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Call to Action: Can you help a local nonprofit serve our community?

Published March 2, 2018 at 3:23PM

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· Keep Prince William Beautiful has a fun new program for fitness enthusiasts to take action to be environmental stewards. This volunteer team is called Prince William Ploggers. Please call Lynda at (571) 285-3772 to get your Plogger team going.

· Hey Teens – there are still a few volunteer spots available to help at the ICan Bike event during Spring break at Colgan High School. It’s a great way to help new bike riders and have tons of fun during spring break- March 26-30. Please register to volunteer at: icanbikepwcvolunteer.eventbrite.com. You can call Jennifer or Yukiko at (571) 989-3618 to learn more.

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24-year old veteran, business owner tells “what it takes to make it to the top when you started at the bottom”

By Katherine Gotthardt

Published March 2, 2018 at 3:11PM

Jesse Jensen of Dumfries didn’t think he’d end up a veteran and business owner, not with the way he started out in life.

Growing up in Michigan in a home rampant with domestic violence, Jensen saw his father, who had a drinking problem, arrested several times.

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The region is getting a new 911 that, for the first time, will know exactly where you are

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 1, 2018 at 10:17PM

STAFFORD — The technology that supports the region’s 911 system is more than 50 years old.

It’s based on copper wire technology, the stuff that for years — just as the telegraph of the 19th century did — has carried telephone calls across wires to old landline phones.

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Four more 15-minute activities to do with the senior in your life

By Sponsored Post

Published March 1, 2018 at 4:00PM

In our last article, we talked about four activities you can enjoy with the senior in your life to increase quality of life. We started off with conversation, sketching, reciting and singing. Here are four more ideas to try.

Stretching – If you have been caring for a senior for a while, chances are you know a little about their physical strengths and challenges. Put this knowledge to good use. Lead a little stretching session. You might be able to do whole body stretches (reach high up over the head, point palms to ceiling and gently wiggle the fingers) or focus on a particular body part, like the foot. Point the toes, flex the ankle, whatever feels good. Be sure to go slowly and ask your senior how each movement feels. The point is to loosen the muscles and to engage in conversation about sensations. Note, it is recommended you ask a physical therapist or doctor what kind of movements they would recommend before you engage in this activity.

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Accused drunk driver ‘spit on and struck officer in face’

By Potomac Local News

Published March 1, 2018 at 2:48PM

From the Prince William police report:

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On March 1 at 12:40AM, an officer conducted a vehicle stop in the area of Lee Highway and the Fairfax County line. When the officer made contact with the driver of the vehicle, he determined the driver was intoxicated. Following the investigation, he was arrested. While being processed at the Adult Detention Center, the accused spit on and struck the officer in the face. The accused was eventually detained without further incident and admitted to the Adult Detention Center. No injuries were reported.

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If bill passes, Virginia jails and prisons must provide inmates with free feminine hygiene products

By Potomac Local News

Published February 28, 2018 at 7:31PM

RICHMOND – The Senate joined the House Tuesday in unanimously approving a bill that requires Virginia jails and prisons to provide inmates with free feminine hygiene products such as pads and tampons.

If Gov. Ralph Northam signs it, House Bill 83 would take effect in July.

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Police: Threat against Patriot teacher not credible

By Potomac Local News

Published February 27, 2018 at 2:05PM

Patriot High School in Nokesville

From police:

Threats on School Grounds – On February 26 at 11:00AM, a School Resource Officer received information of a potential threat of violence against a Prince William County Public School teacher at Patriot High School located at 10504 Kettle Run Rd in Nokesville (20181). The investigation revealed that two students, a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, communicated over the social media app “Snapchat” suggesting violence against a specific teacher at the school. The students also posted a picture of a suspected firearm that was later determined to be a BB gun. The officer subsequently located both students and quickly determined that the threat was not credible. Following the investigation, the officer obtained petitions for both students who were served and released back to the custody of a family member.

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Join local historians and history buffs for Prince William County-Manassas 3rd annual History Symposium

By Potomac Local News

Published February 27, 2018 at 12:33PM

On March 24, Prince William County and the City of Manassas will host their annual History Symposium at the Old Manassas Courthouse.

This year’s theme is “Growing Roots” and topics will cover the diverse 300-year history of Prince William County and Manassas.

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Stafford Hospital turns 9 today

By Sponsored Post

Published February 27, 2018 at 9:15AM

(Photo: Mary Davidson)

Stafford Hospital is excited to announce it is celebrating its ninth birthday on Tuesday, February 27.

Since its grand opening, Stafford Hospital has been committed to providing quality healthcare and services to our patients. In nine years, we have delivered over 6,000 babies and cared for over 290,000 people in our Emergency Department as well as 50,000 inpatients.

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Want to talk to the Prince William police chief? Here’s your chance.

By Potomac Local News

Published February 24, 2018 at 9:32PM

A public service announcement from the Prince William police:

Chief Barry Barnard of the Prince William County Police Department will host a “Conversation with the Chief” on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Potomac View Elementary School located at 14601 Lamar Road in Woodbridge beginning at 7:00PM. We would like to extend an invitation to those who live in the community and the surrounding area to come out, meet the Chief, and engage in conversation. Chief Barnard will personally answer questions and discuss any topics of concern from residents. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to get to know their Police Department and ask questions directly to the Chief and other police staff. Members from the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit and recruiters will also be on hand to answer questions and provide useful information regarding safety tips, neighborhood watches, and recruitment. The Chief plans to hold additional community engagement conversations at other locations across Prince William County this year. We look forward to seeing you and having a productive discussion.