Press Release

The historic 1851 Mt. Zion Baptist Church, sitting alongside Rt. 50 east of Gilbert’s Corner, will open its doors to the public on the 4th Sundays of the month beginning on April 26th, from 1p.m. to 5p.m.  It will be open each fourth Sunday of the month through October.

Used as a place of worship by members of the Old School Baptists from 1851 until 1980, Mt. Zion Church and its adjoining cemetery witnessed fighting during the Civil War, but also served in the aftermath of battle as a hospital for the wounded and as a final resting place for some who fought in the war.  It’s also known as the first, and frequent, meeting site of Confederate guerilla fighter John Singleton Mosby and his Rangers, and saw intermittent use as a barracks and prison during the war. 

Route 615 (Skyline Drive) in Stafford County is closed to through traffic between Cropp Road and Hartwood Road due to a failed drainage pipe. 

The road will be closed to through traffic until a replacement pipe is installed. 

On May 16, Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, Station 2, and Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club (MC), Station 161, will join forces to host the First Annual “John “Mac” McDonald Poker Run, a motorcycle event to raise money for the newly established “John McDonald Scholarship Fund.”

The Poker Run will bring together motorcycle clubs and enthusiast alike in Mac’s memory so that riders can share stories about Mac and his life-long contribution to Public and Fire Safety, which spans decades. 

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Project Mend-A-House’s (PMAH) inaugural Spring Spruce Up on April 11 saw 60 volunteers tackle major home improvement projects to improve the lives of low income seniors.

On April 25, Woodbridge Senior High School is hosting a 5K to commemorate 99 years of the JROTC.

At a meeting of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors today, President Richard V. Hurley announced his plan to retire, effective June 30, 2016. 

Hurley, who has served as UMW’s ninth president since July 1, 2010, has made clear his desire to spend more quality time with his family. Prior to being named president, he had already announced his retirement plans. At that point, he had served Mary Washington for a decade in various positions, including executive vice president and chief financial officer, and twice as acting president.

Today in Stafford, Verizon Wireless launched their newest “Smart Phone” location. 

Located just off I-95, and in close proximity to the Quantico Marine Base, it will serve as an ideal place for current and retired military, as well as the growing regional population, including Federal Government workers who reside in the area. Verizon is redefining retail, and the Smart Store concept is designed to make shopping for wireless devices and services more convenient and personalized for customers.

Residents in the immediate vicinity of Marine Corps Base Quantico may experience an increase in noise as an affect from ground/aircraft training or range clearance operations during the week of Apr. 18-24.

Monday, Apr. 20 – Demolition training is scheduled 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 21 – Demolition training is scheduled from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 22 – Demolition training is scheduled from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 23 – Demolition training is scheduled from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, Apr. 24 – Demolition training is scheduled from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Sheriff’s Offices’ of Stafford and Prince William County are hosting their Kickin’ Bass fishing tournament on May 15.

The tournament will take place at Leesylvania State Park from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.