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Nighttime Lane Closures in North Stafford Start Thursday

Published February 29, 2012 at 4:22PM | Updated March 5, 2012 at 8:38AM

North Stafford, Va. — On Thursday, March 1, General Excavation Inc., will begin to mobilize equipment and erect construction signs on the east and westbound side of Route 610; on the north and southbound side of Mine Road (Route 684); and along any connecting secondary routes in the vicinity of the project. The $975,443.00 project will add additional turn lanes and improve pedestrian access on Mine Road in Stafford County.

General Excavation Inc. will widen Mine Road by adding an additional right turn lane from Mine Road onto Route 610 east. There will also be an additional left turn lane on Route 610 south turning onto Mine Road. Other improvements to be made in connection with this project include, three handicap ramps at the intersections of Route 610 and Mine Road; a sidewalk will be installed along the northbound turn lane of Mine Road which will connect with the sidewalk on the eastbound lane of Route 610; and pedestrian buttons will be added to the existing traffic signal poles at the intersection.

Welcome to the New PotomacLocal.com

By Potomac Local News

Published February 29, 2012 at 12:36PM | Updated March 2, 2012 at 1:40PM

Welcome to the newly redesigned PotomacLocal.com. We hope you enjoy your stay at your trusted daily news source for Virginia’s Potomac Communities.

The new PotomacLocal.com is all about giving you more access to the local information that is most important in your life. From the top of our page to the bottom you’ll see more stories updated throughout the day, more links directing you to news in your neighborhood, more events taking place where you live, and more information about local businesses and their can’t-miss offers.

Proposal Would Ban Through Trucks on Rural Roads

By Potomac Local News

Published February 29, 2012 at 11:00AM | Updated February 29, 2012 at 11:52AM

Snellings

Stafford County, Va. –– The future of a series of rural roads is being debated after a Stafford County leader moved to restrict their through-truck traffic.

Hartwood District Supervisor Gary Snellings has proposed banning through trucks from using Truslow Road between Enon and Berea Church roads, and on Enon Road between U.S. 1 and Truslow Road.

Poll: A Good Place for a Presidential Candidate Speech?

By Potomac Local News

Published February 29, 2012 at 9:00AM | Updated February 29, 2012 at 2:07PM

Presidential candidate Ron Paul made a campaign stop in Springfield last night. In year’s past many candidates – from Barack Obama to John McCain – have all stopped in the region to rally support. So, if they do it again this year, where in the Potomac Communities should candidates come and make a speech?

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Around Town

By Potomac Local News

Published February 29, 2012 at 6:00AM | Updated February 29, 2012 at 11:54AM

U.S. 1 and CSX rail lines cross the Occoquan River between Prince William and Fairfax counties. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Prince William schools’ administration responds to ‘work to rule’ protests
The Washington Post reports The Prince William County schools superintendent responded to ongoing and growing protests over teacher pay freezes in a letter he sent to staff late last week.

Pentagon: Remains Of Some 9-11 Victims Went To Landfill
CBS D.C. reports Partial remains of several 9/11 victims were incinerated by a military contractor and sent to a landfill, a government report said Tuesday in the latest of a series of revelations about the Pentagon’s main mortuary for the war dead.

County Website Offers Answers to Property Reassessment Questions

By Potomac Local News

Published February 28, 2012 at 2:01PM

Fredericksburg.com reports the county mailed out property reassessments to residents Thursday. But county officials want you to know you can turn to the county website if you have questions about the reassessed value of properties in Stafford.

Citizens who have questions about their 2012 reassessment notices can visit the Stafford County website at staffordcountyva.gov for helpful information.

Poll: Choose Your New Restaurant

By Potomac Local News

Published February 28, 2012 at 8:00AM

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Around Town

By Potomac Local News

Published February 28, 2012 at 7:00AM

Blake Shelton Plays Patriot Center
The (George Mason University) Broadside reports The Patriot Center was packed Saturday evening for the Blake Shelton concert.

Mason Uses Energy-Efficient Heating
The (George Mason University) Broadside reports George Mason University is utilizing the latest, most innovative technology to provide students with energy-efficient heating and cooling on campus.

Poll: Did You Watch the Oscars?

By Potomac Local News

Published February 27, 2012 at 8:00AM

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Around Town

By Potomac Local News

Published February 27, 2012 at 7:00AM

A foot bridge at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge.

FEMA gives $19M to help rebuild Louisa high school
WTOP.com reports The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded $19 million to help rebuild Louisa County High School, which was damaged during the Aug. 23 earthquake.

Va. Tech families want 1-gun-a-month law to stay
WTOP.com reports Parents of Virginia Tech survivors and victims of the 2007 campus massacre urged Gov. Bob McDonnell on Saturday to keep in place a law that allows the purchase of only one handgun a month.