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Lawson, Wheeler leaving; Changes ahead for Prince William sups; Data center fight continues

By Paris Goodman
Jeanine Lawson and Ann Wheeler, seen here holding plaques, attended their final meeting as members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors on December 19, 2023.

Two of Prince William County’s public servants, Ann Wheeler and Jeanine Lawson, were recognized by the Board of County supervisors amid their retirement from public service. The two were honored at the board’s December 19 meeting in Woodbridge. 

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Stafford calls for special data center vote Thursday; Proposes fast-track approval process

By Uriah Kiser

Amazon wants to build 510,000 square feet of data center space in the county, prompting a special Stafford County Board of Supervisors meeting on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

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I-95 bypass: Van Buren extension headed to $8 million design phase

By Uriah Kiser
Route 234 and Van Buren Road near Dumfries [Photo: Google Maps]

Engineers will work on designing a planned Van Buren Road extension near Dumfries. 

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Dumfries’ future: Town Council to crack open comprehensive plan

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries is Virginia's oldest continually chartered town.

The Dumfries Town Council will begin updating the town’s comprehensive plan.

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Occoquan refreshing town seal designed in the 1980s

By Uriah Kiser

The Occoquan Town Seal is getting a makeover.

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Politics

As new school board sworn in, political chairs are in motion again

By Uriah Kiser
The Prince William County School Board 2024 to 2027. Top left to right: Erica Tredinnick, Justin Wilk, Dr. Babur Lateef, Lisa Zarapur, Tracy Blake. Bottom row: Jennifer Wall, Richard Jessie, Loree Williams. [Photo: Prince William County Public Schools]

As we told you over the weekend, the new Prince William County School Board is sworn in and ready to work. Its term begins Jan. 1, 2024, with the board’s first meeting shortly after that.

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Hotel at Farm Brew LIVE! announced: The Tempo by Hilton

By Uriah Kiser

We know more about a hotel that will be built next to Farm Brew LIVE! just outside Manassas.

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Features

Go Dukes! Locals set to watch first-ever JMU bowl appearance

By Mike Salmon
The JMU mascot, the “Duke Dog,” excited everyone this year. [Photo by Heather Johnson]

This is the year for the James Madison University Dukes football team, and it all comes to fruition on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, when JMU plays Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl in Texas.

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‘Thank you for your service:’ Outgoing Stafford treasurer, supervisor honored

By Paris Goodman
Left: Stafford County Treasurer Laura Rudy speaks after the Board of County Supervisors honored her for 16 years on the job. Right: Supervisors Crystal Vanuch and Pamela Yueung present outgoing George Washington District Supervisor Tom Coen with a certificate celebrating his five years on the Board of Supervisors. [Photo: Stafford County Government]

Two of Stafford County’s public servants, Laura Rudy and Thomas Coen, were honored by the Board of Supervisors amid their retirements on December 12.

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Full steam ahead: VRE board approves Saturday service, fare increase; Challenges loom

By Steven Gorski
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

In what Virginia Railway Express management called the first step in transforming the state’s only commuter railroad, the VRE Operations Board approved its Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

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