PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — John and Christina Hayes were recognized among this year’s outstanding foster parents on Wednesday.
Foster parents from 10 jurisdictions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia were honored by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors as the region’s 2019 Foster Parents of the Year.
QUANTICO – A temporary exhibit commemorating war dogs is opening May 18.
“War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You” will spotlight and honor the important role these four-legged warriors serve. This exhibit will be on display from through September of 2019 in the National Museum of the Marine Corps Combat Art Gallery.
WOODBRIDGE — Police now have a man in custody after a body was found in Woodbridge late last month.
On May 10, detectives from the Prince William police Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection to the death of a 23-year-old Washington D.C. man, identified as Angelo Kadro Blakeney.
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.
ROCKHILL — A Stafford County fire engine ran off the road.
A crew from station 14 on Shelton Shop Road was traveling west on Route 610 near Rockhill Church Road about 7:30 a.m. Sunday when the right side tires on the truck ran into the shoulder.
Each May, for one week, the Nation recognizes the service and sacrifice of the country’s law enforcement officers. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation naming Peace Officer Memorial Day as May 15 and the week this day falls as “National Police Week”.
This year, we will celebrate our profession and remember our fallen brothers and sisters May 13-19. Thousands of law enforcement officers from the region, state, country, and even from across the world descend upon the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and to come together as family to support one another in mutual camaraderie. Although this week is often considered a somber time meant to reflect and remember those we have lost, we can also use this week to take time and thank those who have served and continue to serve their communities.
I hope you’re enjoying your Sunday morning while managing to stay dry. Rain is in the forecast as we finish the weekend and begin the new work week on Monday.
As we look back on the week that was and share with you the top five most-read stories on Potomac Local News. I’ll also take a moment to review the week that was.
MANASSAS — A grand jury indicted a man in a murder that occurred on Rippon Boulevard in March.
On May 6, the Grand Jury for Prince William County returned multiple indictments against the man previously arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 25-year-Daniel James Gilliam, of Woodbridge.
RICHMOND – Virginia State Police honored fallen troopers, including the late Johnny Rush Bowman, from Manassas. He died in 1984 after he was stabbed 45 times while off-duty at his home.
The case is still unsolved, and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the case.
STAFFORD — Senator Tim Kaine (D) on Friday participated in a roundtable discussion with educators in Stafford County.
Chief among the concerns of educators who gathered Friday at Stafford Middle School on Spartan Drive was how to attract and retain teachers in rural areas. Kaine listened to teachers and administrators in the hopes of finding ideas of how to solve the county’s woes.
