Publisher’s note: Peter Candland invited me to a cafe and offered his take on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors and the upcoming budget season. He ordered a soda and I had coffee. Here’s a bit of our conversation.
In recent weeks, Peter Candland has lost more than he’s won – but that hasn’t kept him from trying to change what he calls a “good ol’ boy” system in Prince William County politics.
A man faces charges after police said he led them on a pursuit and then elbowed a police offer in the face.
More in an unedited police press release:
Snow chances for our region look good for now, and a winter storm watch has been posted for our region. That watch will go into effect Wednesday morning and last until Thursday night, when we could see five or more inches of snow and sleet in our area.
Temperatures will drop to the upper 20s Wednesday night and only rising into the 30s on Thursday. And it’ll be windy with wind gusts reaching 35 mph speeds, according to the weather service.
Sasha: A wonderfully sweet, gentle brindle boxer mix. Sasha is a 7 year old spayed female who has been micro-chipped and is UTD on her shots.
For more information on any of these animals, visit staffordspca.org/contact-us.html
Dominion Virginia Power has made a large investment in Stafford, donating $25,000 to Stafford’s 350-year anniversary campaign to be used in a film that will present Stafford’s historical role in the United States.
?“Dominion Virginia Power’s generosity will significantly enable us to preserve and share Stafford’s unique history in the building of our great nation,” said Harry Crisp, chairman of the 350th Blue Ribbon Anniversary Committee.
Drivers traveling on Rt. 631 (Coal Landing Road) in Stafford for the next two weeks may experience delays while repairs are being made to the road.
The work zone will be active from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, during which time only one lane will be accessible.
Stafford Hospital on Hospital Center Blvd. in Stafford is set to celebrate its fifth year of serving the local community on February 27, 2014.
The hospital, founded by Mary Washington Healthcare, has been recognized by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for their outreach programs in the community, including art contests for young children, and their sponsorship role in the county’s 350-year anniversary.
The Prince William Committee of 100 will take up the topic of mental health during its February meeting.
Vice President of U.S. Health Vest Stacie York will join three other panelists at during the discussion to be held Feb. 20 at 7:45 p.m. at the Montclair Country Club in Woodbridge. U.S. Health Vest aims to build a 75-bed mental health facility in Woodbridge, according to a Committee of 100 press release.
Mayoral challengers take aim at Leake, Brown — OThe Town of Dumfries will not be the only town this year with a competitive race for mayor as challengers have stepped up during the past week to take on Haymarket Mayor David Leake and Quantico Mayor Kevin Brown, both of whom have filed for re-election. [Prince William Times]
Va. electric chair bill delayed, placing doubt on passage this year — The Virginia Senate on Thursday delayed and possibly derailed a bill meant to send death row inmates to the electric chair if lethal-injection drugs are not available. [Washington Post]
The Monuments Rated PG-13 3 stars out of 5
“The Monuments Men” takes the historic story of Nazis stolen artwork off its pedestal and brings it to a theater near you.
