National Weather Service: “Low humidities in the 20 to 30 percent range, combined with the drought conditions, will lead to an increase in fire danger today, despite the light winds.”

“You are urged to exercise caution if handling open flames or equipment that creates sparks. Also, dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and other flammable items in appropriate containers. Keep vehicles off of dry grass and obey local burn bans. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.”


Prince William Times: ‘Manassas Park voters handily rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed a new Rosie’s Gaming Emporium to open in their independent city, a result officials said was likely the result of a distaste for gambling as well as possible confusion over ballot wording using the phrase “pari-mutuel” wagering.”

“Churchill Downs Incorporated, which owns Rosie’s, had hoped to open a gaming parlor in the Manassas Park Shopping Center similar to the one in Dumfries. Rosie’s offers slot-like betting machines that are based on historical horse races. Pari-mutuel betting creates a pool of winnings based on the money wagered.”


Did you know Stafford’s parks have switched over to winter hours? Now the parks are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Make sure you note that early closing so you and your car don’t get stuck inside one of our parks.


I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Mobile operation with single lane closure for bridge sweeping.

Stafford County: Route 610 (Garrisonville Road): Sunday – Tuesday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures for pavement marking work between Mine Road and Joshua Road.


Press Release: “Prince William Little Theatre is thrilled to announce our upcoming production, ‘Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley,’ written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Steve Kite.”

“This comedy, set in the world of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ will transport audiences to the world of Pemberley, where the story of Mary Bennet takes center stage.”


VDOT: “Route 3 traffic entering I-95 northbound in Fredericksburg has begun traveling in the northbound local lanes, which are now fully open between exit 130 (Route 3) and exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford.”

“Drivers entering northbound I-95 from Route 3 now travel across the original Rappahannock River bridge in the local lanes.”


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