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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Finding Local History this Halloween (princewilliamliving.com) — Dumfries takes center stage this October with ghost tours through its historic district, cemetery, and the Weems-Botts Museum, blending real local history with spooky stories. Around Prince William County, you can also explore haunted walks in Occoquan, Rippon Lodge, Brentsville, Manassas, and more, offering plenty of Halloween-season outings within a short drive of Dumfries.
• News Links: Staff Flags Four Seasons Data Centers; Wolfe Released After 25 Years (potomaclocal.com) — Prince William planners say two Dumfries-area data center proposals next to the Four Seasons 55-plus community on Dumfries Road have "substantial issues," including their size and proximity to nearby homes, and cannot be supported as filed. The roundup also notes a high-profile prison release in a Bristow case, Amazon's data-center settlement in King George, Manassas' search for an interim mayor, new state testing rules, and ongoing regional road work.
• From the Publisher: October 2026 Issue (princewilliamliving.com) — Dumfries gets a seasonal spotlight this October, with local ghost stories, historic sites, and Halloween programs encouraging residents to rediscover their own community. The publisher also shares a personal reflection on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, urging women to prioritize screenings and self-advocacy, and introduces a feature on local advocates working to improve health and empowerment across Prince William County.
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