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Published May 30, 2019 at 11:54PM | Updated May 31, 2019 at 12:18AM

HAYMARKET — When it was announced last year that Tough Mudder Classic was coming to Prince William County, it was heralded as a win for sports tourism.

The popular 10-mile obstacle course run will take place this weekend at Silver Lake Regional Park in near Haymarket. It’s expected to attract hundreds of participants, dubbed “mudders,” and generate up to $2.5 million in consumer spending in Prince William County — mostly through people booking hotel rooms, shopping in area stores, and eating in area restaurants.

Happy birthday, Rockwood Sports Bar

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:39AM

GAINESVILLE — On Saturday, June 1, Rockwood Sports Bar is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a BBQ Bash from noon to 11 p.m.

The event will take place at the Rockwood Sports Bar at 7505 Iron Bar Lane, Gainesville (20155).

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VDOT wants feedback on proposed Rollins Ford Road fix

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 21, 2019 at 12:56PM | Updated May 21, 2019 at 1:18PM

GAINESVILLE – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is holding a public information meeting Thursday, May 23.

This meeting will discuss potential safety enhancements being studied for drivers and pedestrians along two miles of Rollins Ford Road between Vint Hill Road (Route 215) and Linton Hall Road (Route 619).

Arrest made in fatal hit and run crash

By Potomac Local News

Published May 15, 2019 at 12:08PM

GAINESVILLE — Police arrested a man in connection to a fatal hit and run crash that killed a 17-year-old boy.

The crash occurred in the area of Sudley and Catharpin Roads near Gainesville on September 22, 2018. A tip received by police in September lead investigators to a vehicle possibly involved in the incident said Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok.

Prince William softball field named for girl, 10, killed by fallen tree

By Potomac Local News

Published April 30, 2019 at 2:13PM | Updated April 30, 2019 at 2:37PM

GAINESVILLE — A softball field is now dedicated to a 10-year-old girl who died in a freak accident.

On Saturday, the family and friends of Lydia Grace gathered at Catharpin Park near Gainesville to rename field number four in honor of the late child. During a storm in August, a tree fell on Lydia’s grandmother’s house in Fauquier County, landing in the child’s bedroom, killing her.

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Good Friday ‘Living Stations’ show Jesus on path to crucifixion

By Potomac Local News

Published April 19, 2019 at 10:00AM | Updated April 19, 2019 at 10:03PM

Today on Good Friday, April 19, several parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington will offer “Living Stations of the Cross” (or Via Crucis en Vivo).