Incidents at eatery get police attention
The owners of F.W. Sullivan’s Old Town Bar and Grille in downtown Fredericksburg will meet with city police officials this afternoon to discuss how to avoid future problems, reports Fredericksburg.com.
Orrock wants expansion of distracted-driver law
Eating a hamburger, fiddling with the iPod or putting on lipstick while driving could be illegal under a bill from Del. Bobby Orrock, Fredericksburg.com reports.
Lake Ridge, Va. — Those pulling into the drive through at a McDonalds restaurant in Lake Ridge could be in for a surprise when they find the fast food joint closed for renovations.
The work here has been going on for the better part of the month. It comes after several other McDonalds locations in the Potomac Communities have been renovated.
Occoquanwaterfront.com reports a small island off the shores of Belmont Bay in Woodbridge is on the marketplace.
What’s the catch? You’ll have to cough up a pretty penny for this spot of land.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office was recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for excellence in two areas. The Stafford Sheriff’s Office was presented a trophy as a finalist in the international Webber Seavey Award.
Law enforcement agencies worldwide compete for this award which recognizes agencies for promoting a standard of excellence that exemplifies law enforcement’s contribution and dedication to the quality of life in a community. Agencies that receive this award have their programs shared with the entire law enforcement community.
By KJ Mushung
Dumfries, Va. – Dumfries Town Councilman Gerald Foreman II and Interim Mayor Nancy West are both running for mayor in a special election May 1 to determine who will serve the remaining two years of the term of the late Fred Yohey Jr.
By KJ Mushung
North Stafford, Va. — Stafford fire and rescue units responded to a call about smoke in a house on the 1400 block of Washington Drive in Aquia Harbour on Monday afternoon. No one was hurt, and there were no flames.
Cannons will fire at Ft. Belvoir between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as the 3rd U.S. Infantry, or the “Old Guard,” will be training on the Army post with their ceremonial cannon.
The cannon will fire to the south to minimize sound intrusion to area neighbors, according to Fairfax County Mt. Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland.
Occoquan, Va. — A new website has dedicated itself to providing information about Occoquan.
Occoquan, Va. –– If you’re a fan of, great music, and fun, and craft shows, get ready for Occoquan’s annual Spring Craft Fair.
