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The Dumfries Town Council received an update on its efforts to attract new businesses.

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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.”


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Colonial Downs, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium operator in Dumfries, wants to add 10 more video slot machines to its collection.

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OmniRide Connect Microtransit service will begin operation on June 5, 2023, in the Dumfries and Quantico/Triangle areas.

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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:


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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.


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A new disc golf course will open at Forest Greens Golf Course, 4500 Poa Annua Lane in Triangle, near Quantico.

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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.”


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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.


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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.


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