Dumfries

By KJ Mushung

Dumfries, Va. — The Dumfries Town Council voted Tuesday night to approve interim town manager Daniel Taber as the permanent town manager.

The event will be free to attend, and in addition to crafters the festival will offer a taste of Virginia wines and a talent competition.

“We are very excited to announce several Virginia Wineries have also signed on to participate in this one-of-a-kind Fall Extravaganza,” said Dumfries spokeswoman Debbi Sandlin. “Each of the wineries will be offering the public the opportunity to taste their very own distinctive wines. There will be an assortment of wines to please even the savviest wine connoisseur.”

Dumfries, Va. — Though time is up for flood victims still living in a Red Cross shelter today, those without homes now have a place to go.

Flood victims from Holly Acres Mobile Home Park, which flooded last week from rains from Tropical Storm Lee, will be moved to First Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dumfries when the current shelter they are in at the Sharon Baucom Dale City Rec Center closes at 5 p.m.

Dumfries, Va. — Dumfries has someone new to manage the town’s storm water program, and he’s from Stafford County.

Richard West was hired by the town last month as the Assistant Director of Public Works. In addition to storm water management, he will also oversee planning, scheduling and execution of maintenance projects in the town.

Crews were called at 9 a.m. to mile post 150 in Triangle after drivers reported seeing a geyser shooting into the sky.

It was nothing to worry about, fire officials said, as they were just flushing out fire hydrants in the area.

Inside the car was a woman who complained of minor injuries.

Dumfries-Triangle Volunteer Fire Department has more, including photos from the scene.

Dumfries, Va. — The Dumfries Town Council will vote on an amendment to the town’s massage therapy fee at their Sept. 20 meeting.

The proposed changes include eliminating the $1,000 massage technician fee and charging a $50 permit fee for the town. There’s also a $204 permit investigation fee that goes to Prince William County that looks into details of the establishment and covers a thorough background check.

By KJ Mushung

Dumfries, Va. —After nearly an hour and 45 minutes of listening to public comments, most from people associated with Grace Church, the Dumfries Town Council members looked a little worn. Forty-three people from various parts of Northern Virginia pleaded with the council not to pass a proposed amendment that would require churches to obtain a conditional use permit in order to operate. This move would be too costly to the church and force Grace Church and other churches out of Dumfries, according to many who commented Tuesday evening.

Triangle, Va. —One man is dead and a woman seriously injured after their car flipped over while traveling on Joplin Road.

According to police, one occupant died at the scene while another is being flown to an area hospital for treatment. Both were found trapped inside the car.

Fire and rescue crews were called to the restaurant at 1510 Cherry Hill Road near Dumfries about 4:30 a.m.

Fire and rescue personnel have yet to release information about the incident, however, an employee at the restaurant said the person was located and is in good condition.