The unexpected 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Mineral, Va., on Aug. 23 led to numerous evacuations across Northern Virginia and beyond.

The historic Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries has volunteer opportunities for anyone who wants to help at the museum or with events.

Northern Virginia Community College will be closed for the weekend (Aug. 27 & 28) because of Hurricane Irene.

NOVA has re-opened after closing for the day on Aug. 23 from the earthquake.

Due to the 5.8 magnitude earthquake, Northern Virginia Community College is closed for the rest of the day, Aug. 23.

The town of Dumfries is going to have a new website. MDA Technologies Group has created the new site, which is in the process of being beta-tested by a representative cross section of the community.

The latest changes to Dumfries’ historic boundaries were made by the town council in 2005. The problem is they were never amended in the town code, so now Virginia’s oldest-chartered town must revert to boundaries drawn in 1790.

These youth fishing tournaments are free, though parking will cost a few dollars. Because it’s for children up to age 15, a fishing license is not required as it would be for adults.

Historic Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries has joined the league of Blue Star Museums, which allow free admission to active duty personnel and up to five immediate family members from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The service member must be present and have proper identification.
The museum also altered its hours for the summer. It’s now open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Before the change, it was closed on Sundays and open on Tuesdays.
On July 9 at Merchant Park, …