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PW Board cuts roads budget
5/14/2008
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to cut the county’s transportation budget in order to avoid increasing automobile decal fees. Two weeks ago, supervisors rejected a plan to increase decal fees by $14 for cars. That fee hike would have raised $4 million for the transportation budget, which has been hurting because of a slowdown in home sales. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Kaine tries to sell tax hike
5/14/2008
It seemed like a long shot, but Gov. Tim Kaine (D) was in Woodbridge on Tuesday night, trying to sell voters on his plan to improve transportation with a series of tax increases.The governor hosted a town hall meeting at the Ferlazzo Building, the first stop on a statewide tour aimed at drumming up support for his transportation plan before a June 23 special session of the General Assembly. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Battlefield out slugs Stonewall 13-3
5/14/2008
While the Battle of Bull Run was, in fact, a closely-contested battle on the softball diamond, Battlefield used the slaughter rule to top Stonewall on the baseball field last Friday. The home-team Bobcats won 13-3 on senior night. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bobcat softball team clinches first place in district
5/14/2008
Playing the odds is the same in softball as it is in gambling: it does not always work. Battlefield first-baseman Shannon Cleary presented that fact to Stonewall Jackson coach Jason Koch Friday night in Haymarket as part of the Bobcats’ 4-3 senior-night victory. Cleary delivered the game-winning run with a fly-out to left field that gave senior pitcher Megan Sutphin time to tag up from third base and score. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
School Board adopts budget; western PW high school still on track
5/14/2008
The Prince William County School Board unanimously adopted an $859 million budget for the upcoming year on May 7, bringing mixed results for the western half of the county. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Democratic candidates debate illegal immigration
5/14/2008
The four candidates vying to become the Democratic nominee in the 11th congressional district stopped at the Ferlazzo building in Woodbridge on Tuesday for a debate. The two men and two women took time to discuss Prince William County's crackdown on illegal immigration. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Battlefield pounds Culpeper 19-5 in girls lax quarter finals
5/14/2008
Battlefield drubbed Culpeper in the first round of the Cedar Run District playoffs last Friday in Haymarket by a 19-5 margin, ending the Blue Devilette's season. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Flood damage widespread but county ‘dodged the bullet’
5/13/2008
A middle-of-the-night storm caused widespread flooding and damage in Prince William County earlier this week but there were no injuries or deaths, according to Patrick Collins, the county’s emergency services coordinator. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Child dies in Gainesville crash
5/12/2008
Police have charged a Manassas man with involuntary manslaughter in the alleged drunken driving death of an 8-year-old boy in Gainesville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Man shot in Manassas
5/13/2008
On May 12 at approximately 11:56 a.m., Prince William police responded to a shooting in progress at 10320 Festival Lane in Manassas. An adult hispanic male was approached by another hispanic adult male, words were exchanged, and the suspect shot the victim. The victim was flown to an area hospital. The suspect was observed leaving the scene in a dark colored SUV. The shooting occurred just outside the store on the sidewalk. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'3" tall, has chipped front teeth, short cropped hair, and was wearing blue jeans, white sneakers, and an orange baseball hat. The suspect left the scene in a dark colored SUV. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bush signs Journey Through Hallowed Ground bill
5/13/2008
President Bush signed into law May 8 legislation designating a portion of U.S. 15 – dubbed the Journey Through Hallowed Ground -- a national heritage area. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Road closures updated on Tuesday
5/13/2008
Location and status as of 07:43 a.m. Tuesday | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Prince William Health System to go tobacco free on May 31
5/12/2008
Effective May 31, Prince William Health System will go tobacco free. The policy is being adopted to ensure a healthy healing environment for patients as well as a healthy work environment for employees. The new policy means that tobacco use will not be allowed inside the hospital or outside on the hospital grounds, including vehicles in the parking lots. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Art Enrichment Summer School Program announced
5/12/2008
The Prince William County Public Schools Summer Art Enrichment Program begins on Monday, July 7, and continues through Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. until noon, at two locations: Benton Middle School and Marsteller Middle School. Benton is located at 7411 Hoadly Road in Manassas and Marsteller is located at 14000 Sudley Manor Drive in Bristow. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Middle and high school science fair winners announced
5/12/2008
Christopher Weyer from Lake Ridge Middle School recently received top honors for his science fair project, “Produce-ing Power,” as did Sarah Bui from Battlefield High School for her project, “The Effect of Nasal Breathing and Forehead Cooling on the Incidence of Contagious Yawning,” at the Middle/Senior Division of the Prince William County-Manassas Regional Science Fair. Weyer’s project won first place in the chemistry category before going on to be selected as a Grand Prize winner. Likewise, Bui’s project took first in the behavioral science competition before earning a Grand Prize award. The western Prince William winners are as follows: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Road closures updated
5/12/2008
Here is the update in reference to road closures in Prince William County. Location: Status as of 3:45 p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Flooding closes roads
5/12/2008
Yesterday evening and early this morning 7 inches of rain fell in parts or Prince William County. This made it necessary to take the following safety actions; Prince William Fire & Rescue Services had to rescue 18 persons from swift water situations and evacuate 31 homes. Heavy rains has also caused power outage to 5,300 persons and the closure of 28 roads in the County | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Prince William County to spray for gypsy moths
5/12/2008
The county’s Department of Public Works is conducting an aerial suppression program for gypsy moth populations. The treatment areas, or spray blocks, are roughly 3,000 acres, throughout the county. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Teachers receive more than $30,000 in salon services
5/11/2008
Tranquility Day Spa and Salon of Manassas and Haymarket recently celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at 11 schools in Prince William County. Owners Gloria and Wayne Harding personally distributed $30, 330 worth of salon and spa gift certificates (each valued at $30) to 1,011 teachers at schools surrounding their two salon locations, including | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Students meet the Mathematics 24 challenge
5/11/2008
"Raise your hands if you love math," said Carol Knight, Supervisor of Mathematics for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), and the crowd of students and parents raised their hands as they began the eighth annual. The event was held at Godwin Middle School on Saturday, May 3. Approximately 100 students from grades three through eight participated in the PWCS Mathematics Challenge 24 Tournament on May 3. The winners from western Prince William schools are as follows: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Elementary Science Fair awards student innovation
5/11/2008
Katherine Collins from Westridge Elementary School was named Grand Prize winner of the 2008 Elementary Division of the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science Fair on April 19. Eight other Prince William County Public School students, in addition to Collins, received first-place ribbons and 17 more won second or third place for their projects at the fair. The elementary division, which was held this year at Marsteller Middle School, is for students in grades five through six.The following western Prince William students won awards: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Board of County Supervisors list agenda for May 13
5/11/2008
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, May 13 at 2 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the James J. McCoart Administration Building. During the meeting, the board will hear multiple presentations, including: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Battlefield Girls Lax Advances in District Tournament
5/8/2008
The Battlefield girls lacrosse team defeated Culpeper 19-5 Thursday in the first round of the district playoffs. They now advance to play Osbourn Park in the semi-finals Monday at 7:00PM at Liberty High School in Bealeton. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Prince William County honors two fallen soldiers
5/9/2008
Prince William County is holding an Armed Forces Day Ceremony at the War Memorial in Freedom Park on Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m. Freedom Park is located on the grounds of the McCoart Government Complex in between the complex and the Prince William Parkway. The ceremony is in honor of two soldiers who died in service to their country, Pfc. Steven A. Davis and 1st Lt. Benjamin J. Hall. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 5-9
5/9/2008
Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 9. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 5-8
5/8/2008
Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 8 | 0 comments - ›› more ...
This Week
PW Board cuts roads budget
5/14/2008
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to cut the county’s transportation budget in order to avoid increasing automobile decal fees. Two weeks ago, supervisors rejected a plan to increase decal fees by $14 for cars. That fee hike would have raised $4 million for the transportation budget, which has been hurting because of a slowdown in home sales. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
School Board adopts budget; western PW high school still on track
5/14/2008
The Prince William County School Board unanimously adopted an $859 million budget for the upcoming year on May 7, bringing mixed results for the western half of the county. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Democratic candidates debate illegal immigration
5/14/2008
The four candidates vying to become the Democratic nominee in the 11th congressional district stopped at the Ferlazzo building in Woodbridge on Tuesday for a debate. The two men and two women took time to discuss Prince William County's crackdown on illegal immigration. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Prince William County to spray for gypsy moths
5/12/2008
The county’s Department of Public Works is conducting an aerial suppression program for gypsy moth populations. The treatment areas, or spray blocks, are roughly 3,000 acres, throughout the county. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Board of County Supervisors list agenda for May 13
5/11/2008
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, May 13 at 2 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the James J. McCoart Administration Building. During the meeting, the board will hear multiple presentations, including: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Prince William County honors two fallen soldiers
5/9/2008
Prince William County is holding an Armed Forces Day Ceremony at the War Memorial in Freedom Park on Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m. Freedom Park is located on the grounds of the McCoart Government Complex in between the complex and the Prince William Parkway. The ceremony is in honor of two soldiers who died in service to their country, Pfc. Steven A. Davis and 1st Lt. Benjamin J. Hall. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Child dies in Gainesville crash
5/12/2008
Police have charged a Manassas man with involuntary manslaughter in the alleged drunken driving death of an 8-year-old boy in Gainesville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Man shot in Manassas
5/13/2008
On May 12 at approximately 11:56 a.m., Prince William police responded to a shooting in progress at 10320 Festival Lane in Manassas. An adult hispanic male was approached by another hispanic adult male, words were exchanged, and the suspect shot the victim. The victim was flown to an area hospital. The suspect was observed leaving the scene in a dark colored SUV. The shooting occurred just outside the store on the sidewalk. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'3" tall, has chipped front teeth, short cropped hair, and was wearing blue jeans, white sneakers, and an orange baseball hat. The suspect left the scene in a dark colored SUV. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 5-9
5/9/2008
Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 9. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 5-8
5/8/2008
Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 8 | 0 comments - ›› more ...
PW Board cuts roads budget
5/14/2008
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to cut the county’s transportation budget in order to avoid increasing automobile decal fees. Two weeks ago, supervisors rejected a plan to increase decal fees by $14 for cars. That fee hike would have raised $4 million for the transportation budget, which has been hurting because of a slowdown in home sales. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Kaine tries to sell tax hike
5/14/2008
It seemed like a long shot, but Gov. Tim Kaine (D) was in Woodbridge on Tuesday night, trying to sell voters on his plan to improve transportation with a series of tax increases.The governor hosted a town hall meeting at the Ferlazzo Building, the first stop on a statewide tour aimed at drumming up support for his transportation plan before a June 23 special session of the General Assembly. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Flood damage widespread but county ‘dodged the bullet’
5/13/2008
A middle-of-the-night storm caused widespread flooding and damage in Prince William County earlier this week but there were no injuries or deaths, according to Patrick Collins, the county’s emergency services coordinator. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Child dies in Gainesville crash
5/12/2008
Police have charged a Manassas man with involuntary manslaughter in the alleged drunken driving death of an 8-year-old boy in Gainesville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Man shot in Manassas
5/13/2008
On May 12 at approximately 11:56 a.m., Prince William police responded to a shooting in progress at 10320 Festival Lane in Manassas. An adult hispanic male was approached by another hispanic adult male, words were exchanged, and the suspect shot the victim. The victim was flown to an area hospital. The suspect was observed leaving the scene in a dark colored SUV. The shooting occurred just outside the store on the sidewalk. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5'3" tall, has chipped front teeth, short cropped hair, and was wearing blue jeans, white sneakers, and an orange baseball hat. The suspect left the scene in a dark colored SUV. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Road closures updated on Tuesday
5/13/2008
Location and status as of 07:43 a.m. Tuesday | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Road closures updated
5/12/2008
Here is the update in reference to road closures in Prince William County. Location: Status as of 3:45 p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Flooding closes roads
5/12/2008
Yesterday evening and early this morning 7 inches of rain fell in parts or Prince William County. This made it necessary to take the following safety actions; Prince William Fire & Rescue Services had to rescue 18 persons from swift water situations and evacuate 31 homes. Heavy rains has also caused power outage to 5,300 persons and the closure of 28 roads in the County | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 5-9
5/9/2008
Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 9. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 5-8
5/8/2008
Arrests and incidents reported by police on May 8 | 0 comments - ›› more ...
School Board adopts budget; western PW high school still on track
5/14/2008
The Prince William County School Board unanimously adopted an $859 million budget for the upcoming year on May 7, bringing mixed results for the western half of the county. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Art Enrichment Summer School Program announced
5/12/2008
The Prince William County Public Schools Summer Art Enrichment Program begins on Monday, July 7, and continues through Friday, July 18, from 9 a.m. until noon, at two locations: Benton Middle School and Marsteller Middle School. Benton is located at 7411 Hoadly Road in Manassas and Marsteller is located at 14000 Sudley Manor Drive in Bristow. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Middle and high school science fair winners announced
5/12/2008
Christopher Weyer from Lake Ridge Middle School recently received top honors for his science fair project, “Produce-ing Power,” as did Sarah Bui from Battlefield High School for her project, “The Effect of Nasal Breathing and Forehead Cooling on the Incidence of Contagious Yawning,” at the Middle/Senior Division of the Prince William County-Manassas Regional Science Fair. Weyer’s project won first place in the chemistry category before going on to be selected as a Grand Prize winner. Likewise, Bui’s project took first in the behavioral science competition before earning a Grand Prize award. The western Prince William winners are as follows: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Students meet the Mathematics 24 challenge
5/11/2008
"Raise your hands if you love math," said Carol Knight, Supervisor of Mathematics for Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS), and the crowd of students and parents raised their hands as they began the eighth annual. The event was held at Godwin Middle School on Saturday, May 3. Approximately 100 students from grades three through eight participated in the PWCS Mathematics Challenge 24 Tournament on May 3. The winners from western Prince William schools are as follows: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Elementary Science Fair awards student innovation
5/11/2008
Katherine Collins from Westridge Elementary School was named Grand Prize winner of the 2008 Elementary Division of the Prince William-Manassas Regional Science Fair on April 19. Eight other Prince William County Public School students, in addition to Collins, received first-place ribbons and 17 more won second or third place for their projects at the fair. The elementary division, which was held this year at Marsteller Middle School, is for students in grades five through six.The following western Prince William students won awards: | 0 comments - ›› more ...