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November 23, 2009

Enlarged Dumfries lot to open

Nearly three-and-a-half years after construction began, the newly expanded commuter lot in Dumfries officially opens today


November 19, 2009

After overspending its budget, Dumfries hires its own attorney
After overspending its budget, Dumfries hires its own attorney

After more than two decades of using attorneys from the law firm of Smith and Davenport, the town of Dumfries has hired its own.


November 18, 2009

Neighborhood news: Monthly ‘lunch bunch’ to meet Tuesday
Neighborhood news: Monthly ‘lunch bunch’ to meet Tuesday

The Montclair Seniors invite you to join them for their monthly meeting of the "lunch bunch.".


November 16, 2009

Prince William Co. to host new Marine Corps Marathon event

Prince William County will be home to the Marine Corps Marathon’s new Crossroads 17.75K Race.


November 11, 2009

Racing on the river
Racing on the river

The Quantico Yacht Club recently ended its 2009 sailing season by hosting the 55th Annual Quantico Frostbite Regatta.

Neighborhood News: Play Texas Hold ’em for charity

The Montclair Lions' "Winter Classic 2010" charity Texas Hold 'em tournament will be held Feb. 20.

Sacrifices lauded at Quantico’s Veterans Day ceremony
Sacrifices lauded at Quantico’s Veterans Day ceremony

It was a day of solemn remembrance Wednesday as dozens gathered to pay tribute to those who have served and are serving in the armed forces during the annual Veterans Day observance at Quantico National Cemetery.


November 04, 2009

Neighborhood News: Enjoy eats, gifts at craft show
Neighborhood News: Enjoy eats, gifts at craft show

The women of Dumfries United Methodist Church will host their annual holiday craft show Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Neighborhood News: Get some laughs at hypnotist show
Neighborhood News: Get some laughs at hypnotist show

The Jason Linett Comedy Hypnotist Show will be at Forest Park High School on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.

Neighborhood News: The heart of giving
Neighborhood News: The heart of giving

Action in Community Through Service needs donations of food in time for its Operation Turkey Thanksgiving Food Baskets.

School sends home letter following suicide pact

School officials tell parents to watch for signs of sadness, behavior changes in wake of Forest Park suicides


November 03, 2009

Police: Teens’ deaths a suicide pact
Police: Teens’ deaths a suicide pact

UPDATE: Prince William police say two Forest Park High School students who died in Triangle on Monday night agreed to commit suicide.


November 02, 2009

Teen shooting victims identified
Teen shooting victims identified

UPDATE: Police release names of teens found dead Monday evening in Triangle home. Stepfather says he last saw son Sunday night for dinner.


October 28, 2009

Look into my eyes
Look into my eyes

Nationally renowned hypnotist Jason Linett will perform at Forest Park High School Class of 2010 fundraiser.

Neighborhood News: Exploring the outdoors at Forest Park

On Saturday join Ranger Mary for a 1.5 mile, moderate to difficult hike to the site of the Taylor farm.


October 26, 2009

Welcome home Marines
Welcome home Marines

It was 2:40 a.m. as the Quantico Marine Band struck up “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and the 157 Marines of Task Force East marched smartly into Barber Gymnasium, returning from a four-and-a-half month deployment to Iraq.


October 22, 2009

Marines dedicate Semper Fidelis Chapel

Semper Fidelis—always faithful. Words that Marines live by.

Neighborhood news:Congrats to Bull Run teacher
Neighborhood news:Congrats to Bull Run teacher

Congratulations to Netia Elam, a teacher at Bull Run Middle School who was recently awarded a $2,000 ING Unsung Heroes grant.


October 21, 2009

A happening Halloween in Montclair

Join your neighbors and friends at Dolphin Beach for the Friday Fright Night movie, “Ghostbusters” (PG) at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate fall at festival

The eighth Annual Fall Festival, sponsored by the Town of Dumfries and the Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.


October 18, 2009

Council faces pay cuts

The Dumfries Town Council has decided on its new tax rate and how much it will borrow through a short-term loan — both of which are lower than previously thought necessary.


October 17, 2009

Sowing the seed of a family dream
Sowing the seed of a family dream

A business family in Dumfries plans to make banquet hall a reality by 2015.


October 14, 2009

Community events for Oct. 15

Community events in Dumfries/Montclair/Triangle

Frostbite Regatta coming Saturday
Frostbite Regatta coming Saturday

The Quantico Yacht Club will end the 2009 sailing season with a Potomac River race from Quantico on Saturday.

Neighborhood news: MPOA Halloween doings
Neighborhood news: MPOA Halloween doings

Join your neighbors and friends at Dolphin Beach for the Friday Fright Night movie "Ghostbusters" (PG).

Neighborhood news: Fall yard sale
Neighborhood news: Fall yard sale

Project Mend-A-House is holding a fall yard sale, rain or shine, on Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon

Stranger asks girls to take ride

Police are looking for a suspicious man who reportedly asked two girls to get inside of his SUV in the Ashland community near Montclair.


October 07, 2009

Community events

Friday and Saturday: Haunted Museum Lock-Ins and its Haunted Heights Ghost Walks are held Friday and Saturday nights.

Neighborhood news: Don’t miss last farmers market
Neighborhood news: Don’t miss last farmers market

This Saturday is the last time this year that the Farmers Market will return to Dumfries from 8 a.m. to1 p.m.

Crews from nine Quantico yachts race in annual Leukemia Cup Charity regatta
Crews from nine Quantico yachts race in annual Leukemia Cup Charity regatta

Crews representing nine Quantico Yacht Club boats competed in the 16th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, a race that benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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