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Editors note: This story was prompted by a news tip emailed to us by a reader: “Sharing something I came across. Very disappointing! According to VDOT the Route 1 widening is a year behind schedule. It was originally due to be completed the fall of 2019 and it’s now showing a completion date in Fall of 2020. Hoping you can check into why.
The completion date for the project to widen Route 1 between Mary’s Way and the Occoquan River has, indeed, been delayed until fall 2020. It had been set for this year.
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STAFFORD COUNTY — A tractor-trailer overturned at the intersection of Route 1 and Layhill Road.
About 100 gallons of diesel spilled from the truck into the nearby Claiborne Run, causing a major HAZMAT situation in the area, Stafford fire and rescue Chief Joseph Cardello. State authorities have been called in to help Stafford County crews with the clean up that is expected to take five to six hours.
Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.
This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.
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A discussion with two independent news publishers, Denise Civiletti and Katie Blasl, about the local news business in 2019. They’re both independent journalists working to cover Riverhead, N.Y.
I love hearing from our LOCALS (paying subscribers) and casual readers. Here’s a note I received this week that I wanted to share:
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Obituary coming soon.
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Samuel James, Sr was born in Bristow, Virginia to the late Samuel James and Allie Ossie Moore-Holmes.
He attended Brown Elementary School and graduated from Jennie Dean (Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth). He made his living as a truck driver for over 50 years.
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Samuel James, Sr was born in Bristow, Virginia to the late Samuel James and Allie Ossie Moore-Holmes.
He attended Brown Elementary School and graduated from Jennie Dean (Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth). He made his living as a truck driver for over 50 years.
STAFFORD — Did you get a juror questionnaire in the mail this week? If so, you’re not alone.
Stafford County Circuit Court Clerk Kathy Sterne said she mailed 21,000 paper questionnaires to county residents. She’s on a mission to fill jury panels for trials slated to happen in 2020.