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Outgoing Supervisors Recognized

Published December 12, 2011 at 10:30AM | Updated December 12, 2011 at 3:40PM

Stafford, Va. — Changes are coming to the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, and some outgoing Board members on Tuesday will be commended.

Board Chairman and Garrisonville District Supervisor Mark Dudenhefer (R), Griffis-Widewater District Supervisor Bob Woodson (D), and George Washington District Supervisor Harry Crisp (D), all be out at the end of the month. Crisp and Woodson chose not to run for reelection and will see their terms expire Dec. 31. Dudenhefer was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates to represent the 2nd District which includes portions of eastern Prince William and Stafford counties.

1 Ejected from Car

By Potomac Local News

Published December 11, 2011 at 7:12PM

Fire and rescue personnel were called to mile post 16 along the two-lane road just before 2 p.m. Sunday. Four people were involved in the crash, and one person was ejected from the vehicle, according to initial reports.

One person was flown to an area hospital following the crash. Details have not been released by police.

Camels, Actors Portray Live Nativity

By Potomac Local News

Published December 9, 2011 at 9:32PM | Updated December 10, 2011 at 12:25PM

A living nativity scene captured the attention of drivers and onlookers in Woodbridge on Friday night.

Woodbridge, Va. — The nativity came alive Friday night in Woodbridge.

Actors and live animals, such as goats, camels, and sheep, paraded on an open field on Golansky Boulevard next to Belvoir Federal Credit Union. The scene was complete with the nativity depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, the inn that, according to the story of the nativity, was too full to let Jesus’ mother Mary and Joseph a room for a night, and a guardian angel to watch over the shepherds and the flock.

Potomac Mills Sign Returns

By Potomac Local News

Published December 9, 2011 at 4:24PM

A new circular sign stretching 40-feet in diameter will be erected outside Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge after high winds last winter blew away the old sign. (Photo: Stephanie Tipple/PotomacLocal.com)

Woodbridge, Va. — The iconic sign that tells drivers when they’ve reached one of the largest shopping destinations in Virginia is going back up.

Potomac Mills mall on Monday will erect a new sign 150 feet into the air where it will be seen along Interstate 95. The sign is circular, is 40-feet in diameter, and was shipped to Woodbridge from Richmond in 10 sections, said Capitol Signs spokesman Joe Howell.

Artists Host Holiday Collection in Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

Published December 9, 2011 at 2:35PM

(Gary Gannt)

By Stephanie Tipple

Occoquan, Va. —The Unwrap the Magic art collection is presents the images of all of the wonderful things that make up winter and the Christmas season.

Dumfries Christmas Parade Tomorrow

By Potomac Local News

Published December 9, 2011 at 9:01AM

The festivities will begin at 1 p.m. in front of town hall on Main Street, and the parade route will follow U.S. 1 to the Dumfries Shopping Center.

Before the parade, Mahogany Books will provide a kid’s literature corner on the second floor fo the community center from noon to 2 p.m.

Roads Remain Closed

By Potomac Local News

Published December 8, 2011 at 11:06AM | Updated December 8, 2011 at 2:39PM

On lookers view a stranded Dodge 4x4 that unsuccessfully attempted to cross high waters along Kellogg Mill Road in Stafford. Officials closed a portion of Kellogg Mill Road as it crosses the Abel Lake Reservoir after heavy rains impacted the region on Dec. 7, 2011. (Photo: Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Update 2:30 p.m.

Harrell Road in Stafford reopened after it was closed due to flooding. Kellogg Mill and River roads remain closed.

Truck Crushes Woman

By Potomac Local News

Published December 6, 2011 at 3:28PM

Police said 59-year-old Kil Sun Flom was killed after she collided with a petroleum truck. Both vehicles were traveling east on Leesburg Pike, said Fairfax County police.

Crash investigators reported Tuesday that Flom was attempting to merge from the right lane on Leesburg Pike east into the center lane and collided with the truck. She pulled forward slightly, got out of her car, stepped in front of the truck below the driver’s view of site and was crushed when the truck began moving forward, police said.

‘Sensory Friendly’ Santa to Appear

By Potomac Local News

Published December 6, 2011 at 10:30AM | Updated December 10, 2011 at 9:40AM

(Photo; Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

By Kristina Schnack Kotlus

Woodbridge, Va. — No one likes standing in line, especially during the holidays. But for the six of every 1,000 children living with autism the waiting, music, lights, and people can prevent them from enjoying the traditional visit to Santa many children anticipate each year.

Gingerbread House Party Planned

By Potomac Local News

Published December 6, 2011 at 9:40AM

Woodbridge, Va. — Leesylvania State Park is hosting a Gingerbread House Party to benefit a non-profit that works to provide toys to children with cancer.

The event will take place on Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those attending the Gingerbread House Party are asked to pay only in the form of a new toy for the “Trevor’s Treasure” box.