The construction project that has spelled headache for commuters for the past four years is complete.
One of the first businesses to get involved with the initiative was HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire, with their car-shaped little free library on Route 1 in Woodbridge.
Yesterday they became internationally chartered by the organization that has popularized the little free libraries movement – Littlefreelibrary.org.
Some Stafford residents may see discolored yellowish water coming from their taps.
According to a Stafford release, the water is safe to drink and will not cause any problems, and there is no need to boil it first. But the county is asking that residents refrain from doing laundry because it could stain clothing.
The deadline for individuals and groups to apply for inclusion in the 2016-2017 Virginia Commission for the Arts’ Performing Arts Tour Directory is 5:00 p.m., July 15, 2015. Applications and all supporting materials must be received at the Virginia Commission for the Arts office at 1001 East Broad Street, Suite 330, Richmond, VA 23219 by the deadline (this is not a postmark date). For more information about the tour program and to download an application, visithttps://www.arts.virginia.gov/PATD.html or call the Commission at (804) 225-3132.
The Virginia Commission for the Arts’ Performing Arts Touring Directory is intended to support Virginia performing artists and ensembles as well as increase opportunities for Virginians to experience high quality performing arts events statewide. Performing artists and ensembles apply to be listed in the Tour Directory with a set amount of funding reserved to support their touring; grants are made to the presenter, not the touring artist(s). Individuals and groups on the roster are excellent and experienced performers available to communities, schools and other venues.
Prince William police officer Jason Van Horn won three running medals this week at the 2015 World Police and Fire Games.
Van Horn, who has been with the department for 13-years, is currently an instructor at the Prince William police academy.
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Two new police officers who will serve Dumfries were sworn in Tuesday night during the town’s regular council meeting.
Dumfries Police Chief Rebecca Edwards read the following remarks prior to the swearing in ceremony:
Manassas City school board member Arthur Bushnell was honored for 25 years of service on the board.
The school board voted to nominate Bushnell for the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Regional School Board Member of the Year Award.
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Dumfries officials have a towing company in their sights.
Stafford is hosting musical acts through the Songfest Series on the third Sunday of each month through September. The concerts are held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Celebration Stage at Pratt Park, 120 River Road, Falmouth, VA. Admission is $10 per car.
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