Potomac Local News

Obituary: Ann Louise Wetzel (1931-2025)

Published March 13, 2025 at 1:29PM

Ann Louise Wetzel, 93, of Lufkin, Texas, formerly of Woodbridge, Virginia, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Lufkin. Graveside services are pending and will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Mrs. Wetzel was born December 22, 1931 in Minersville, Pennsylvania to Christina (Kerick) and Michael Pellish. She was a proud military wife and worked in the uniform shop at Fort Belvoir, Virginia for many years. She resided in Woodbridge, Virginia for over 55 years and moved to Texas five years ago to be with her daughter and family. Mrs. Wetzel was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Woodbridge, Virginia. She adored her family and was affectionately known by them as “Dolly”. She was loved very much and will be dearly missed.

Manassas

City Council Approves Pathway Vineyards Church in Manassas

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published March 13, 2025 at 1:00PM

The Manassas Presbyterian Church marker commemorating the building's original purpose. [Courtesy of Craig Swain via the Historical Marker Database]

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Firefighters in Aging Stations, Wearing Old Gear: County Leaders Look to Upgrade

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 13, 2025 at 11:17AM

Prince William County Fire Chief Thomas LaBelle presented an ambitious plan to replace aging fire stations, upgrade firefighting equipment, and implement a systemwide approach to purchasing fire apparatus during a Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) work session on Tuesday.

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Stafford County Investigating Woof Houze Closure Over Silica Dust Exposure

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 12, 2025 at 8:50PM

[Photo: Woof Houze Facebook Page]

Woof Houze, a dog training and daycare facility in Stafford County, has closed its doors following concerns over silica dust exposure from a neighboring granite and stone business. The business owner, employees, and customers have raised alarms about health hazards, prompting the county to investigate.

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Newslinks

Check Your Car Seat!

By Potomac Local News

Published March 12, 2025 at 8:26PM | Updated January 8, 2026 at 8:43AM

Check your child safety seat with the Montgomery County Safe Kids Coalition on Thursday March 20, 2025 from 10am-12:30pm. No appointment necessary.

Fitzgerald GMC Rockville

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Police Blotter: Child Neglect, Assaults, and Thefts

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published March 12, 2025 at 8:23PM

[Photo: Alan Gloss]

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office

At 4:16 PM, a newly arrived inmate from the US Marshals was found with suspected controlled substances inside her body. Both cases resulted in warrants for possession of an unlawful chemical.

Manassas

Harris Pavilion to Undergo $1.3 Million Repair Project in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 12, 2025 at 8:16PM

Manassas is working on a major maintenance project at Harris Pavilion, a well-known community hub in the heart of downtown.

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Fredericksburg

Public Safety Training at School Involved Many Agencies

By Mike Salmon

Published March 12, 2025 at 7:49PM | Updated March 12, 2025 at 8:54PM

Multiple agencies gathered at Walker-Grant Middle School in Fredericksburg for a semiannual exercise on Friday, March 7, but the doors were closed to keep plans from reaching the wrong eyes.

“It was a matter of security,” said Jack McGovern, the exercise director with the Fredericksburg Fire Department. “That was spelled out for media,” he added.

Luck O’ The Irish Bingo

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 12, 2025 at 4:18PM

Get ready for a fun-filled evening at Luck O’ The Irish Bingo on March 14 at the ARTfactory in Manassas! Doors open at 6 PM, and the first game kicks off at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $35 for 10 games, each with three squares per game. Need more chances to win? Extra cards are just $10. Enjoy a food bundle (hotdog, popcorn, and soda/water) for $8, with additional food and drinks available for purchase.

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