STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A new park and recreational facilities for Stafford residents is being built just west of Courthouse Road and I-95 on 50 acres of undeveloped property adjacent to the up-and-coming Embrey Mill housing development.
Stafford County identified $21 million in funds for the development of the park; a ”rectangular multi sport field complex,” and an $11 million swimming facility.
The Wolf of Wall Street — Rated R — 3 1/2 stars of 5
“The Wolf of Wall Street” is a beast of a three-hour movie from Director Martin Scorsese (“Hugo“). Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, this movie makes Gatsby seem like a choirboy.
I grew up admiring Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill. They were amazing Olympic figure skaters!
One Christmas my parents bought the whole family ice skates. When the winter came to our home in Spotsylvania, and the temperatures fell well below freezing for a couple of weeks, the pond in front of my parents’ home would freeze over enough to safely go out on it. Then it was time to hit the ice. Literally. I fell a lot the first year, but after logging on many hours, I had “mastered” a few things. By that time my Olympic rink had turned back in to a slushy farm pond.
Mental health hospital proposed for Woodbridge — Inadequate mental health treatment in Virginia came front and center in November after state Sen. Creigh Deed’s son attacked his father before killing himself in the family’s home. [Insidenova.com]
Friends, Relatives Remember Patriot Grad Josh Morrison — The Patriot High School community mourns the passing of one of its recent graduates, Joshua Michael Morrison, 19. Morrison died Friday evening from injuries resulting from a car accident on Christmas Day in Nokesville. [Bristow Beat]
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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — With ice skates, history trees, music, food, and a time capsule, Stafford County kicked off its 350th Anniversary Celebration.
Opinion
Quick! What is the number one cash crop in America? Cotton is the number one crop, but could that change if more states legalize marijuana sales as Colorado has done?
Call to Action
· Good morning . . . Happy New Year! Many of us make New Year Resolutions – how about this one: Resolve to Volunteer in the New Year. I can’t think of a better way to meet like- minded people, make friends, and do good in your community. It is a win/win for everyone. There is a great deal of power when one unites with another to champion a cause. You can make a difference and here is a list to get you started:
LORTON, Va. — It’s wine and cheese with a speakeasy feel.
The Workhouse Arts Center on Saturday will hold its “Welcome to the Speakeasy” show, which is described as a “raucous ramble” through the Jazz Age.
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The first baby born in 2014 at Stafford Hospital came on Jan. 2.
