Update
The two Stafford County Sheriff’s deputies shot during a standoff have been released from a hospital.
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Originals
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Today, 5K runs and walks are great ways to stay fit or get in shape while placing an achievable goal that can be accomplished with family and friends.
For people like me, my only goal is to just finish the race. While for others beating a personal best time is trophy enough.
Volunteer Opportunities in the Area
· Good morning – The Prince William Sports Athletic Organization is looking for energetic professionals from diverse life experiences to join their Board of Director’s. This leadership position affords volunteers personal development while governing the organization. Duties include formulation and oversight of policies and procedures, financial management, personnel and program evaluation, fundraising, outreach and problem solving. Please email Chris at [email protected] or call (571) 762-3978 to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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Slug Tales
Well, it’s finally over – summer, that is. Sadly, my favorite season officially ends this weekend.
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Opinion
A Couple of weeks ago, I noticed this headline in potomaclocal.com, Anderson Tops Military Officer’s Legislators List. Delegate Rich Anderson (R-Prince William), happens to be my Commonwealth of Virginia Delegate. He is also a fellow Veteran.
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Opinion
Do you work for the federal government? Are you in the military? Do you work for a contractor? You already know what sequestration is doing to your business, your livelihood, your retirement plans. Oh, but are you a hair stylist, a lawn maintenance worker or an auto dealer? Guess what? Sequestration is affecting you, too.
MANASSAS, Va. — Manassas Midwifery & Women’s Health Center recently celebrated its fourth year of serving women and families in Manassas with an open house on August 10.
More than 535 women receiving prenatal care from the midwives have given birth in area hospitals or in a nearby birth center. Milestones for the midwifery in 2013 have included expansion of the current two-suite office to three units at 8425 Dorsey Circle in Manassas.
MANASSAS, Va. — The 60’s – 80’s classic rock and Motown band plays on Weds evening Sept 11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center 10900 University Blvd in Manassas.
The free show is courtesy of the Freedom Center who is having the band to highlight their “Community Week” celebration.
A Fresh Focus
Top Ten Reasons why the Farmer’s Market is Superior to the Grocery Store
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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford residents, local park staff and elected officials gathered on Tuesday to discuss the development plan for the 1,100-acre Widewater State Park. The land, a peninsula surrounded by Aquia Creek and the Potomac River, has been marked for the placement of a new state park since Virginia bought the land in 2006.
State parks officials call Widewater it’s top priority, and presented their final master plan to the public this week, created by Virginia’s Department of Recreation and Conservation and pushed forward by Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, R – Stafford, Woodbridge, who’s been a longtime advocate of building the park.