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VRE and OmniRide offering new transportation options during Metro renovations

Published May 13, 2019 at 4:04AM | Updated May 13, 2019 at 7:16AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – Metrorail is closing six stations south of National Airport for platform repairs this summer, and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and OmniRide are stepping in with alternative transportation options.

VRE has lowered the cost of a single-ride Amtrak Step-Up ticket from $8 to $4. It will also free up space on its trains for new riders, particularly those boarding at Franconia-Springfield or Alexandria – by giving passengers with multi-ride tickets (monthly, 5-day, 10-ride, and transit link card) the option to use any of 12 Amtrak trains listed on the current VRE schedule.

Fire truck crashes on Garrisonville Road

By Potomac Local News

Published May 12, 2019 at 2:06PM

ROCKHILL — A Stafford County fire engine ran off the road.

A crew from station 14 on Shelton Shop Road was traveling west on Route 610 near Rockhill Church Road about 7:30 a.m. Sunday when the right side tires on the truck ran into the shoulder.

His murder still unsolved, Manassas Trooper Johnny Rush Bowman honored

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 11, 2019 at 8:55AM

RICHMOND – Virginia State Police honored fallen troopers, including the late Johnny Rush Bowman, from Manassas. He died in 1984 after he was stabbed 45 times while off-duty at his home.

The case is still unsolved, and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the case.

Kaine holds Stafford roundtable, talks teacher retention

By Rick Horner

Published May 10, 2019 at 4:59PM

STAFFORD — Senator Tim Kaine (D) on Friday participated in a roundtable discussion with educators in Stafford County.

Chief among the concerns of educators who gathered Friday at Stafford Middle School on Spartan Drive was how to attract and retain teachers in rural areas. Kaine listened to teachers and administrators in the hopes of finding ideas of how to solve the county’s woes.

Storms remain in the forecast, high near 80

By Potomac Local News

Published May 10, 2019 at 4:00AM

Here’s your seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service.

Former IBM Manassas employees gather for 50th-anniversary celebration

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 9, 2019 at 4:47PM | Updated May 11, 2019 at 10:40PM

The 50th-anniversary celebration in remembrance of IBM’s Manassas facility was held on May 2.

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Woodbridge man accused of going on spree, stealing thousands in goods from stores

By Potomac Local News

Published May 9, 2019 at 4:30PM

STAFFORD — A Woodbridge man is in custody and is charged with grand theft after police said he stole over $900 worth of merchandise from a Walmart in Stafford County.

He’s also a suspect in two other larceny-related incidents that occurred at Home Depot.

Woman falls victim to secret shopper scam

By Potomac Local News

Published May 9, 2019 at 4:15PM

STAFFORD COUNTY — Authorities in Stafford County said a woman received a letter in the mail telling her she had been hired to be a secret shopper.

It turned out to be a scam, and now the sheriff’s office is warning residents.

Showers, highs near 80 degrees

By Potomac Local News

Published May 9, 2019 at 4:00AM

This forecast is produced by the National Weather Service.

Governor recognizes Brooke Point student voter registration drive

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 8, 2019 at 3:44PM | Updated May 9, 2019 at 6:11AM

STAFFORD COUNTY — Students at Brooke Point High School are great at getting people to sign-up to vote.

Brooke Point High School’s Inspire Virginia club earned the 2019 Governor’s Award for meeting the criteria of the Governor’s Voter Registration Challenge. This is the third consecutive year the club has earned the award and is the only high school in Virginia to accomplish this challenge.