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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Valerie J. Setzer will carry the Democratic banner in the Falmouth District board of supervisors’ race this year.

The 35-year retiree of the Federal Aviation Administration takes the place on the ballot of former supervisor David R. Beiler, who needed to withdraw in August.


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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The idea of a Bi-County Parkway in Prince William and Loudoun counties sits well with 107 businesses and organizations.

They, with the help of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce that has been outspoken in their support of a new highway linking Dumfries to Dulles Airport, sent a letter to state officials stating the roadway will bring improved mobility in an ever-growing region, and help attract high-paying jobs to a tech park in Manassas.


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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — More charges have been filed for a former Dumfries police officer and owner of a ice cream stand.

Joseph Ruhren, 42, now faces three counts of indecent liberties and two counts of carnal knowledge after detectives completed and investigation into events that occurred between 1999 and 2002 in the 3200 block of John Robinson Lane in the Virginia Commons Apartments near Dumfries, where a male teenager was sexually assaulted.


Event

Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.


Originals

A house in Manassas has been transformed.  

The home that was constructed circa 1900, now has all of the character and charm you would expect from a structure from this period and has been restored to its original grandeur. With eight months of extensive renovations completed, the home at 9208 Lee Avenue now serves as headquarters for Manassas-based real estate title and settlement company Advanced Title & Settlements, LLC. 


Business

Leadership Prince William, which is dedicated to cultivating and connecting leaders in the Greater Prince William Area, today announced the hiring of Glenn Vickers for the new position of Program Manager. Vickers begins his new role with Leadership Prince William on September 18.

As Program Manager, Vickers will join Executive Director Kathy Bentz in advancing the non-profit organization’s mission and supporting its Board of Regents. He will assist in coordinating, marketing and developing Leadership Prince William programs, such as the Signature Leadership Class for adults, alumni engagement and continuing education programs, and a variety of special events. Vickers will also help create new initiatives to support the development and enrichment of area teens and young adults.


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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — It’s no secret that traffic on Interstate 95 is just as worse on weekends as it is during rush hour on weekdays.

That’s why Virginia Megaprojects — the people who are converting the HOV lanes to a hybrid system of HOV and toll lanes from Dumfries to Edsall Road in Alexandria — will fund a new Saturday bus service from Woodbridge to Springfield.