Press Release:
Jacob Long, an experienced leader in public university administration, finances and budgets, has been named the vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer at the University of Mary Washington. With more than two decades of experience in state higher education, Long joins the University as a member of the cabinet leadership team. He will begin Oct. 25.
Welcome (or welcome back) to a new Potomac Local News series, “Meet the Principal.” With nearly two dozen new principals in Prince William County this school year, it’s important to get to know the folks in their new roles.
Potomac Local has asked each principal the same questions in bold, and their respective answers will be found below.
3 p.m. — From the Stafford Sheriff’s Office:
1 p.m. — From the Stafford Sheriff’s office:
A child was treated for severe burns at a local hospital, and now a 36-year-old woman faces charges.
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A 45-year-old man sleeping inside a van was the victim of sexual assault and was treated at a hospital, police said.
The incident occurred across from a Walmart located near Dumfries.
On August 28, 2024, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office charged the Spotswood Elementary Assistant Principal with misdemeanor assault and battery after a 5-year-old student said he was assaulted, according to a police report.
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Jennifer Patterson has been appointed as the new Prince William County Public Library director following a nationwide search. She starts on Sept. 16.
Patterson will be joining Prince William County from her most recent role in Thousand Oaks, Calif., as the library services director. She has also served in Greensboro, N.C.; Gonzales, La.; and Winton, N.C. in various roles.
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Edutainment Productions at OSA (Open Space Arts) is proud to announce “Harmony of Horizons,” an innovative multidisciplinary performance that pushes the boundaries of artistic collaboration and explores the future of arts institutions. This captivating 25-minute production, written by veteran broadway theatre artist Herb Williams, will debut on September 14th, opening up the 2024 PWC Arts Alive Festival at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
A consulting firm, Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, is seeking more public input on the future of Alum Spring Park, Old Mill Park, and Ficklen Island in Fredericksburg. Since February, they have been gathering feedback to refine the city’s Parks and Recreation master plan.
Key issues identified include flooding and outdated facilities at Old Mill Park, the need for improved access and trail repairs at Alum Spring Park, and the potential removal of a concrete dam at Ficklen Island. The consultants have developed several concepts to address these concerns and now ask the public to weigh in on their recommendations before presenting them to city council this fall.The firm’s presentation, including maps and surveys, is available online.
