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Located at 275 Decatur Road, the winery is gearing up to host an evening brimming with lively entertainment, tantalizing nibbles, and a selection of fine wines.
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The Occoquan Town Council unanimously approved a new town seal following a comprehensive review process that included over 20 submissions curated through a crowdsourcing initiative supervised by Vice Mayor Jenn Loges.
The seal, designated for official town documents and related materials, was crafted better to encapsulate the town’s historical narrative and essence, incorporating visual elements emblematic of its commercial heritage, contemporary identity as a communal hub, and the significance of the Occoquan River and its surrounding natural landscape, states Mayor Earnie Porta.
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Original post 7:22 a.m. — In a developing situation, communities across our region report AT&T customers are unable to call 9-1-1. A nationwide disruption reportedly affects calls to the county and city public safety communications centers, raising concerns about timely emergency response.
Throughout today, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching a high near 57 degrees. Light south winds will gradually increase to 5 to 10 mph by the morning. While much of the day is expected to remain dry, there is a chance of rain, particularly after 1 a.m. Friday, with temperatures dipping to around 48 degrees. The likelihood of precipitation stands at 30%.
Friday will bring continued cloud cover with a chance of rain persisting until around 1 p.m. High temperatures are forecasted to reach near 61 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind around 9 mph, shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 40% for Friday.
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The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors voted to reallocate nearly $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) coronavirus relief funds from CASA — a local organization that helps immigrants new to the U.S. following an audit of the county revealing improper expenditure (not affiliated with the local non-profit Court Appointed Special Advocates).
Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin sought a 90-day deferral, but the motion failed. Franklin pushed to give $2 million to CASA in 2022 to build an immigrant welcome center in Woodbridge.
The FBI Washington Field Office and Prince William County Police Department are renewing their efforts to gather information regarding the murder of G. Marisol Coca-Romero, who was fatally shot a decade ago at a convenience store in Woodbridge.
On this day in 2014, three unidentified men entered the store where Coca-Romero and her co-worker were working and opened fire, resulting in her death. Her co-worker was also injured in the incident and was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.