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Blue bags: Fire department to carry kits for patients with autism

By Rick Horner
[photo:OWL-VFD]

The sensory bags for patients with autism contain an array of different items to use when patients are having a stressful sensory issue. Things such as marbles in mesh, squeeze balls, a flipper chain, and a Rubik’s Cube are among the kits’ sensory tools.

The idea to begin carrying these unique resources has been discussed by members in the past few years. Firefighter/Paramedic Lt. Matt Kodicek created Ben’s Blue Bags from the City of Crown Point Fire Rescue in Crown Point, Ind. He was inspired to start the nonprofit in honor of his son, Ben, who is autistic.

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Rail Buffs: Volunteers needed for upcoming Heritage Railway Festival

By Potomac Local News
Photo: Historic Manassas, Inc.

Submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – Calling all railroad enthusiasts!  Historic Manassas is hosting the Heritage Railway Festival on June 4, and volunteers aged 16+ are needed from 6:30 am to 4 pm.  Duties include setup, giving directions, check-in performers, providing security, and post-event tear down/cleanup.  Be part of the team and the 501st Legion Storm Troopers, Rufus & Friends, magician Tyler Reed and hundreds of Rail Buffs!  To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/3eYrYt1.  Questions?  Please email [email protected] for more information.  Please visithttps://bit.ly/3G5Gs7c to learn more about this family-friendly event.

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Chamber changes: Nationwide search for Prince William CEO to begin soon

By Potomac Local News
Debbie Jones

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce says it will scour the U.S. to find its new CEO.

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Gun in school: Potomac High School SRO arrests 15-year-old

By Potomac Local News

On Thursday, May 19 at 8:19. a.m., the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Potomac High School, 3401 Panther Pride Drive in Woodbridge was notified by school personnel that there was a student with a gun inside the school.

The investigation revealed that another student was inside a bathroom when a different student, later identified as the accused, brandished a firearm under a bathroom stall.

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Madonna House blaze: Businesses, residents help 34 displaced seniors

By Potomac Local News
[Photo: Rick Horner]

There were 34 individuals from the senior apartment complex in Fredericksburg that were displaced and relocated on May 17 to the Clarion Choice Hotel in Central Park, Fredericksburg. Since then, the Fredericksburg Department of Social Services (DSS) has been on-site at the Clarion and working with many religious and community partner organizations to find alternative housing plans.

Those organizations include, but are not limited to, the Continuum of Care, Micah Ministries, Healthy Generations, and the American Red Cross.

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Stafford high school seniors turn tassels during 2022 graduation ceremonies

By Potomac Local News
Graduates turn their tassels to symbolize that they are graduates of Stafford County Public Schools [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

High school seniors at all five Stafford County Public Schools graduated on Saturday, May 21. The ceremonies were held at the schools, starting at 8 a.m.

For the remainder of the students, the last day of school is Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

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‘Greatest Half in History’ runs again in Fredericksburg

By Potomac Local News
Photo: Marine Corps Marathon

Almost 4,000 runners from 48 states and seven countries conquered the streets of Fredericksburg for the 2022 Marine Corps Historic Half.

U.S. Marine Captain Kyle King, 32, from Alexandria, won the “Greatest Half in History” with a time of 1:13:24. King, a recent graduate of the Expeditionary Warfare School at Quantico Marine Corps Base and a member of the All-Marine Running Team, participated in the Marine Corps Historic Half before moving to Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms in California.

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I-95 debris removal complete; Work continues on side roads after Jan. 3 storm

By Potomac Local News

Clean-up continues following a crippling snowstorm that hit our region on January 3, closing a portion of Interstate 95 between Dumfries and Kings Dominion.

Debris clean-up along Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg area is complete. Now, crews may concentrate on debris removal along primary and secondary roads in Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties.

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