Dumfries Archives - Page 144 of 232

Permitted release of coal ash surface water continues at Possum Point

Published February 10, 2016 at 3:52PM

While efforts are underway to halt Dominion’s plan to treat the toxic water and release it into the waterway, the state’s largest utility continues to drain storm water at the site.

It is also moving forward with plans to treat toxic water and release it into the Potomac River. On Jan. 14, 2016, Dominion won approval from Virginia’s Water Control Board to consolidate water and ash from five coal ash ponds at the Possum Point Power Station near Dumfries and Quantico, treat the water, and release it into the Potomac River.

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Have Your Next Group Event at Manassas Olive Oil

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Published February 10, 2016 at 10:51AM | Updated February 16, 2016 at 7:22PM

The Manassas Olive Oil Company was founded on the notion that great olive oil should be shared with others.

Alex and his daughter Amanda, both military veterans, opened their shop on Grant Avenue in Manassas to share their passion for fresh olive oils and balsamic vinegar with their friends in thier sunlit tasting gallery.

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Taxi driver carjacked near Dumfries

By Tayah Frye

Published February 9, 2016 at 10:11PM

A man is charged with carjacking, hit and run, eluding police, driving under the influence, preventing the summoning of law enforcement, and driving on a suspending license.

Redmon forced a taxi driver from his vehicle and drove away with it. When officers attempted to stop Redmon, he fled. Redmon struck another vehicle at a redlight at the intersection of Prince William Parkway, according to police.

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Marine Museum hangs WWII plane recovered from Lake Michigan

By Potomac Local News

Published February 9, 2016 at 10:44AM | Updated February 10, 2016 at 2:21PM

A World War II plane pulled from the depths Lake Michigan now hangs in the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

Riggers today hoisted the SBD-3 Dauntless into place above the Leatherneck Gallery — the atrium visitors to the famous museum see upon entering the building. There, it will hang with other aircraft that were integral to the missions of U.S. Marines throughout history.

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Dominion should be ready for a lawsuit over Possum Point

By Potomac Local News

Published February 4, 2016 at 12:28PM

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Triangle teen is troop’s youngest Eagle Scout

By Tayah Frye

Published February 3, 2016 at 9:58PM

Boy Scout Troop 74 honored Griffith Bullard with the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest level of achievement in the Boy Scout program.

At 14, he is the youngest Eagle Scout to be honored by the troop.

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Dumfries will cleanup Quantico Creek

By Potomac Local News

Published February 3, 2016 at 1:27PM

The Town of Dumfries has planned to participate in two events this April focused on fostering environmental awareness and sustainability.

Please join us as we strive to improve water quality and promote storm water management practices through our Quantico Creek Cleanup and the Keep Prince William Beautiful Festival.

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Dumfries events: Black History celebration, Easter Egg Hunt

By Potomac Local News

Published February 2, 2016 at 10:07AM

On Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, the Town of Dumfries will be hosting our Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Little Union Baptist Church located at 17150 Mine Road in Dumfries.

This ceremony will feature guest speaker Reverend Michael Sessoms, from Little Union Baptist Church as well as Ms. Phyllis Aggrey, Executive Director of the Prince William County Human Rights Commission. Ceremonies will begin at 11:00 a.m. and will feature performances by the Little Union Baptists Men’s Choir and the Dumfries Elementary Chorus.

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Panel to discuss Prince William’s pie made with your dough

By Potomac Local News

Published February 1, 2016 at 12:58PM | Updated February 5, 2016 at 1:41PM

The event is postponed due to expected inclement weather. Here’s a statement from event organizers.

Given the risk of inclement weather on Monday, Our Prince William and Smart Chicks on Politics and Entertainmen thave decided to err on the side of caution and postpone the “Baking the Pie with Your Dough” Townhall scheduled for Monday, February 8^th. Given the enthusiastic response of potential audience-goers, we look forward to announcing a replacement date shortly.

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18-year-old charged after armed robbery

By Tayah Frye

Published January 27, 2016 at 1:26PM

Police said two armed men walked into a Montclair home wearing ski masks and robbed those inside.