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150 Attend Job Dumfries Job Fair

Published October 28, 2011 at 9:00AM

Officials said more than 150 attended Dumfries' first ever government contractors jobs expo on Wednesday night.

The Town of Dumfries held their first-ever Government Contractors/Technology Job Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. The purpose of holding a Government Contractors/Technology Job Expo was to Connect the Defense/Technology Industry located in the Town of Dumfries with talent located in the community and the Greater Prince William County area. The town is fortunate to have several nationally and worldwide government contractors located within the town limits and right-outside the town limits. With the close proximity to Quantico Marine Corp Base, the Town of Dumfries is becoming a natural hub for defense and technology related companies.

“We are seeing more inquiries from defense contracting and Technology companies inquiring about expanding or moving their operations to Dumfries,” stated Debi Sandlin, Director of Community and Economic Development. “The expo was initiated by companies located in the town and along with the Town collaborated together to hold a government contractor/technology specific job expo.”

Wartime Museum Breaks Ground

By Potomac Local News

Published October 27, 2011 at 11:52AM

Dale City, Va. — Shovels were put into dirt Wednesday breaking ground for the Americans in Wartime Museum that will be built off Interstate 95 and Dale Boulevard in Dale City.

‘Eyesore’ Restaurant Being Demolished

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2011 at 2:04PM | Updated October 26, 2011 at 2:35PM

The old Cedar Post Rib and Crab restaurant, once one of only two sit-down restaurants in Stafford County, is being demolished. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Stafford, Va. — One of the first sit-down restaurants in Stafford County, now an abandoned building across from the county’s historic courthouse, is being demolished.

Cedar Post Rib and Crab house opened in 1981 and closed about 16 years later, well before Va. 610 in North Stafford was lined with chain restaurants and strip malls.

Landslide Victims Dine with Stafford Officials

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2011 at 10:30AM

Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman Mark Dudenhefer and other county officials dine with the victims of a landslide during a fundraiser to help repair their property Tuesday night. (Mary Davidoson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD, VA, (October 25, 2011) — This evening, Mark Dudenhefer, Chairman of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, along with several of the county staff sat down to eat dinner with the O’Leary and Barnes’ families at Ruby Tuesday. Michele and Dan O’Leary and Ora and Katrina Barnes were forced out of their houses over a month ago when county officials condemned their homes due to a massive landslide in their backyard. Today, the homeowners and County officials sat down to dinner together as a way to raise awareness of the landslide problem and help raise funds for landslide relief together.

Jason Thompson, the manger of the Doc Stone Ruby Tuesday is holding a three-day fundraiser to support the landslide victims and the County was out in force supporting the effort. Joining Mark Dudenhefer and the O’Leary’s was Anthony Romanello, County Administrator; Mark Doyle, Executive Officer/Volunteer Coordinator of the Office of the County Fire Chief; and Chief Robert Brown, and Pastor Chris Bennett, the Executive Pastor of Ebenezer United Methodist Church which set up a disaster relief fund a week following the slope failure.

ACTS Food Pantry Reopens

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2011 at 9:00AM

Dumfries, Va. — The ACTS Food Pantry in Dumfries reopened earlier than anticipated Tuesday afternoon.

Fire Erupts at Dominion Power Building

By Potomac Local News

Published October 26, 2011 at 8:11AM

Fire crews found a 20×40 foot storage shed fully engulfed in flames about 2:55 a.m., at 1901 Reddy Drive. A 911 call prompted crews to rush to the scene, said Prince William fire and rescue Battalion Chief Joseph Robertson.

No injuries were reported, and officials estimate the damage to the building at $50,000. The cause and origin of the fire are still being investigated.

Quantico Plans Brig Closure

By Potomac Local News

Published October 25, 2011 at 1:28PM

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

Quantico, Va. — There are plans to close the brig at Quantico Marine Corps Base by the end of the year, according to the Associated Press.

The facility became infamously known for housing Pfc. Bradley Manning, who is suspected of leaking U.S. military secrets which later appeared on the web.

Fall Fest Attracts Thousands

By Potomac Local News

Published October 24, 2011 at 1:38PM

Festival goers lined up for the Dumfries Fall Extravaganza in 2011.

Dumfries, Va. — This year’s Dumfries Fall Festival Extravaganza attracted more festival goers than last year’s, up from about 60 people to a whopping 2,700 attendees, said town economic development Coordinator Debi Sandlin.

The annual event was held Saturday behind Dumfries Town Hall and for the first time featured a “Dumfries Has Talent” competition, wineries and local businesses and vendors.

Dumfries to Hold Contractors Job Fair

By Potomac Local News

Published October 24, 2011 at 9:00AM

For the first time ever, Dumfries from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday will hold a Government Contractors / Technology Job Expo. The event, which will feature the U.S. Marine Corps, Aurora Flight Sciences and Chenega Corporation, will connect job seekers with these and other agencies.

“This is a great opportunity for the town to partner with the businesses to create more exposure, and it gives us the opportunity to tell the world we have these Fortune 500 companies right here in Dumfries,” said town economic development coordinator Debi Sandlin.

Robbery Leads to Fire

By Potomac Local News

Published October 22, 2011 at 12:37PM

Fire and rescue crews were called to an Exxon gas station at 3514 Old Bridge Road just after midnight Friday to douse a blaze that had broken out at the car wash at that gas station.

No one was injured, and fire crews were able to bring the blaze under control within minutes of arriving on scene, said OWL VFD spokeswoman Rebecca Barnes.