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Stafford School Board approves $457.2 million budget for FY24-25, prioritizing education and staff pay

By Uriah Kiser
(File photo)

The Stafford County School Board unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget during a meeting held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in a 6-1 vote. The approved budget, in line with the School Board’s established priorities, aims to support various aspects of educational development without employing descriptive language.

The budget request is $42 million more than last year. Of that,  about $19 million would need to come from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. The total approved budget is $457 million for the 2024-2025 academic year, is slated for submission to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors for final approval.

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Health

New emergency clinic opens near Fredericksburg, addressing growing need

By Mike Salmon
[Photo: Mike Salmon]

The “Emergency Department at Harrison Crossing,” the 11,000-square-foot facility, is on the southern end of the Harrison Crossing Shopping Center and has two ambulance bays, a walk-in emergency entrance, and parking in the front and rear. Inside is an office for walk-in medical emergencies and a separate emergency clinic.

It is operated by Mary Washington Healthcare and staffed with board-certified emergency physicians and a team of emergency-trained nurses.

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Originals

Quantico mayor advocates for improved access as town’s sole entry faces challenges

By Uriah Kiser
A stopped train blocks Potomac Avenue in Quantico. [File Photo: Mayor Kevin Brown]

Brown says the town took to Facebook on Saturday, Feb. 10, to express its frustration. The town posted a photo of a train stopped on the tracks, blocking Potomac Avenue, the town’s entrance.

“Lives are being put at risk due to the closure of the Broadway Street Gate (Gate 3) and lack of access to the Martin Street underpass. Unsat. Not Semper Fidelis. RR blocked for over 30 mins,” a town staffer posted on Facebook.

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Event

Afternoon Matinee Movie – Under the Tuscan Sun (at BlackRock Center For The Arts)

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Prince William

Woodbridge man identified as suspect in fatal officer-involved shooting at electric union training center

By Uriah Kiser
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The incident resulted in the death of Elijah Islam Safdi, 23, of Manassas, who was one of the stabbing victims. The other stabbing victim, a 23-year-old man from Fairfax, remains hospitalized in critical condition.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), with members from Local Union 26 IBEW, operates a training center at the address.

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Originals

Dumfries Town Council greenlights revised agreement for The Rose Resort: $3.6M contribution, community center, and park plans approved

By Sarah Romero
The Rose gaming resort and hotel proposed to open in Dumfries in 2023.

Dumfries Town Council approved the amended proffer agreement and memorandum of understanding between the town and Churchill Downs, owner and operator of The Rose Gaming Resort, which is under construction, six to one.

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Originals

On the Move: Local students achieve academic excellence

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo by Leon Wu on Unsplash]

Joseph Lombardi, a resident of Dumfries, has been recognized for his outstanding academic achievement. Lombardi made the Dean’s List in the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business and Technology at Georgia College & State University.

University of Delaware Recognizes Local Achievers

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High pressure brings clear skies, gradual warming | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

 

As high pressure asserts its dominance over the region, residents can expect a gradual shift in weather patterns through the end of the week. According to the National Weather Service, high pressure will continue to build into the area through Thursday morning, offering clear skies and a slight temperature uptick. However, a series of low-pressure systems is on the horizon, promising some variability in the days ahead.

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Manassas Regional Airport sets flight path for growth: Commission meeting to discuss future plans

By Uriah Kiser

Director Juan Rivera highlights significant achievements and forward-looking initiatives in the latest update from Manassas Regional Airport, emphasizing the airport’s vital role in regional development. Key points include near-full hangar occupancy, upgrades to security and infrastructure, and the pursuit of commercial service certification.

Additionally, the report outlines upcoming projects like the rehabilitation of Taxiway B and Taxilane Y, plus a Master Plan update. These developments will be discussed in detail at the Manassas Regional Airport Commission Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the Terminal Building’s 1st Floor Conference Room, located at 10600 Harry Parrish Boulevard in Manassas.

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