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WinterFest to bring magical moments December 8

Published November 20, 2018 at 4:01PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 12:43AM

OCCOQUAN – (Press Release) The Occoquan River Communities Alliance (ORCA) is proud to present WinterFest for the 4^th consecutive year, bringing areas in Lorton, Occoquan and Lake Ridge together for a full-day celebration of the season. This year’s regional event will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at various locations.

WinterFest will feature Santa’s Lake Ridge Parade celebrating this year’s theme, “Christmas Around the World.” Following the parade, which starts at 11 a.m., spectators and participants are encouraged to stay for the trophy ceremony, free hot chocolate, pictures with Santa inside Clearbrook Center of the Arts and other fun children’s activities.

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It will cost billions to remove and recycle Virginia coal ash

By Amy Taylor

Published November 20, 2018 at 1:26PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:21PM

DUMFRIES — Environmental experts are warning of a potential catastrophe if the coal ash at Possum Point and other toxic Virginia coal ash ponds is left as it currently is, in unlined pits.

Recycling industry experts say there is a market for the ash — the substance left over after coal is burned to make electricity — to use in products like concrete and wallboard.

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King seeks to unseat Hill for Prince William County Sheriff

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 19, 2018 at 12:30PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:21PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Glendel “Glen” Hill is seeking a fifth term as Prince William County Sheriff.

Hill announced his re-election bid this week, noting he wants to continue “to build upon the accomplishments his office has achieved over the last 15 years.”

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Taggart targets Potomac District seat on Prince William Board of Supervisors

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 17, 2018 at 10:00AM

WOODBRIDGE — Doug Taggart wants to be the next Potomac District Supervisor.

The Montclair resident is a member of the Prince William County Republican Committee, and today sent along this statement and resume:

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Pelvic floor: It’s a topic not many women want to talk about

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Published November 14, 2018 at 6:20PM | Updated November 19, 2018 at 11:24AM

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You can add police chief to the list of positions Dumfries seeks to fill

By Nakita Rowell-Stevens

Published November 13, 2018 at 6:51PM | Updated December 3, 2018 at 8:26PM

DUMFRIES — Dumfries Police Chief Nicholas R. Esposito resigned, effective October 17.

Town officials gave no comment on the reason for Esposito’s resignation. Esposito was appointed police chief in April 2017. Esposito came to the Town from the Alexandria Police Department with experience in interviewing victims, witnesses, traffic law, arresting suspects and testifying in court.

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Call to Action: Thanksgiving and holiday help needed

By Potomac Local News

Published November 11, 2018 at 10:05AM

Good Morning Prince William – SERVE needs a group of up to 8 members age 16+ to provide, prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner at 5pm. Come share the joy with the families in the shelter. Please call Julie at (571) 748-2674 for all the specifics. The Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift Program is […]

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Neabsco Creek dredging is good news for boaters, says county

By Potomac Local News

Published November 11, 2018 at 9:52AM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) There is an estimated 17,000 cubic yards of silt clogging the channel in Neabsco Creek. To put that in perspective, one cubic yard of saturated silt can typically weigh up to 3,000 pounds. That means 51 million pounds of soil or 25,500 tons of silt needs to be removed in order to maintain the channel and ensure that boats can continue to safely navigate the creek. It would take about 6,800 full-sized pickup trucks to haul away that much silt.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently allocated a $750,000 grant to dredge the channel and improve boat passage. The good news for the estimated 1,000 recreational boats that are docked and stored along Neabsco Creek near Leesylvania State Park is that the project will ensure that the channel remains navigable. The other good news is that the dredging recently started, meaning the work will be completed during the offseason so that boaters will be able to use the waterway connecting to the Potomac River during the next boating season.

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Multiple charges in Woodbridge arson case

By Potomac Local News

Published November 9, 2018 at 5:27PM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) Over a period of several months, the Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office has been investigating a string of small arson fires at the Dominion Middle Ridge Apartments in Woodbridge. The joint investigation, with the Prince William County Police, involved other suspicious activities but focused on the arson fires. During the course of this investigation, and with the public’s and property management’s help, a suspect was developed. Besides identifying the suspect below, additional forensic work was conducted to help develop the case.

The suspect, Mr. Christopher Hope, was interviewed, and subsequently confessed his involvement. Mr. Hope is a current resident of the Dominion Middle Ridge Apartments where the fires occurred. Mr. Hope was arrested and charged for his role in the fires. The investigation continues and additional charges are pending.

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Woodbridge suspect charged in officer involved shooting

By Potomac Local News

Published November 9, 2018 at 4:27PM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On November 8, detectives from the Homicide Unit formally charged the suspect, identified as Brett Anthony MONTEITH, in connection to the officer involved shooting that occurred in the 1100 block of Laurel St in Woodbridge on November 4. The accused remains hospitalized at this time. The criminal investigation and separate administrative […]