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October 03, 2009
Man jumps in front of pickup on U.S. 1
A man who witnesses said was involved in an argument with his girlfriend jumped in front of a pickup truck on U.S. 1 on Saturday about 5:30 p.m. in front of the Dumfries-Triangle Volunteer Fire Station.
October 02, 2009
Police: S.C. resident used pay phone to make bomb threat
Police said the man, Bryan Paul Durrance, 35, of Saint Helena, S.C., used a pay phone to notify police of a bomb that he said was inside a hotel in the 16900 block of Old Stage Road in Dumfries.
October 01, 2009
Pair reunites in Triangle 65 years after a Marine gave a little girl a doll
A Marine is walking down a dusty road in Guam shortly after its liberation in 1944.
September 30, 2009
Neighborhood news: Club prepares for sale
The semi-annual Montclair FCE Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Henderson Elementary School on Waterway Drive. The rain date is Oct. 4.
Covington receives Prince William human rights award
Prince William County School Board member Betty D. Covington (Dumfries) recently received a 2009 Human Rights Award from the Prince William County Human Rights Commission.
Neighborhood news: Go for a ghost walk
Friday and Saturday nights in October, starting Oct. 9, the Weems-Botts Museum will hold Haunted Museum Lock-Ins and Haunted Heights Ghost Walks.
September 25, 2009
Correction
The yearly total sum paid the Dumfries mayor, vice mayor and five other town council members is $41,518.08.
Forest Park High student charged with sexual assault
Police charged a 19-year-old Forest Park High School student with sexually assaulting a female student Thursday at the school.
September 24, 2009
Tempers flare as board attempts to find money
A suggestion that the Dumfries Town Council forgo its pay for a year to help ease the town’s budget crisis caused finger pointing and tempers to flare among a few of its members during Wednesday’s meeting.
Dumfries is nearly out of cash
The town of Dumfries is just about broke. Its monthly expenses are greater than the revenue it is taking in. So, for the last few months, it’s been dipping into its reserve fund to pay the bills.
September 23, 2009
Community events for Sept. 24
»Today, 7 to 8 p.m.: Back to School Night at Pattie Elementary School for second grade.
Arthritis Walk to raise funds
Benton Middle student this year’s youth honoree
Neighborhood news: Montclair Lions selling ornaments
The stunning 2009 White House Christmas Ornament celebrates the introduction of electric Christmas tree lights. The reverse side provides a glance of one of many famous Christmas parties that President Cleveland and his family were known to throw. It is bound to be one of the most sought-after ornaments of this unique series.
Neighborhood news: Don’t miss Dumfries Farmers Market
There are only two more chances to get your fresh produce this year in the Dumfries area.
September 21, 2009
‘Hero hoax’ has local veterans fuming
News that a Quantico-based Marine may have faked war injuries for personal gain had some area veterans talking Monday.
September 18, 2009
Weems-Botts Museum again will hold Halloween events
One of Dumfries’ favorite events is back. Friday and Saturday nights in October, starting Oct. 9, the Weems-Botts Museum will be holding Haunted Museum Lock-Ins and its Haunted Heights Ghost Walks.
September 16, 2009
Neighborhood news: Octoberfest comes to Dolphin Beach
Montclair residents and their guest are invited to Dolphin Beach on Saturday from 2 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate Oktoberfest 2009.
Community events for Sept. 17
» Today, 6:30 p.m., Back to School Night at Potomac Middle School for seventh and eighth grades.
Montclair’s first business celebrates silver year
It is owned by Stan and Martha Mills and Ilene Blake who have more than 41 years experience in the child care business.
Neighborhood news: Brownies to make scarecrows
Brownie Troop 899 would like to invite you to help support them at their second annual scarecrow making event Oct 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dale City Moose Lodge Pavilion located off Cardinal Road.
September 10, 2009
Ex-Dumfries police officer faces theft charges
A Prince William County grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Dumfries police officer on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. A judge has issued a warrant for his arrest.
September 09, 2009
Present, former newspaper staffers tour the Potomac News’ previous location
Mary Scites walked about five feet into the Dumfries Laundromat in the Triangle Shopping Plaza and pointed to her left.
Dumfries/Montclair community events
- Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.: The Dumfries Town Council will meet with Historic Dumfries Virginia Inc. in the town council chambers of town hall.
Celebrating a park’s history
The Prince William Forest Park will celebrate its history as a Colonial-era farmland, a Civilian Conservation Corps work camp and a World War II-era spy training camp Saturday.
Neighborhood news: Get ready for community sale
It’s time to clean out your home and turn those treasures into cash.
Neighborhood news: Dumfries Farmers Market returns Saturday
The Dumfries Farmers Market will return Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3890 Cameron St. in Dumfries.
September 02, 2009
Community events
» Today, from 6 to 7:30 pm.: Mary William Elementary School will host an orientation for Grades 1 to 5.
Neighborhood news: Ghost walks, eerie stories in Dumfries
The Weems-Botts Museum will host October ghost walks and lock-ins as fundraisers. Friday and Saturday nights, starting Oct. 9.
Pick up after your friends
Beware Dumfries dog owners.
Neighborhood news: It’s back-to-school time
Montclair-area schools will be open for the new school year Tuesday.
