Press release: For visitor safety during a wastewater system improvement project, Prince William Forest Park will close the orienteering course from June 20 through October 27. The project will cause periodic closures at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground, and many of the points on the course are in or adjacent to the campground – including the starting point. Due to heavy equipment operation and excavation occurring in the area, the park has decided to close the orienteering course while work is ongoing.
“Parking will still be available in a limited capacity at the Turkey Run day-use area while the work is ongoing, though visitors are encouraged to use caution and follow all closures in the area. While visitors will still be able to access Turkey Run Ridge Trail from the day-use area, access to the Little Run Trail loops, Old Blacktop Road, and Mary Bird Branch Trail from the Turkey Run day-use area may be closed periodically due to the infrastructure work. These trails are still accessible from other parking areas in the park such as Parking Lot E, Parking Lot F, and Parking Lot H.”
“Based on this past year’s visitor numbers, we generally have anywhere around 100 to 200 people use the orienteering course each month.”
Colonial Downs, Rosie's Gaming Emporium operator in Dumfries, wants to add 10 more video slot machines to its collection.
The Dumfries Town Council will take up the measure during its meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
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"This new, dynamic transportation option allows riders to schedule rides using the OmniRide Mobility app, online web portal or by calling OmniRide's Customer Service Office at 703-730-6664. Instead of OmniRide’s traditional bus service, riders are transported in vans that are dispatched upon demand. Upon request, a van will pick-up passengers at designated pick-up points and deliver them to their destination. Rides will be scheduled for same-day travel but cannot be scheduled days in advance."
"OmniRide Connect Microtranist service has been operating in Manassas Park since December 2022. The organization chose the Dumfries area to begin microtranist in the eastern service area as a way to fill unmet travel demands and microtransit also allows for the ability to provide efficient and flexible service, as well as potentially better service frequency and coverage area, for a similar cost to the agency as regular bus service."
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OmniRide: “OmniRide will hold a Senior Summit on June 15 from 10 am-2:30 pm at the Ferlazzo building [15941 Donald Curtis Drive in Woodbridge]. Community partners will showcase their services and provide resources for older adults, their families, and caregivers.”
“The event will include four 45-minute presentations by the following organizations:
- safety and security presented by Prince William County Police Department,
- avoiding scams and fraud by AARP,
- community resources by the Prince William County Department of Social Services,
- caregiver support and resources by UVA Community Health,
- demonstration of Tai Chi by Your Third Eye, LLC,
- and transportation information by Bluebird Tour Program and OmniRide.”
“This event is FREE and open to the public. OmniRide’s Dumfries and Route 1 Local routes will serve the bus stop immediately in front of the Ferlazzo building on the day of the event. For assistance in planning your trip contact OmniRide’s Transportation Associates at 703-730-6664.”
In the same press release, the transit agency said buses that service four routes that serve Tysons Corner, Mark Center in Alexandria, the Pentagon, and L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C., will remain dormant.
Meanwhile, a $1.6 million micro-transit service for the Dumfries and Quanitco areas will also begin Monday, June 5, 2023.
A new disc golf course will open at Forest Greens Golf Club, 4500 Poa Annua Lane in Triangle, near Quantico.
Prince William County Parks and Recreation Officials announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facility at 1 p.m. 9 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023.
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Volunteer Prince William: “Do you have a “Shining Star” volunteer at your organization? Please consider nominating them for the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards! Nominations are open until 5pm, June 19, 2023. Ten categories are available for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding service! Please visit bit.ly/3qa8ri5 for more information and to submit your nomination. For more information, please email [email protected].”
“If you’re passionate about fighting hunger, the staff at Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) wants to meet you! They have a need for volunteers to help in their Hunger Prevention Center with food donations, assembling food packages and helping with client intakes. You’ll feel great knowing you are helping our food insecure neighbors get the help they need to feed their families! Please email [email protected] for more information.”
“You can be a friend to a wounded veteran! Brain Injury Services is looking for a PALS volunteer (Providing a Link for Survivors) to be a friend and pickleball player to a combat wounded veteran with a brain injury. The volunteer would travel to McLean 1-2 times a month. Please email [email protected] or call 451.8881, ext.232 for more information.”
Two adults and two children were taken to a hospital after a fire ripped through a home near Dumfries.
Flames broke out at the townhouse at 11:49 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023.
Last evening, units were dispatched to the 16000 blk of Toms River Loop (Dumfries) for a reported townhouse fire. Crews arrived to find all occupants out of the home and a working fire in the basement. The occupants of the townhome were alerted to the fire by a smoke detector activation in the basement. The structure sustained moderate damage.
The occupants attempted to control the blaze but were unable to do so. Four occupants (2 adults, 2 children) were transported to a local medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries. All four (4) have been released. The Building Official determined the structure was unsafe to occupy.
The Red Cross is assisting the 4 adults and 2 children who were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of the fire was a candle left unattended in a basement bedroom.
Prince William County Fire and Rescue System Chief Thomas LaBelle stated, “ had it not been for working smoke detectors, this incident could have resulted in tragedy”. The Chief reminds everyone, make sure your home is equipped with smoke detectors. A working smoke detector gives you the early warning as to a fire and allows you to safely evacuate. Smoke detectors are your best means of protecting your family should a fire occur in your home.
The Fire Marshal’s Office also warns against the use of unattended candles. Candles should only be used if they are enclosed and provided with a base that prevents it from being tipped over. Candles should also be kept away from small children and pets.
Fire and rescue crews were called to a house fire at 9:53 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Crews were dispatched to the 19000 block of Windsor Road in Dumfries) for a reported house fire. Crews arrived with fire showing and spreading rapidly into the home from an enclosed porch. Fire attack followed.
One of the two (2) occupants was alerted to the fire by popping sounds and the lights flickering. He then alerted the other occupant who was sleeping. The home sustained extensive damage. No injuries were reported.
The Building Official posted the property unsafe to occupy. The Red Cross assisted the displaced occupants. The Fire Marshal’s Official has determined the fire to be accidental.
Dumfries announced the adoption of its Fiscal Plan for FY2024 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2024 to 2028.
According to the town budget, the town will spend double the amount of cash it did in 2021, increasing spending from $5.4 million to $10.7 million. An anticipated 260% increase in the gaming tax revenues, 129% anticipated increase in meals taxes, and 67% anticipated hotel taxes are driving the new spending.
