Stafford County will open a cooling center from Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23. The center will be located at the Rowser building, 1739 Jefferson Davis Highway in Stafford. On Thursday, the center will be open from 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. On Friday (July 22) and Saturday (July 23), the hours will be 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Individuals should bring snacks, bottled water, medication and other basic necessities to the shelter.
Note: The websites for several of these events mention that they may change due to weather or alternate plans at any time without notice.
Thursday, July 21
STAFFORD, Va. — On June 14, The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Stafford County Public Schools celebrated its 10th Anniversary of DARE Day at Pratt Park. Over 2000 Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. students from 17 elementary schools were in attendance.
Stafford County DARE Day originally started at Winding Creek Elementary School and was such a huge success that it was moved to Pratt Park the following year and included all elementary schools in the Stafford County School System. It is now an annual event.
STAFFORD, Va. — When a woman surrendered her cat to the Stafford SPCA, the burgeoning animal rescue organization also helped her flee an abusive spouse.
“When she brought the cat in, she told us she just wanted to give it up. But we found out she needed to get way from someone who was beating her, and then we sat here on the floor and cried for two hours straight,” said Stafford SPCA Director of Operations Lori O’Pry.
The driver of a 2007 Mercedes-Benz sedan pulled into the commuter lot off Garrisonville Road (Va. 610) and clipped the bumper of a 2003 Honda that was already parked in a row of other vehicles.
The Mercedes went on to strike a 1996 Mazda pickup injuring a 20-year-old male that was sitting inside the truck, said Virginia State Police Sgt. Les Tyler.
By Marty van Duyne
For PotomacLocal.com
STAFFORD, Va. –– Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate Eric Olsen faced a chili crowd Sunday evening.
STAFFORD, Va. – – Northern Virginia’s fight against the invasive Emerald Ash Borer continues.
The beetle, an intruder from Asia, is a threat to the area’s ash trees and has been the focus of a statewide advertising campaign urging campers to only use firewood collected from their campsite. Not moving firewood prevents the spread of the bug, state officials said.
He may not have an Australian accent but Michael Shwedick is something like the Potomac Communities’ own version of the Crocodile Hunter.
Gov. Robert F. McDonnell is scheduled to appear at noon Thursday at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant at 3987 Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) at Boswell’s Corner in North Stafford.
Dudenhefer, a Republican, is currently the Chairman of the Stafford Board of Supervisors and is vying to represent the newly shifted 2nd House District that includes portions of Woodbridge and North Stafford.
This camp is for Stafford County youth ages 7 – 13 and information about the camp and the registration process can be found at online, or call Deputy Earl Coffey at 540-658-4450.
-Bill Kennedy
