Obituaries

Oskar A. Reimann

By Potomac Local News

Oskar A. Riemann of Wayland, NY formerly of Potomac, Maryland passed away on June 8, 2018 at the Livingston County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mount Morris, NY. He was born to Ludwiga and Johann Reimann.

Solar grew up in Rochester, NY and received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY where he was a popular student tutor. An avid reader, Oskar enjoyed traveling, and playing tennis. In his younger years he played soccer, hockey and loved skiing in NewYork and Vermont. His favorite summer activity was preparing a Clam boil for family and friends.

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

Event location

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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Stafford officials face stinky reality: More septic systems are failing

By Potomac Local News

STAFFORD — Failing septic systems are a problem in Stafford County.

The homeowner at 685 Courthouse Road asked county officials for a non-subsidized sewage pump when the septic system at his home failed. Since its no longer filtering waste, as it was designed to do, the homeowner is now responsible for having the tank pumped out on a regular basis.

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Crews kick River Road flood clean up into high gear as street surface buckles

By Uriah Kiser
The Rappahannock River spilled its banks on June 2, 2018, leaving the Historic Port of Falmouth and nearby homes under water.

FALMOUTH — It was clean-up time on the banks of the Rappahannock River on Monday.

The river spilled its banks over the weekend leaving large debris like trees covering the River Road in Falmouth. Large dump trucks, earth movers, and chainsaw operators were called into to remove the debris while the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office turned away motorists hoping to use the popular cut-through street that links Route 3 with Routes 1 and 17.

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22 new Prince William police officers graduate academy

By Potomac Local News

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 42nd Session graduated on Friday, June 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, just outside Manassas.

The 22 men and women completed a 24-week course of training in all aspects of police work, including classes in firearms, use-of-force decision making, driver training, legal training, patrol techniques, criminal investigation and crash investigation.

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CASA needs advocates to help protect abused and neglected children

By Potomac Local News
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Good Morning Prince William –

·         CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteer advocates to help protect abused and neglected children in our community.  You’ll receive fantastic training to give you all the skills needed to help these kids.  Please email Suzanne at: [email protected] to learn more about the program and register for the next orientation session.

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