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September 02, 2009
Cop, K-9 make bust in attack on pizza deliveryman
Maybe the smell of fresh pizza and chicken wings helped a police dog find his suspects.
September 01, 2009
Man, 27, arrested in Dumfries area fire
Police have charged a man in connection with an early morning apartment fire near Dumfries on Tuesday.
August 26, 2009
Community events
» Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon: Forest Park High School will hold its freshman and new student orientation.<
Neighborhood news: Azalea Charities holds wine tasting, dinner
The wine tasting will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 6 p.m.
Neighborhood news: Remember Prince William Forest Park’s history
Musicians, artists, cultural demonstrators, antique car owners, exhibitors and park staff will gather in historic Cabin Camp 3 for a day of inexpensive family fun.
Teen ‘safe and sound’ after daylong search
A six-hour search for a Montclair teen with Down syndrome has a happy ending.
August 19, 2009
Community events
Thursday, 6:30 to 9 p.m., a martial arts class will be at the Dumfries Community Center.
Olympic Tigers take home trophies
The Olympic team from Tiger Martial Arts Academy of Montclair attended the 2nd Annual Virginia State Governor’s Cup Tae Kwon Do Championship.
Construction continues at new Triangle school
With construction on the new replacement building for Triangle Elementary School continuing on schedule, the Prince William County Public Schools Office of Facilities Services is projecting the move-in date for students and staff to be during the 2009 winter break.
Neighborhood news: Montclair teens invited to beach party
Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., Montclair teens 14 to 18 years old are invited to Dolphin Beach for a summer bash with their friends.
Neighborhood news: Fresh produce, kids’ activities, more at the market
Don’t forget to go by the Dumfries Farmers Market on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
August 12, 2009
Neighborhood News: Lions selling White House ornaments
The Montclair Lions are already taking orders for the 2009 White House Christmas Ornaments.
Weems-Botts gets help
The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries has been chosen as one of 10 small museums in the state for a pilot program through the Virginia Association of Museums to help it take care of its collections.
Community events
» Saturday and Sunday, The National Park Service will waive its entrance fees at Prince William Forest Park.
Neighborhood news: Fall festival around corner
Mark your calendars now for the Town of Dumfries 8th Annual Fall Festival.
August 05, 2009
Neighborhood news: Dig into Master Gardener program
If you are interested in learning more about this volunteer program, plan to attend one of the two information sessions.
Dumfries/Montclair community events
- Friday, 7 to 9 p.m., Four Seasons at Historic Virginia hosts a free social mixer for its residents at the clubhouse.
Neighborhood news: It’s “Race to Witch Mountain”
Join your neighbors and friends at Dolphin Beach on Friday for the fifth movie night of the summer.
August 04, 2009
Dumfries man jailed in $5M ID theft scheme
A Dumfries man who used false identities to apply for credit cards and bank accounts was recently sentenced to serve two years in federal prison.
Ex-teacher sentenced in child sex sting
A Canadian ex-teacher who traveled to Fredericksburg to meet up with a teen boy has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. He faces trial in Prince William County next month.
August 02, 2009
Dumfries interns learn how government works
The Potomac High School students are spending their summer finding out not only what a town clerk does but what everyone else who works for the town of Dumfries does.
July 29, 2009
Quantico handles suspicious Capitol Hill package
Quantico specialists figure out a suspicious package that caused hubbub on Capitol Hill Wednesday is just a personal memento.
Prince William Forest Park seeks public input
Park officials want public input on road, parking lot work
Neighborhood news: Get ready for the adult beach party
Grab your neighbors and your beverage of choice, and head down to Dolphin Beach on Saturday for the MPOA’s “Barbeque at the Beach” Adult Beach Party.
Dumfries/Montclair community events
Saturday, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Summer Sizzle at the Four Seasons of Historic Virginia clubhouse.
Neighborhood news: ‘Happy Feet’ on the screen
Friday night at the Prince William Forest park they will have their weekly Forest Film Festival featur-ing “Happy Feet” (PG). Please note there is a new location!—Oak Ridge Campground Am-phitheater at 8 p.m.
July 22, 2009
Community events for July 23
• Thursday, 8 a.m., Prince William County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Before Hours at the Burke and Herbert Bank.
Neighborhood news: Don’t forget Farmers Market
The Dumfries Farmers Market is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3890 Cameron St. in Dumfries (off U.S. 1 at the corner of Washington and Cameron streets).
Neighborhood news: Forest Park sophomore has choice of dance schools
Olivia chose to participate in the Kirov School of Ballet summer session.
Eastern Prince William park offers plenty of activities
Locust Shade, run by the Prince William County Park Authority and located off U.S. 1 in Triangle, offers fishing, boating, picnicking and more.
