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Stafford Schools Raise $27,000 to Fight Hunger

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Stafford County Public Schools (Stafford Schools) is pleased to announce the 14th annual Band Together to Fight Hunger, organized by Stafford County’s five high school marching bands, raised $27,593 and collected 3,778 pounds of food this year, equating to 58,333 meals for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. The culminating event featured individual performances by each marching band from Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, Mountain View, North Stafford, and Stafford High Schools. Nearly 400 student musicians performed in a combined finale, led by North Stafford High School Assistant Principal Brandon Neal, showcasing unity and talent while supporting local families in need.

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Stafford County Sheriff’s Report: Target Shoplifting, Trespassing at Brooke Point HS

By Potomac Local News

On December 9, at the Target on South Gateway Drive, First Sergeant D.F. Purcell intervened in an active shoplifting incident during an anti-shoplifting patrol. A man, Quinten Howard, 40, is charged with stealing nearly $190 worth of items and was discovered to have outstanding warrants for robbery, breaking and entering, possession of controlled substances, and trespassing. He was arrested and held without bond. Two female accomplices were issued summonses for shoplifting.

Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

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Shop Local, Gift Local: Elysian Float Spa Offers a Way to Let It Go

By Kelly Sienkowski

No sound, no touch, no light: Elysian Float Spa offers a sensory deprivation spa relaxation package to take away the stress of the holidays.

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Prince William County Starts Soccer Field Improvements at Hellwig Park

By Caitlyn Meisner
Prince William County leaders celebrated the start of improvements to two soccer fields at George Hellwig Memorial Park on Monday. [Courtesy of Prince William County]

On Monday, leaders from Prince William County gathered to celebrate the start of improvements to two of the soccer fields at George Hellwig Memorial Park in Manassas.

The improvements are scheduled to be completed by March 2025.

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Dumfries Council Recaps 275th Anniversary, Bids Farewell to Outgoing Councilman

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood at the opening of The Rose, a new gaming hotel and resort in Dumfries.

The Dumfries Town Council convened on Tuesday, December 3, to reflect on its achievements and challenges as it celebrates its 275th anniversary. The meeting highlighted the town’s growth and a controversial gala event to honor the historic milestone.

A gala celebrating Dumfries’ 275th anniversary in May at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, originally envisioned as a three-day extravaganza, became a financial debacle. Despite the council approving a $100,000 budget for the event, planners overspent by $28,000, resulting in a cost overrun of more than 130%.

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Woodbridge Supervisor Advocates for Permanent Housing Assistance Programs

By Uriah Kiser

On December 2, 2024, local and state officials gathered at the Kelly Leadership Building for the annual Joint Legislative Meeting. The discussion focused on the county’s legislative priorities, spotlighting affordable housing and immediate housing assistance for residents in crisis.

Affordable housing has taken center stage in Prince William County in recent weeks. During their November 19, 2024, meeting, the Board of County Supervisors discussed a proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance to increase the availability of affordable housing units and establish a Housing Trust Fund to support development efforts.

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Updated: Stafford Supervisors Special Meeting Canceled Amid Controversy; CRRL Announces New Trustee

By Uriah Kiser

A special Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting, initially scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024, has been canceled. Stafford County spokesman Andrew Spence stated that the cancellation was due to a procedural issue with the meeting notice.

“Chairman [Meg] Bohmke canceled the meeting originally scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024, due to a procedural issue with the meeting notice. At this time, there is no information about it being rescheduled,” Spence said.

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Governor Celebrates Dale City Red Cross Donation Center Opening

By Alan Gloss
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Dale Kunce, the CEO of the Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region enjoy a moment as technicians prepare equipment for their blood draw. (Photo by Alan Gloss)

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) marked the grand opening of Prince William County’s second Red Cross Blood Donation Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, December 9, 2024. The new facility, located at 4375 Dale Blvd in Dale City, Center Plaza, expands local blood and platelet donation options, previously limited to driving to Fairfax or participating in mobile drives.

This new facility joins the Manassas-area donation center, which opened in September at 10360 Portsmouth Road, in offering donors the choice of whole blood or platelet donations.

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