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Former Stafford public works director killed in Va. Beach mass shooting

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD — (Press Release) Stafford County sadly announces that Christopher Rapp, one of its former employees, was identified by Virginia Beach police as being a victim of the Virginia Beach shooting on Friday, May 31, 2019. Rapp was Stafford’s Director of Public Works from 2015 to 2017.

“On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I express our utmost condolences to Chris’ family, friends, and coworkers. He was a kind man who treated everyone with dignity and respect,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Gary Snellings, Hartwood District. “Our hearts go out to Virginia Beach at this time of unimaginable tragedy and we will support them as they move towards healing and peace.”

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Expect these construction delays on I-95 and Route 17

By Megan Dietrick

FREDERICKSBURG — Interstate 95 southbound and Route 17 travelers can expect delays near Exit 133 in Stafford County on the evenings of June 3 to 6 and June 10 to 16. During these times, crews will be lifting concrete beams into place for new I-95 overpasses.

In order to safely move the beams into place over travel lanes, there will be overnight lane closures and brief traffic stops on Route 17 and several I-95 ramps.

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StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center

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Workhouse Arts Center

9518 Workhouse Way

Lorton , Virginia 22079

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StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.

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Conservationists hope Tough Mudder Classic is last event at Silver Lake

By Uriah Kiser

HAYMARKET — When it was announced last year that Tough Mudder Classic was coming to Prince William County, it was heralded as a win for sports tourism.

The popular 10-mile obstacle course run will take place this weekend at Silver Lake Regional Park in near Haymarket. It’s expected to attract hundreds of participants, dubbed “mudders,” and generate up to $2.5 million in consumer spending in Prince William County — mostly through people booking hotel rooms, shopping in area stores, and eating in area restaurants.

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Coen announces re-election bid for George Washington District

By Megan Dietrick
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STAFFORD — Thomas “Tom” Coen has announced that he is pursuing re-election to the Board of County Supervisors.

Coen, who once worked as a Stafford County high school civics teacher, was unanimously appointed to the Board of Supervisors in Jan. 2018 to replace George Washington District Supervisor turned Virginia State delegate Bob Thomas.

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Connolly to host Woodbridge town hall on opioid epidemic

By Megan Dietrick

WOODBRIDGE – On Saturday, June 8, Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA, 11 Fairfax, Prince William), Chairman of the House subcommittee on Government Operations, will host a community town hall on the ongoing opioid epidemic.

The meeting is in Ferlazzo County Government Building at 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge, (22192) and will begin at 11 a.m.

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