Occoquan, Va. — Santa decided to make one more appearance in Occoquan this weekend before heading back to the North Pole to get ready for his annual Christmas Eve ride.
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Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Prince William County Board of Supervisor Chairman At-large Corey A. Stewart is sworn in for his second term as At-large Supervisor. [Photo courtesy: Prince William County]
Prince William County, Va. — The communication system used by first responders in Prince William County could soon get an upgrade.
County officials want to replace the radio system used by county police, fire and rescue personnel, public schools, sheriff’s office and jail with a new system guaranteed to last 15 years. It comes with a $16 million contract price tag with nearly $6 million in incentives worked into the deal, according to county documents.
Occoquan, Va. —The Unwrap the Magic art collection is presents the images of all of the wonderful things that make up winter and the Christmas season.
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Occoquan, Va. — Residents gathered Sunday night at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on the corner of Washington and Commerce streets in Occoquan to attend the annual Town Blessing. This blessing, held by the church’s Reverend Lundy, was a chance for residents to come together to ring in some Christmas cheer and give thanks.
By Stephanie Tipple
For PotomacLocal.com
Occoquan, Va. — Now that the holiday season is in full swing for many, this time of year can be a major hardship for many families. With the economy still on rocky soil, many families cannot afford to purchase the basic amenities and all of the gifts for their children and family members , but Occoquan residents and merchants are working together to bring the holiday cheer to these disadvantaged families.
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Occoquan, Va. — It’s a sign of the times in Occoquan, literally. The Town Council has proposed changes to the rules that govern the types of signs businesses in the historic district can use.
Under the newly proposed rules, businesses can use up to four signs whether they be flags with logos or regular signs in any combination they choose. They’ll also be able to use up to two portable A-frame chalkboard signs outside their shops.
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Occoquan, Va. — The ghosts of Christmas were alive and about in Occoquan on Friday night.
A crowd of about 150 outside stood outside town hall on Mill Street for the annual lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. They helped to countdown from five the seconds until the button was pushed to light the tree.
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Occoquan, Va. –– The tree is decorated, and small businesses and the mayor ready to welcome guests to Occoquan for the annual lighting of the town’s Christmas Tree.
Occoquan’s Business Guild will sponsor its annual holiday open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, giving the chance for visitors to see the town and its stores decorated for the holiday season, according to Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta.
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The event will feature four galleries located on one block in the small town with over 60 artists who will show their work.
“Art lovers like to come to an area where they can see the works of many artists and Occoquan can be a destination for these people,” said festival spokeswoman Jane Ernst.