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Early July is that exciting time of year when French teenagers sponsored by LEC (Loisirs Culturels a L’Etranger, founded in 1972 and based in Paris, France) will be arriving into Dulles Airport for a fun-filled three weeks in the Northern Virginia area.
It looks like the area will be seeing some more stormy and hot weather.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered and severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening.
Three members of the Committee of 100 Board of Directors resigned on Saturday.
Vice President Marlo Thomas Watson, treasurer Harry Wiggins, and committee program chair Bill Golden all walked away from the group when it met Saturday at the Montclair Country Club.
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An argument between two young adults led to a shooting today in Dumfries.
Following publication of the original story, county spokesman Jason Grant asked that certain points that were made in the article be clarified.
“The question I think was, ‘Can they talk about their salaries in closed session?’ And so, to that question, yes – they can talk about salaries in the closed session. Now the specifics the discussions may entail – that I can’t comment on. But that’s why they have legal counsel, so that certain discussions in closed session remain appropriate to the exemption,” said Grant.
The City of Manassas, along with Prince William County, were the recipients of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission’s Leadership Award for the area’s efforts in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War during the past seven years.
The City of Manassas partnered with Prince William County, the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division and many area museums, parks, and historic sites to coordinate dozens of local events that brought history to life for thousands of residents and visitors from across the country. The Prince William County/Manassas Committee began meeting in 2007, and helped plan and promote the signature 2011 Sesquicentennial commemoration at multiple sites across the city and county.
The Town of Dumfries is now accepting applications for the 2015 Dumfries Summer Youth Internship Program. The 6-week program will provide an opportunity for our area students to get an in-depth, hands-on experience on the internal workings of Town Hall, as well as develop leadership skills through service based learning, earn money, and acquire business skills through hands-on training in a positive, engaging public service atmosphere. Any interested students should see the Town website or link below for application materials and instructions.
Link to internship application:
https://www.dumfriesva.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015-Youth-Internship-Application21.pdf
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Administrators at Prince William Forest Park want some new signs.
The signs in the park are old and faded. The 30-year-old trail marker signs in the park are worn, and the machine that made them no longer works.
