Occoquan News

The C.D. Hylton High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps wasted no time accepting the invitation to the "Missing Man" table ceremony.

Today, 7 p.m., Needles and Hooks crafts at the Chinn Park Regional Library. Adults are invited to come and have fun sharing the craft and meeting others who also enjoy needle work.

On my way down to the town of Occoquan to bone up on my otherwordly knowledge, I drove by a glum looking teenager who reminded me of Winona Ryder in the 1980s ghostly comedy Beetlejuice.

Tall Oaks Community Center in Lake Ridge will be a busy place this weekend, as the "Fall Festival" is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The BB&T bank is proud to partner with The Allstate Foundation and the "Tell a Gal P.A.L." program for victims of domestic abuse in need of professional clothing.

The money for a warning siren in Occoquan is tacked onto a Homeland Security appropriations bill, so the $25,000 project should come the town's way soon.

The Occuquan Reservoir Dam holds back eight billion gallons of drinking water and for years there's been no warning system for people if the dam breaks.

The Woodbridge Woman's Club will sponsor its 45th annual fashion show, "We've Come a Long Way," and luncheon at Westminster at Lake Ridge on Nov.

Del. Paul F. Nichols was in Occoquan on Monday to talk about small business issues, but he also addressed a controversial campaign mailer his opponent sent out Friday.

Volunteers can help with the Occoquan River clean-up project, scheduled for Saturday.

There is a Prince William County school bus that sits in the right turn lane on Ridgefield at Delaney roads in Dale City, waiting to continue their morning pickup around 6:25 a.m. I'm not sure if he just gets there too early or it's between routes.

The sixth annual Prince William Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign is in full swing and is well on its way to meeting its $60,000 goal.

Friday, 6 to 7 p.m.: Family Zumba for ages 3 at older will be at the Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center.

Dumfries Town Council's pay - how much should be cut, if any - is expected to be brought up Tuesday following a public hearing on a proposed tax hike.

Prince William County Board of Supervisors member, Mike May of the Occoquan district, appeared as a guest this morning on my radio show, Straight Talk with Melissa Hopkins on Blogtalkradio.com . You may listen to today's show by playing the link below.

Denise Bush recently closed down her Occoquan shop for a day to help make dreams come true for some World War II veterans.

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.

The Potomac News was young and so were we when my husband signed on as its publisher in 1967.

Rain or shine, it's time for the outdoor "Fall Arts and Crafts Show" in the town of Occoquan this weekend.

Wednesday, 1 to 3 p.m.: Spanish Charlas at the Chinn Park Regional Library. This is an opportunity for those with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice their conversation skills in a friendly, relaxed setting.