Varsity Sports Report 11/4 Nov 5, 2008
The Mountaineers completed their fall season with a trip to the Head of the Occoquan in Fairfax Station, Va. on Saturday, Nov. 1. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Women's Rowing Closes Fall Season With Strong Showing on the Occoquan Nov 5, 2008
The GW Women's Rowing squad concluded the fall season Sunday with a strong showing on the Occoquan Reservoir ... Colonials' Varsity Four Wins at Head of the Occoquan ... WOODBRIDGE, VA - The George Washington Women's Rowing varsity squad ended the fall portion of its season Sunday with a strong performance at the Head of the Occoquan in nearby Woodbridge, VA, where the Colonials won the collegiate women's four event. (Gwsports.com)
Women's Rowing Performs Strong at Princeton Chase Oct 29, 2008
The Colonials return to action on Saturday, November 1 at the Head of the Occoquan in Woodbridge, VA. The race will be the first competition for the team's novice squad. . (Gwsports.com)
Why the New Virginia Is Leaning Toward Obama Oct 28, 2008
Along the Occoquan and Potomac rivers, the state's northern and eastern borders, historic black neighborhoods argue for space with new developments: golf courses, strip malls, gated communities, retirement villages many that stand half finished, caught off guard by the subprime crisis ... "Until this past week, I'd always discounted all those talking heads saying Obama will win Virginia," says Earnie Porta, the Democratic mayor of Occoquan, a small town on the northeastern end of the county. (Time.com)
The BROAD View Oct 27, 2008
" Viewers report that it is jarring to watch Woodrow Wilson and his advisors try to persuade a psychiatrist to declare Alice Paul insane so that she could be institutionalized, yet inspiring to hear the doctor refuse by admonishing the men: "Courage in women is often mistaken for insanity. Alice Paul is strong and brave, which doesn't make her crazy. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
LoMonaco to Retire from County Police Oct 18, 2008
The Marine Patrol covers the Occoquan and Potomac rivers, insuring that boat laws are enforced and safety measures are followed ... The Search and Rescue Team looks for lost people along the Occoquan. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Nicks, Shriver Named Progress Energy Performers Of The Week Oct 17, 2008
Kelsey Grich, Whitney Hileman, Megan McMullin and Katie Wood rowed in the Tar Heels' top eight and and in the team's top four, both of which took firsts in their respective races at the Occoquan Chase regatta on Sunday as UNC opened the fall rowing season. Grich is a sophomore from Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Hileman is a senior from Winston-Salem, McMullin is a junior from Burke, Va. (Tarheelblue.com)
Varsity Sports Report: 10/14 Oct 16, 2008
they will continue action on Saturday, Nov. 1 with a trip to the Head of the Occoquan, in Fairfax Station, Va. Last Week in Rowing. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Men's Rowing Opens Season at Occoquan Oct 14, 2008
WOODBRIDGE, VA - The George Washington Men's Rowing opened its fall season yesterday at the Occoquan Chase Regatta on the Occoquan Reservoir in Woodbridge, VA. The day was highlighted by a 1st and 3rd place finish by the Colonials oarsmen in the Open Men's Eight division, making this the first time in four years that GW has won this event. "We've finished second to Virginia for the past three years, but came out on top today," said GW head coach. (Gwsports.com)
Tar Heels To Open Fall Racing Oct 11, 2008
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The North Carolina rowing team will open its 2008-09 season Sunday, racing at the Occoquan Chase in Occoquan, Va ... "Carolina Rowing is excited about competing in its first race of the season this weekend at the Occoquan Chase," UNC coach said. (Tarheelblue.com)
New Plaza to Help All “Remember the Ladies” Aug 28, 2008
Yet, more than 100 people gathered under a tent in the Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton to participate in the dedication of Turning Point Plaza, a memorial to the suffragists whose imprisonment at the Occoquan Workhouse in 1917 turned the tide in the effort to give women the vote ... As picketing continued through the summer into fall, many more women were incarcerated at the Occoquan Workhouse, where their treatment became even harsher ... The second plaque refers to the turning point that the... (South County Chronicle, VA)
ODU Rowing Adds 10 To Class of 2012 Aug 20, 2008
registered third place finishes in the women's varsity double at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships and the Head of the Occoquan. turned in three first place finishes as a junior winning women's doubles events at the Head of the James Regatta, the Head of the Gardens Regatta and at the Head of the Lafayette. (Odusports.com)
Fairfax County’s Booming Horse Business Aug 5, 2008
The club also hosts monthly rides throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding areas, arranges seminars and clinics and helps maintain the trails along the Occoquan Watershed. CHS volunteers work tirelessly on the trails at Hemlock Overlook, Fountainhead Regional Park, Bull Run Regional Park and Bull Run Marina. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Gas Stations Rebel Against Credit Card Fees Jun 20, 2008
The Shell on Occoquan Rd. in Woodbridge, Va. has posted signs promising customers a discount if they pay with cash. (W-USA News, DC)
Exit 148 project funded Defense budget will pay only a fraction of the costs of needed road improvements as thousands of jobs are shifted to Virginia military bases by 2011 May 15, 2008
I-95 will be widened to four lanes between the Occoquan River and the Fairfax County Parkway, allowing an additional 1,200 vehicles an hour to use the interstate. Also, improvements are planned for the Fairfax County Parkway. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Click HERE For 9NEWS NOW's Virginia Town Voter Guide May 6, 2008
" Joan LehrCurrent Occupation: Owner of 2 shops: McLean Copy, Purceville Copy, and JL Equipment Solutions Age: 54Why vote for her: Because I?m committed to communication, conservative spending and the community as a whole. My campaign motto: Issues change, values don?t. What we?re dealing with today will be different [from] five years, but the people you put in office need to have the values and the business acumen ?to know what?s going on in the town to make the best decisions for the future.... (W-USA News, DC)
Nicole LaBier is the co-owner of Cheer Dynasty Apr 9, 2008
My parents live in Occoquan. Three brothers and three sisters live in Virginia and Colorado with their families. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Early state ticket could help GOP Virginia Republicans already have their slate of statewide candidates for 2009 Apr 7, 2008
"To win statewide campaigns in 2008 and beyond, we've got to do a better job than we have in the past, particularly reaching out to the changing face of Virginia north of the Occoquan," he said. Holsworth agreed, saying Republicans have had a "tremendous regional erosion in Northern Virginia" and that they'll have to find a way to stop it to win. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Fourth lane to ease I-95 traffic A fourth lane on Interstate 95 will move traffic between Springfield and Woodbridge faster Apr 4, 2008
VDOT is adding a fourth lane on I-95 north and south between the Fairfax County Parkway and State Route 123 south of the Occoquan River ... The largest is the bridge over the Occoquan River. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Bucknell Women's Rowing Opens Busy Weekend at Virginia Mar 22, 2008
and race against Delaware and George Mason on the Occoquan Reservoir. Varsity Four 1. (Bucknellbison.com)
Hillary Rodham Custer? Feb 13, 2008
One of HUMAN EVENTS' editors voted in the city of Occoquan in the early morning hours. He reported that the line was long, and many black voters were present. (Human Events Online)
National Wildlife Refuges: Places of Peace and Health for Wildlife and People Nov 30, 2007
Near Washington, DC, is the Potomac River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which has three units: Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck in Lorton (2,277 acres), Occoquan Bay in Woodbridge (644 acres) and Featherstone in Woodbridge (325 acres, closed to the public). Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck is one of the refuges that was established to protect an endangered species-the bald eagle. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Women's Rowing Journal - Caitlin Oster Nov 15, 2007
Racing at the Head of the Occoquan ... It was the perfect start to a great day on the Occoquan ... As we climbed the hill back up to the trailer, we were informed of our place in the race, and when we reached the top, we heard that the Bucknell novices had placed third, sixth and eighth at the Head of the Occoquan. (Bucknellbison.com)
Ryan Adeleye Named Progress Energy Tar Heel Of The Week Oct 17, 2007
The UNC varsity eight took first place in its race on Sunday at the Occoquan Chase, besting a 20-boat field with a time of 16:15. 6. (Tarheelblue.com)
Men's Rowing Fours Victorious at Occoquan Chase Oct 17, 2007
The Men's Four were victorious at the Occoquan Chase ... WOODBRIDGE, VA - The George Washington Men's Rowing team opened their 2007-08 season this past weekend at the Occoquan Chase and were highlighted by a victory in the Open Four event ... Full Results for the Occoquan Chase can be viewed online at: http://www. (Gwsports.com)
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Licklider said the Virginia Department of Transportation examined the Occoquan Bridge, on which State Route 123 runs, but no damage was found. "They just came to double check," Licklider said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
It's Hyland vs. Ryan for Mount Vernon Supervisor Sep 26, 2007
Running along US Route 1 from the Occoquan River in the south to Hunting Creek in the north, its citizens range from the richest in the county to some of the poorest, and includes a number of homeless. Within the boundaries of the district live residents whose roots go back for generations in the area as well as immigrants from many nations. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Possible Serial Burglar On The Loose In Poquoson Sep 14, 2007
The latest incident happened Wednesday around 2:00 in the morning on Occoquan Turn. That's in the Running Man section of the county. (WTKR.com, VA)
Water low, but in good supply Aug 15, 2007
Spokeswoman Jeanne Bailey said the utility gets 55 percent of its water from the Potomac, and the remainder from the Occoquan Reservoir, which it owns. Hagen said peak demand for the region occurred in 1999, when 750 million gallons per day was being taken from the river. (Loudoun Times Mirror, VA)
Commentary-Some Good News: Board's Four-Year Transportation Plan Nears Completion Aug 9, 2007
123 over the Occoquan River will be completed this summer. The project to add an additional left turn lane from Poplar Tree Road onto Stringfellow Road will be completed this summer, as will the construction of the protective pedestrian barrier at the intersection of Old Keene Mill and Spring Street to facilitate safer pedestrian crossings. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
State board gets a lesson in gridlock Springfield Interchange party sours when hazardous materials leak closes Interstate 95 in Stafford County. Jul 19, 2007
Work will begin soon to expand I-95 to four lanes, in each direction, from Newington to the Occoquan River. Traffic was flowing smoothly yesterday at the Springfield Interchange, which was finished on schedule and slightly under budget. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Fishing Report (Gene Mueller) Jun 7, 2007
Wacky-rigged scented worms, "creature" baits like Berkley's Beast or standard Texas-rigged plastics will produce in Aquia, Potomac, Quantico, Powell and Occoquan feeders on the Virginia side and every feeder creek from Broad Creek near Wilson Bridge down to the Chicamuxen Creek in Charles County ... OCCOQUAN RESERVOIR: 25-30 miles ... -- (Ox Road, Route 123, Fairfax County) After the Occoquan Reservoir, this lake is rated second best for bass in Northern Virginia. (Washington Times, DC)
Occoquan is best N.Va. reservoir (Gene Mueller) Jun 6, 2007
Occoquan is best N.Va ... Occoquan is best N.Va ... It's Occoquan Reservoir in Fairfax County; followed by Burke Lake, also in Fairfax; and Hunting Run in Spotsylvania. (Washington Times, DC)
A Primary Choice in Springfield District Jun 5, 2007
Springfield District contains thousands of acres that make up part of the Occoquan Watershed and Herrity said he will continue to work with community leaders to protect this unique and environmentally sensitive area. Herrity resides in the Little Rocky Run area of Springfield with his wife Nancy and their son Sean and daughter Valeria. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Gaslight Landing Model Home Under Construction in Historic Occoquan, Virginia Jun 4, 2007
Historic downtown Occoquan is the location for 20 luxury waterfront townhomes; unique features include deeded boat slips, individual elevators and proximity to Washington DC. Only two of the 10 Phase I homes remain to be sold ... Occoquan, VA (PRWEB) June 4, 2007 -- Mark Granville-Smith and Bob Hagel, developers of Gaslight Landing in historic Occoquan, Virginia, have announced they have only two homes remaining to sell in Phase One of the Gaslight Landing development ... The homes are being... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chesapeake Bay is surest bet to catch black ... (Gene Mueller) May 31, 2007
Typical hotbeds are the broad water-logged milfoil beds from the Chicamuxen to the Mattawoman and on toward the Piscataway creeks but also from Virginia's Potomac and Aquia creeks up to the Occoquan Bay and Occoquan River. Page 1 of 2. (Washington Times, DC)
Saving the countryside May 17, 2007
Besides the Watery Mountains Forest block, key conservancy projects in the region include the Fraser Preserve, Great Falls National Park and Occoquan Regional Park, all in Fairfax County. The conservancy believes the solution to protecting priority land and natural resources requires a significant increase in state government spending. (The Burke Times, VA)
Candidates Vie for Chance to Face O'Brien in the 39th District-Primary June 12th May 3, 2007
The 39th District comprises parts of Fairfax and Prince William counties, including the Braddock, Lee, Mount Vernon and Springfield districts in Fairfax County, and the Brentsville, Coles and Occoquan districts in Prince William County. Voters can find out if they reside in the 39th Senate District by going to the Virginia State Board of Elections web site-www. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Historical Fact and Fiction: All Gone to Look for America May 3, 2007
Today for most Virginians, this lost civilisation exists only in the strange names of rivers flowing into Chesapeake Bay: the Potomac, the Rappahannock, the Mattaponi, the Occoquan. But there may be yet another, even deeper reason. (Ocnus.net)
Those who work in Northern Va. and D.C. should brace themselves for six major road projects. Apr 19, 2007
Starting with 2008 construction of the Dulles Metrorail extension in the Tysons Corner area, the work could include construction of toll lanes on interstates 95, 395 and 495, and the widening of I-95 to four lanes between Newington and Occoquan. On top of this, road improvements will be needed to handle job shifts to Fort Belvoir and Quantico Marine Corps Base under the Base Realignment and Closure Commission. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Fishing Report Apr 12, 2007
OCCOQUAN RESERVOIR: 25-30 miles. -- At Fountainhead Park (Route 123, Fairfax County) ranger Smokey Davis said, "Few fishermen were out this past week due to the weather, but those who braved the elements did very well on bass. Rock walls and deep blowdowns produced some nice fish for bass hounds who pitched soft plastics. Deep-running crankbaits in the mouths of coves and inside points also scored well. The bass were in the same general areas they were in last week. They simply moved to the... (Washington Times, DC)
13 New Arrests in ATF Led 'Operation Highway Men' Investigation: Mar 11, 2007
These recent arrests are part of "Operation Highway Men," an ATF-led Task Force investigation targeting gun and drug traffickers in the eastern area of Prince William County, including the towns of Woodbridge, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Dumfries, and Occoquan. Chuck Rosenberg, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Edgar A. Domenech, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Washington Field Office; and Charlie T. Deane, Chief, Prince William County Police Department made the announcement. (PR Newswire)
Arrival of yellow perch signals spring (Gene Mueller) Mar 1, 2007
Some of the gold-hued perch, including roe fish, have been hooked inside the Occoquan River, as well as in Aquia Creek, with small numbers also noted in the Mattawoman and Nanjemoy creeks. However, the spawning run has not yet begun. (Washington Times, DC)
Community Appearance Alliance Winners Announced-Lorton's Fairfax Water Plant and Clifton's Frog Hill Development Among Honorees Feb 28, 2007
Fairfax Water officials worked with community members of the Lorton Heritage Society and residents of Occoquan to design a project that fits into the neighborhood. The brick faade reflects the early 20th-century architecture of the Occoquan Workhouse and mirrors that of the 90-year-old prison buildings at Lorton. (South County Chronicle, VA)
A grim future Feb 22, 2007
Stewart, who was then Occoquan District supervisor, had the advantage of name recognition, incumbency and the backing of the Republicans' financial operations ... Several issues factored in Democrat Jeff Dion's 14-point loss to Republican Mike May during January's special election for Occoquan District supervisor. (The Burke Times, VA)
Democrats try to regroup after November elections Feb 15, 2007
So when Jeff Dion (D) lost to Mike May (R) in a special election Jan. 30 for Occoquan district supervisor, it appeared to be business as usual. For the county's Democratic Committee however, that's when all hell broke loose, though not for reasons casual politicos would expect. (The Burke Times, VA)
May Elected To Fill Open Seat Jan 31, 2007
He easily defeated Democratic challenger Jeff Dion in a special election held to fill the vacancy created when Occoquan Supervisor Corey Stewart was elected chairman. More than 1,700 of the just over 3,000 people who cast ballots from the Occoquan District voted for May. (ABC 7 News, DC)
'Operation Highway Men' Update: 46th Defendant Convicted on Federal Charges; Life Sentence Given Today to Drug Distributor Jan 27, 2007
Both defendants were arrested as part of "Operation Highway Men," an ATF- led Task Force investigation targeting gun and drug traffickers in the eastern area of Prince William County, including the towns of Woodbridge, Dale City, Lake Ridge, Dumfries, and Occoquan. This nearly two year community impact investigation resulted in the July 2006 arrests of more than 60 individuals on federal and state charges involving firearms-related violence, armed narcotics trafficking, and the straw-purchase of... (PR Newswire)
Despite the rain, fish can be found (Gene Mueller) Jan 11, 2007
Some bass also have been hooked in Mattawoman Creek, as well as in the Occoquan River, where a mixed bag of juvenile stripers, perch and largemouths is possible before you reach the I-95 highway bridge. Shenandoah River catches -- Dick Fox of Front Royal, Va. (Washington Times, DC)
