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Pr. William Hires New Economic Development Director

Published March 6, 2012 at 7:32AM

Kaczmarek

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — After a nationwide search, Jeffrey A. Kaczmarek has been named the Economic Development Director for Prince William County because of his expertise, experience and documented successes in local economic development efforts. The Board of County Supervisors approved his hire during a special meeting on March 5, 2012, and he is expected to begin work April 2, 2012.

“Economic Development is a key strategic priority for the Board of County Supervisors,” said At-large Prince William Board Chairman Corey A. Stewart. “We have become one of the top areas for job growth in the country, and Mr. Kaczmarek has the talent and proven track record to allow us to continue our success.”

Marumsco Clean Up Planned

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2012 at 7:31AM | Updated March 8, 2012 at 4:21PM

Woodbridge Supervisor Frank Principi volunteered to clean up a portion of Neabsco Creek in Woodbridge. (Submitted)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Keep Prince William Beautiful, Inc. (KPWB) is organizing a community clean up that will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., behind Marumsco Plaza which is located along the Route 1 corridor in Woodbridge.

New Life Anointed Ministries International is partnering with KPWB by providing volunteers to pick up trash and debris in a wooded area which is located behind the Plaza and which faces the church. A perennial stream has been a major collection point for trash from pedestrian traffic and illegal dumping due in part to its semi-secluded location.

Around Town

By Potomac Local News

Published March 6, 2012 at 7:00AM

Giant, Safeway hiring as potential labor strike nears
The Washington Business Journal reports Looking to pick up some temporary work? A job could be as close as your local supermarket.

Super Tuesday Weather: Sunny and Warmer in Virginia
Patch.com reports Here’s the Super Tuesday weather forecast for select cities hosting primaries and caucuses:

Quantico Will Host 2 Trout Fishing Events

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2012 at 12:59PM | Updated March 13, 2012 at 6:28AM

The Iwo Jima statue greets visitors to Quantico Marine Corps Base in Triangle. (Mary Davidson)

By Mike DiCicco
The Quantico Sentry

QUANTICO, Va. — Fishing season is around the corner, and parts of upper Chopawamsic Creek will be stocked with trout on four occasions during March and April. Spring will also be marked with two trout fishing events, one for Wounded Warriors and another for Marines and their families.

Racial Slurs Painted on Church

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2012 at 12:09PM | Updated March 5, 2012 at 1:01PM

STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in helping to identify the subject or subjects responsible for spray painting offensive racial slurs on the back of a Stafford church.

On Sunday, March 4, 2012 Stafford deputies responded to ~~Bethel~~ Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church at 135 Chapel Green Road in [south] Stafford for a call of vandalism. Deputies spoke to the Pastor of the church who directed the deputies to the back of the church where they found an offensive racial slur spray painted on the back wall of the church. Indications are that this crime was committed sometime between 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 and 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2012.

Dem Says He Would Improve Underperforming Schools

By Potomac Local News

Published March 5, 2012 at 8:10AM | Updated March 8, 2012 at 4:21PM

Democrat John “Jac” Starkey spoke to fellow members of his party Saturday at a Stafford County Democratic Committee fundraiser. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

By Uriah Kiser

Starkey, 60, is vying for the Garrisonville District Supervisor seat vacated earlier this year by Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, R-Stafford, Woodbridge. Starkey will face interim Garrisonville Supervisor Ty Schieber during a special election April 3.

Police Seek Attempted Bank Robbers

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2012 at 3:39PM | Updated March 8, 2012 at 4:19PM

Woodbridge, Va. — Prince William police have released surveillance video of two men who attempted to rob a bank in Woodbridge.

Employees at Cardinal Bank at 14000 Jefferson Davis Highway told police two men approached the bank and tried to get inside at 10:05 a.m. Jan. 24.

Sheriff: Suspect Came to Hotel for Sex with Minor

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2012 at 2:15PM | Updated March 5, 2012 at 9:47AM

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North Stafford, Va. — A Yorktown man is behind bars after investigators said he tried to solicit sex in North Stafford.

A Stafford Sheriff’s Office Detective was portraying a 13-year-old girl on the internet when the suspect contacted the detective during the middle of February and made plans to meet at the Hampton Inn hotel on U.S. 1, said Stafford sheriff’s spokesman Bill Kennedy.

May Talks Education, Public Safety Funding

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2012 at 8:39AM | Updated March 5, 2012 at 12:21PM

Prince William Occoquan District Supervisor Mike May talks details of the proposed 2013 county budget. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com)

Updated

By Stephanie Tipple

Photos: Polar Plungers Raise $50,000

By Potomac Local News

Published March 2, 2012 at 8:09AM | Updated March 7, 2012 at 2:24PM

Photos By Mary Davidson

Woodbridge, Va. — More than 125 people came to the Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant on the banks of the Potomac River in Woodbridge Saturday and raised more than $50,000 for Virginia Special Olympics. The only catch, they had to get into the river in the dead of winter.