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Published February 7, 2024 at 8:30AM

Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta shed light on the occurrence of off-white, brownish suds and orange slime in the Occoquan River, clarifying that these phenomena are natural processes resulting from the breakdown of organic debris and bacterial action on iron, respectively.

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Clear skies and mild temperatures Ahead | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 7, 2024 at 8:21AM

The National Weather Service forecast indicates temperatures have dropped into the low-mid 20s with mostly clear skies.

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Time’s up for Stafford schools’ ‘power hour’ lunch; Division reverts to 3-bell lunch schedule amid safety concerns and student incidents

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 6, 2024 at 12:30PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 8:57AM

A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

A one-hour lunch break at Stafford County high schools is a thing of the past.

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Event

3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at Image Church

October 26, 2025 2:00 pm -4:00 pm

Image Church

13900 Church Hill Drive

Woodbridge, Virginia 20191

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3rd annual free community event that brings our neighbors right to our parking lot for a day of fun. Trick or Treating, games, raffle, photo booth, free food!

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Mammoth pancake, not Civil War, celebrated at Battlefield Restaurant

By Mike Salmon

Published February 6, 2024 at 10:00AM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 8:57AM

Deadman’s Curve on one side and a genuine artifacts store on the other. [Photo: Mike Salmon]

The Battlefield Restaurant has a pancake on the menu that’s the size of a medium pizza and more than enough for a breakfast entrée. The question is, how do you flip it on the grill?

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Locals Only: This Stafford County library branch is closing. Here’s why

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 6, 2024 at 9:00AM

Germanna Community College Barbara J. Fried Center in Stafford County.

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is set to cease operations at the Barbara J. Fried Center Joint Use Branch on Friday, February 16, 2024. The decision, according to a library spokesman, stems from several factors.

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Tonight: Stafford Schools $453 million budget public hearing; Speakers sign up before 4 p.m.

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 6, 2024 at 8:00AM

The Stafford County School Board wants to hear from residents about the school division superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year tonight, Feb. 6, 2024, at 7 o’clock.

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Call to Action: Girls on the Run seek volunteer coaches

By Amelia Breeden

Published February 6, 2024 at 7:00AM | Updated September 13, 2024 at 11:26AM

[Photo: Girls on The Run Facebook page]

Greetings, Prince William – The Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center in Woodbridge needs volunteers age 21+ to assist their residents in finding jobs, including jobs which allow for remote work.

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Cooler, mid-40s for most | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 6, 2024 at 6:30AM

The latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service.

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Speed camera enforcement pilot program launches in Prince William County school zones

By Uriah Kiser

Published February 5, 2024 at 4:28PM | Updated February 11, 2024 at 8:57AM

The Prince William County Department of Transportation is set to initiate the Automated Traffic Enforcement Pilot Program, which will place speed cameras in selected school zones across the county. The program aims to enhance residents’ safety by implementing measures to reduce severe injuries and fatalities on county roads.

The initial school zones where automated enforcement will be deployed include Battlefield High School on Route 15, Woodbridge High School and Old Bridge Elementary School on Old Bridge Road, Fitzgerald Elementary School on Benita Fitzgerald Drive, and Patriot High School and T. Clay Wood Elementary School on Kettle Run Road. More school zones will be added to the program in the coming months.