Uriah Kiser, Author at Potomac Local News

Fredericksburg gets back to .500 with 6-1 win

Published June 9, 2023 at 7:54AM | Updated June 9, 2023 at 10:05AM

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Nationals picked up their fifth win in a row in a 6-1 defeat of the Charleston Riverdogs.”

“Charleston did take an early lead in the top of the first. Xavier Isaac laced a one-out single, then Dominic Keegan reached on an E6. Cooper Kinney followed by grounding into a fielder’s choice at third base, but then a wild throw to first allowed Keegan to score from second base.”

Prince William

Retire U.S. flags at county landfill or compost facilities

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 9, 2023 at 7:00AM

Prince William County Solid Waste Department press release: “June 14 is Flag Day. The day commemorates the adoption of the “Stars and Stripes” as the official flag of the United States. The U.S. Flag Code -Respect for Flag states, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

“Prince William County residents can show their respect for this beloved symbol by bringing old or tattered American flags to the Prince William County Landfill or the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility during regular hours of operation to be appropriately retired by local Scout groups in a traditional ceremony, or a private one at the Covanta waste to energy facility.”

News

Stafford motorcyclist killed on I-95 at Dale City

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 3:24PM

Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Prince William County. The crash occurred June 7, 2023, shortly after 1 p.m. on Interstate 95 in the access lanes, near Exit 156 for Dale City.”

“A 2007 Honda CBR1000 RR motorcycle was traveling north on I-95 at a high rate of speed when it cut through the gore area of the exit ramp and struck an impact attenuator. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike. The motorcyclist and debris from the motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound 2015 Hyundai SUV that was traveling in the right exit lane.”

News

OmniRide offering free rides Friday, June 9, 2023; Poor air quality forecasted

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 3:13PM

OmniRide: “OmniRide will offer fare-free rides this Friday, June 9. Fare-free travel is being made available to passengers to reduce the number of single-occupancy cars on area roadways that contribute to pollution, which is especially important during this period of poor and smoky air quality from the Canadian wildfires.”

National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington: “Here is the latest Air Quality Forecast for today from http://AirNow.gov. Currently, much of the area has code Orange or Red air quality, and areas around the DC metro are purple or Very Unhealthy. For the most up to date information see http://airnow.gov.”

‘Tin Goose’ lands in Manassas, offering flights through the weekend

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 3:00PM

The golden age of aviation landed at Manassas Regional Airport today, June 8, 2023.

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Politics

Woolf supports school choice, more support for law enforcement

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 2:00PM | Updated June 12, 2023 at 1:50PM

Bill Woolf is running for the GOP nomination to represent the new Virginia Senate 30th District in western Prince William County.

Woolf has worked in the US. Department of Justice, where he served as the director of Human Trafficking programs and later acting director at the Office for Victims of Crime. He also served as a special advisor to the White House for human trafficking and child exploitation.

Quantico

Marine Corps Systems Command begins ULTV tests

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 1:00PM

“This state-of-the-art tactical vehicle is set to enhance infantry, reconnaissance, and logistics mobility and sustainability, providing the modern warfighter with an advanced, lightweight solution tailored for operations in an anti-access/area denial environment.”

“Fielding the ULTV serves as a signal that the Corps is keeping in stride with the ambitious roadmap laid out in Force Design 2030,” said Col. John Gutierrez, portfolio manager for Logistics Combat Element Systems. “This new capability will ultimately help forge a more agile and resilient Corps one which is empowered to overcome the evolving complexities of modern warfare.”

Features

SplashDown Waterpark to open for season

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 11:00AM

Splashdown Water Park

Prince William County Parks and Rec: “Northern Virginia’s largest waterpark, SplashDown Waterpark, will open its doors for the 2023 summer season on Friday, June 16. Waterworks Waterpark and community pools will open daily beginning June 16.”

Here’s a list of public swimming pools in Prince William County.

Prince William

Prince William Forest Park will close the orienteering course

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 10:00AM

Press release: For visitor safety during a wastewater system improvement project, Prince William Forest Park will close the orienteering course from June 20 through October 27. The project will cause periodic closures at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground, and many of the points on the course are in or adjacent to the campground – including the starting point. Due to heavy equipment operation and excavation occurring in the area, the park has decided to close the orienteering course while work is ongoing.

“Parking will still be available in a limited capacity at the Turkey Run day-use area while the work is ongoing, though visitors are encouraged to use caution and follow all closures in the area. While visitors will still be able to access Turkey Run Ridge Trail from the day-use area, access to the Little Run Trail loops, Old Blacktop Road, and Mary Bird Branch Trail from the Turkey Run day-use area may be closed periodically due to the infrastructure work. These trails are still accessible from other parking areas in the park such as Parking Lot E, Parking Lot F, and Parking Lot H.”

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