Potomac Local News

Published October 25, 2023 at 10:14PM

Work continues on St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church near Haymarket [Photo: Tom Bohacek]

St. Katharine Drexel Mission: “Construction on St. Katharine Drexel Mission’s new church home on the corner of Waterfall Road and Route 15 in Haymarket, VA, is moving forward at an impressive pace since groundbreaking in March. This faith community, originally founded in 2000, plans to celebrate its first Mass in the new church in May 2024.”

“Located in Western Prince William County, St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church will include a 300-seat worship space, sanctuary, altar, tabernacle, and preparation spaces.”

Features

Kings Dominion ends year-round operation after short experiment

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 9:58PM

The Dominator roller coaster [Photo: Kings Dominion]

“Last year, these three Cedar Fair parks generated quite a buzz when they announced their decision to remain open on weekends during what was formerly their off-season.”

Prince William

Supervisors adopt county’s 1st environmental master plan

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 9:51PM

Prince William Times: “In a party-line vote, Prince William supervisors approved on Tuesday the county’s first-ever plan that sets goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to sustainable energy.”

“But the board’s three Republicans called it?“hypocritical” that their Democratic counterparts, who hold a 5-3 majority, adopted such a plan while considering a massive expansion of the county’s data center industry. Data centers require an enormous amount of electricity, most of which is supplied by fossil fuels.”

News

Aquia Harbour Host Lions collect 3,905 pounds of electronic junk

By Amelia Breeden

Published October 25, 2023 at 9:46PM | Updated October 25, 2023 at 10:29PM

Press Release: “The Aquia Harbour Host Lions were out supporting the Household Hazardous Waste Day collecting all the electrical and electronic waste. 3,905lbs of electronic in addition to hundreds of cell phones, laptops, and ink cartridges, were able to be recycled by the Lions.”

“The students from Brooke Point High School Vstar were on hand to work with the Lions, disabling items while identifying multiple desktop computers and monitors that they will be able to wipe and refurbish to provide to people in our area who cannot afford a home computer.”

Prince William

U.S. Marshals nab woman accused of trying to run over police

By Amelia Breeden

Published October 25, 2023 at 9:43PM

Prince William Police Department: “Attempted Malicious Wounding on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] *ARREST – On October 25, the suspect sought in connection to the attempted assaults on LEO that were reported to have occurred in the 16700 block of Interstate Drive in Dumfries on July 1, was arrested. The accused, identified as McKayla Nicole STRAIT, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force in Raliegh, North Carolina where she will remain until extradited to Prince William County.

Arrested on October 24: [No Photo Available] McKayla Nicole STRAIT, 19, of 3001 Frankfurt Court in Woodbridge. Charged with 3 counts of attempted malicious wounding on a LEO and 1 count of attempted malicious wounding. Court Date: Pending | Status: Incarcerated.”

News

Stafford residents have more time to pay personal property taxes

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 9:39PM | Updated October 25, 2023 at 10:28PM

Stafford County Supervisor Crystal Vanuch: “I have great news… remember a few weeks ago when I said I was introducing a request for more time to pay personal property taxes due in December? Well, it passed our Board 6-1 on Tuesday! They are now penalty-free until January 5, and you will have more time to make those payments.”

“Personal property tax bills go out at the beginning of November. These bills are due December 5th. With the impending government shutdown on top of difficult economic conditions, I think allowing residents an additional 30 days, penalty-free, to pay these bills is necessary. The bills will be penalty-free until January 5th.”

Prince William

Prince William water tastes best in state

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:50AM

Prince William Service Authority: “Prince William County Service Authority employees showcased their skills and expertise at the Virginia Section American Water Works Association (VA AWWA) 33rd Annual Water Distribution Seminar and Utility Rodeo.”

“Held in Roanoke earlier this month, the Utility Rodeo featured contests that tested participants’ skill, speed and safety in the water utility industry.”

Prince William

45 trash cans, 2 tires, car door pulled from Occoquan River

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:45AM

Friends of the Occoquan: “On a cold and windy Saturday morning, eighty volunteers cleaned up the Occoquan River/Reservoir. Collectively, they removed 45 trash and 49 recyclable bags, including two tires, one car door, two pallets, two tarps, one bench seat, one paint bucket, one plastic board, and multiple balls. Three balls were taken home by the children.”

“Volunteer Sheldon Greenberg concentrated on picking up cigarette butts, filling a quarter of a large plastic bag. Cub Scout Pack 1365 came out in full force with 23 members and high school students from several Eastern PWCounty schools, including returning kayakers, SEVTech1 employees, and families with their children.”

Prince William

Children twice as likely to be stuck by car on Halloween

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2023 at 11:40AM

A mask is a simple, but always effective last minute Halloween costume idea. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/For PotomacLocal.com)

Prince William Fire and Rescue: “Each year, on Halloween night, numerous children are injured or killed. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a vehicle and killed, on Halloween, than on any other day of the year.”

“The leading cause of Halloween-related injuries is falls in which children are four times as likely to fall, on Halloween, than on any other night of the year.”