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Masked men rob Southbridge gas station

Published October 21, 2016 at 2:54PM

From Prince William police:

Armed Robbery – On October 20 at 8:48PM, officers responded to the Shell service station located at 3186 River Heritage Blvd in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. Employees reported to police that two unknown, masked men entered the business and approached the counter. Once at the counter, one of the men brandished a firearm and demanded money. The men fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 search the area for the suspects who were not located.

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Maintenance crews turn attention to Dumfries sewer system

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2016 at 2:50PM

DUMFRIES, Va. — Residents of the Williamstown neighborhood in Dumfries should expect to see maintenance work being performed on the sewer system.

Prince William County Service Authority press release:

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WPWC Radio towers collapse

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2016 at 12:34PM

Two of four towers collapsed at WPWC-AM, a radio station in Dumfries.

The towers are used to broadcast Radio Zion, a Spanish Christian Radio outlet. The station is operating on low power due to the loss of the towers.

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PRTC turns 30, holds celebration in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2016 at 4:37PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission is 30 years old.

The transit agency that operates OmniRide and OmniLink buses in Prince William County, as well as plays a role in Virginia Railway Express, held a celebration on October 8 to mark the occasion, at the PRTC Transit Center in Woodbridge.

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Traffic, school quality concerns common of those moving to Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2016 at 11:35AM

A view of the I-96 EZ-Pass Express Lanes from Dale Boulevard in Dale City.

As Woodbridge continues to grow, planners are focused on easing traffic congestion and bringing new transportation options to the area.

Those considering moving to Woodbridge are families with elementary-school aged children, according to realtor Mark Worrilow, who has sold real estate in the region for nearly 20 years.

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Police investigate three reports of shots fired at houses

By Potomac Local News

Published October 17, 2016 at 3:06PM | Updated October 18, 2016 at 2:27PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Prince William police are investigating a series of shots fired at houses over the weekend.

Two of the reports are about shots fired at homes in Dale City, specifically in the Hillendale and Kerrydale sections of town.

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Junction B&B in Manassas is expanding

By Potomac Local News

Published October 17, 2016 at 10:20AM | Updated February 1, 2017 at 1:39PM

Manassas Junction B&B at 9311 Prescott Avenue

After seven years in business, and having to turn away hundreds of tourists due to space limitations, the Manassas Junction B&B is expanding.

Owners Mark and Ann Hempen plan to rehabilitate an existing outbuilding on the property into a 450-square-foot cottage suite for the Bed and Breakfast. The addition will provide a third “room” for guests; currently, two rooms are available for rent in the 2,700 square foot main house. As a long time residents of the City, the Hempen’s hope the addition will encourage additional tourists “to enjoy and be enriched by the history, culture, and friendliness of Manassas.”

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‘Death Trail’ is prime haunted walk in Prince William County

By Potomac Local News

Published October 14, 2016 at 1:20PM

Calling all horror fans: if you’re in for a good scare, then The 2016 Death Trail “Asylum” is the next on your Halloween to-do.

The Death Trail is an attraction just outside Dumfries that incorporates a good scare for horror fanatics, but the last five minutes of the trail is the real hook of the entire attraction.

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Tests reveal Williams Ordinary in Dumfries not as old as we thought

By Potomac Local News

Published October 14, 2016 at 9:57AM

Williams Ordinary is one of the oldest structures in the county dating back to when Dumfries was still a bustling port town on the Potomac River. Today, the building on Route 1 south (Main Street in Dumfries) is owned by the county government and used as offices for its Historic Preservation Division.

Williams Ordinary was thought to have been built as a tavern in 1760. But new tests revealed the building is newer, dating back to just before George Washington took the Office of the Presidency, to 1786 – 87.

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Five arrested, charged in Dumfries motel robbery

By Potomac Local News

Published October 13, 2016 at 2:13PM

From Prince William police:

Strong Armed Robbery *ARREST – On October 12, members of the U.S. Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force and detectives from the Prince William County Police Street Crimes Unit located and arrested the three suspects wanted in connection to the October 9 robbery which occurred at the Super 8 Hotel located at 17416 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Dumfries. Suspects FLORES and BARBOSA-PALACIOS were arrested in the area of Hoadly Rd and Dumfries Rd while the BLANCO suspect was located in the Springfield area of Fairfax County. Detectives from the Robbery Unit were also able to identify the fourth suspect involved in this incident as Clifford Rafael MONTIEL. Detectives obtained warrants for the arrest of this suspect who turned himself into police on October 13 without incident.