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New Officers Chosen for Habitat for Humanity

Published September 9, 2014 at 1:24PM

MANASSAS, Va. — Officers and three new board members were elected to the Habitat for Humanity Prince William County Board of Directors for Fiscal Year 2015.

New board member, Bob Anderson, is the President/CEO of Metro Sign & Design, Inc., in Manassas Park, which he founded in 1984. Anderson has served as the past president of the Prince William Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce; past president of S.E.R.V.E., Inc.; past president of Virginia Sign Association; past president of the Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas and Prince William County; past president of the Rotary Club of Manassas; and is the current president of the Manassas Park Education Foundation.

2 Tied to Abduction, Robbery

By Potomac Local News

Published September 9, 2014 at 12:35PM

MANASSAS, Va. – On September 5, police arrested the two suspects tied to abducting and robbing a victim on August 28. According to the report, police found a car matching the description in a motel parking lot and after it left, officers stopped the car and identified the suspects.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police;

Barbour Charged with Indecent Exposure

By Potomac Local News

Published September 9, 2014 at 12:33PM

MANASSAS, Va. – On September 4, two women told police that a man approached them and exposed himself to them before leaving in a car. Police were able to find the suspect after the women gave the license plate number and the car’s description.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police;

River Road in Stafford County Closing for Tree Removal

By Press Release

Published September 9, 2014 at 10:58AM

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A section of River Road in Stafford County will be closed to traffic on Thursday, Sept. 11 and Friday, Sept. 12 for tree removal.

River Road will close between Route 3 Business, near Chatham Bridge, and the entrance to Pratt Park between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. this Thursday and Friday. The River Road entrance to Pratt Park will remain open to traffic approaching from the Route 1 area.

7-Year-Old Girl Approached by Suspicious Man, Police Say

By Amber Champ

Published September 9, 2014 at 8:20AM

DALE CITY, Va. – On September 7, police say that while a 7-year-old girl was playing in the front yard, an unknown suspicious man approached her and touched her arm. According to the report, the victim gave few details of the man and police searched the nearby area but could not find him.

Here’s the latest from Prince William police:

Potomac Local Pets

By Potomac Local News

Published September 9, 2014 at 8:18AM

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Bandit is an affectionate boy who is always ready to play. He is a lab mix with a beautiful black coat and a gentle, sweet disposition. Lots of adorable puppy energy. Estimated DOB is mid February 2014. Healthy and up to date on shots, he is ready to bring endless joy to his forever home

Warner, Gillespie Agree to Forum

By Potomac Local News

Published September 9, 2014 at 8:00AM

Two vying for a U.S. Senate seat in Virginia — incumbent Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie — have agreed to appear before area business leaders for a forum to be held Sept. 19. The meeting of the two candidates will not be a debate.

Here’s’ more in a press release;

Quantico to Welcome 2nd Annual Blockade Run Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard Races

By Press Release

Published September 8, 2014 at 7:33AM

The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

QUANTICO, Va. — In 1861/1862 Confederate forces blockaded the Potomac River with the use of land based cannon and artillery pieces. One of the main gun batteries was located in the town of Evansport (present day Quantico). Union vessels travelling up and down the Potomac River were forced to run the blockade.

Make history, in a place of history. Come join us on Saturday September 20 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the 2^nd Annual Blockade Run Kayak & Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) Races being held on the same waters as the Confederate Blockade of the Potomac during the Civil War!!!

Summer Band Program Helps Students Transition

By Potomac Local News

Published September 8, 2014 at 7:20AM

MANASSAS, Va. — For many students, making the transition to high school extra curricular activities can be difficult, and this sparked the need for a summer band camp program to help students in Manassas.

Started by the M&M Band Boosters at the end of the past school year, a group of teachers and students at Mayfield intermediate and Metz elementary schools in Manassas came together to create a summer bad camp program, to help students prepare for joining the Osbourn HS Band this Fall.

Making Tech Work for You: Atlantic Moves to the Cloud

By Sponsored Post

Published September 8, 2014 at 7:01AM | Updated February 6, 2020 at 11:14AM

Mike Walker, JTC Vice President

Editor’s Note: “Making Tech Work for You” is a promoted post that is sponsored by JTC Inc. and written in partnership with PotomacLocal.com.

When Atlantic Contracting and Material, Co. Inc, a fourth-generation family owned commercial construction company, decided to update their IT services and move to the cloud, they relied on the expertise and services provided by JTC Inc.