zones will be added to the program in the coming months.

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