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First Baby of 2025 Delivered at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center

Published January 4, 2025 at 10:38AM

Colson James Cormack [Photo: UVA Prince William Medical Center]

Miranda Cormack, the proud mother, welcomed her son, Colson James Cormack, at 2:43 a.m. on January 1, 2025. Colson weighed in at seven pounds and four ounces and measured 20 inches long. He was delivered by Dr. Victor R. Khayat, with assistance from nurse Kiani Hudgens, RN, and a dedicated team of medical staff, according to a press release.

According to the press release, the delivery team shared their excitement in welcoming the first baby of the year, playing a special role in this milestone for the Cormack family. Colson will reside with his family in Warrenton, where they are looking forward to new adventures and memories in the year ahead.

VDOT Hot Spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 4, 2025 at 10:30AM

Intestate 95 [Photo: VDOT]

All work is scheduled, weather permitting. That’s a big “if,” with at least two to four inches of snow forecast for the region. Updated information is available online.

Stafford County

Monica Gary Won’t Seek Re-election to Stafford County Board of Supervisors Amid Controversy

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 4, 2025 at 10:05AM | Updated January 4, 2025 at 10:48AM

Monica Gary, who represents the Aquia District on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, announced she will step down at the end of her term on December 31, 2025. Gary, elected in 2021, shared her decision in a statement posted to Facebook emphasizing family and faith as her priorities moving forward.

“As we enter the New Year and I spend time mindfully with my family, I’m reminded of how quickly life passes us by,” Gary wrote. She highlighted her family’s milestones, including her children’s graduations and her desire to be more present for her loved ones. “This is also a time for me to deepen my relationship with the Lord and prepare for whatever comes next.”

Circuit Court Clerk Married 18 Couples at ‘Seal the Deal’ Event

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 3, 2025 at 2:00PM

[Courtesy of the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, Jacqueline Smith]

On Dec. 13, 2024, Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith hosted a “Seal the Deal” event in the Town of Occoquan, where couples could get married without the hassle of planning an elaborate ceremony and reception.

According to a press release from the clerk, Smith married 18 couples during the event. Couples were able to marry in the decorated Occoquan Town Hall with family and friends. Each ceremony was intimate and festive as the hall was decorated for the holidays with festive lights.

Prince William Police Graduates 50th Crisis Intervention Class

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 3, 2025 at 1:00PM

The Prince William County Police Department graduates of its 50th Crisis Intervention Training. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

Prince William County Police Officer Latrell Guy, who was a member of the 50th class, said he now better appreciates the hardships people face in dealing with mental illness.

“I just have a better understanding of what the person themselves might be going through and get them the help they need rather than go to a more restrictive route,” Guy said. “We need to understand what they have to live with and how we can help them get through their day. It’s something everyone should take in general to be more knowledgeable about these situations.”

VDOT Prepares for Winter Storm Season as Significant Snowstorm Looms

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 3, 2025 at 10:00AM

With a major snowstorm expected to impact the region starting Sunday, January 5, 2024, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) updated the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on its winter storm preparations late last month.

Andrew Thorpe, Assistant Resident Engineer, presented an overview of VDOT’s snow removal strategies during a recent meeting, emphasizing readiness across Stafford and neighboring counties.

New Year’s Babies Arrive at Mary Washington, Stafford Hospitals

By Potomac Local News

Published January 2, 2025 at 3:00PM

Christopher, Erica, and baby Kylah, Mary Washington Hospital [Photo: Mary Washington Hospital]

Stafford Hospital also welcomed its first baby of the year, Miles Roy, born at 4:59 a.m., weighing 6 pounds, 1.5 ounces. Miles’ parents, Jessica and Ken of Spotsylvania. He joins big brothers Garrett, 5, and Jackson, 2.

The hospital did not provide the last names of the parents.

Events Around Prince William, Manassas in January

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 2, 2025 at 2:00PM

[Aleks via Pexels]

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Prince William County to Collect, Accept Christmas Trees for Recycling

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published January 2, 2025 at 11:30AM

[Irina Iriser via Pexels]

Starting Jan. 1 through Jan. 17, Prince William County residents can leave their greenery out on the curb. There are also three sites around the county that are accepting trees and additional greenery during this period:

If you choose to recycle, be sure to remove all organments, decorations, tinsel, nails and tree stand before leaving it at the curb or dropping it off.

Forecasting a Musical Journey: From Weather Channel Fan to Featured Artist

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published January 2, 2025 at 10:00AM

In the late 1900s, before smartphones and 24/7 weather updates, people often tuned into The Weather Channel (TWC) for the most up-to-date forecasts; as a child, Tony Craddock tuned in to listen to the soothing background music that accompanied the forecasts. Years later, when his own music was featured on the channel, it was a surreal, full-circle moment for Craddock. His 2011 Christmas album was picked up by TWC and served as background music for the season’s forecasts.

Craddock’s musical journey began in sixth grade when he chose the saxophone—an instrument he describes as having a tone and command close to the human voice. His passion for the sax blossomed through mentorship, early private lessons, and the influence of his father, an avid jazz listener.