9500 Liberty screens first version of illegal immigration documentary
For those who thought the resolution passed last year by the Board of County Supervisors brought enough drama to make a movie, it turns out they’re right.Throughout 2007 and 2008, Annabel Park and Eric Byler have teamed up to capture footage for a documentary called 9500 Liberty. | 2 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-31
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Shoe store is boutique heaven
If there was an award for the most charming shoe shop in town, Town and Country Shoes would be a shoe-in.“We are all about offering boutique-style shopping for shoes that offer style and comfort,” said Debbie Cormier-Dunn, who recently celebrated her third year as the owner of Town and Country Shoes at Atlas Walk in Gainesville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Six from Buildings & Grounds selected for July employees of the month
Mark Higgs, Maintenance Mechanic II; David Nadwodny, Maintenance Mechanic II; Santos Sanchez, Brad Allen, Victor Harris, Grounds Maintenance Workers, and Jeff Young, full-time temporary employee, all with the Buildings & Grounds Division of the Department of Public Works, have been selected as Prince William County Government’s Employees of the Month for July 2008. Barbara Diehl, Senior Program Coordinator with the Area Agency on Aging’s Woodbridge Senior Center, nominated them. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Teens arrested for grand larceny of auto, robbery
**Christopher Warren Richards, 18, of Chesapeake Drive, Woodbridge **One 17-year-old male from Woodbridge. **One 15-year-old male from Woodbridge. **One 14-year-old male from Woodbridge. On July 28, 2008, at approximately 7:20 a.m., Officer M.M. Nemerow responded to 16000 block of Laconia Circle in Woodbridge to investigate the theft of a 2003 Ford Explorer. The SUV had been stolen overnight. A few hours later, Officer Nemerow observed the stolen Explorer being occupied by four males. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bull Run student competes in Junior Olympics
Bull Run Middle School student Joe Monfort, 11, placed 21st in the AAU Junior Olympics on Tuesday in Detroit, Mich. He ran the 1500-meter race and competed against 56 other children A rising sixth-grader, Joe finished fourth in the state and ran a 5:14 time to qualify for nationals. He ran against others from the Potomac Valley, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. districts. This was his second trip to the national level in three years. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bruised, broken and beaten, Senators clinch playoff spot
You know that saying about how if a bear is chasing your group, you don’t have to be the fastest, just faster than the slowest person? Well, take that theory and apply it to the Haymarket Senators and the wooden-bat Valley Baseball League playoff race.The Senators (18-26) did not have to be the best in the 11-team league or even finish with a .500 record in order to make the playoffs. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Child killed as car hits bike
On 07-29-08, at approximately 6:47 p.m., the police responded to Hoadly Road near Olivewood Drive in Manassas to investigate a fatal crash involving a bicyclist and a vehicle. A boy riding his bicycle was crossing Hoadly Road when he was struck by a 2003, BMW. In spite of all first aid efforts rendered by Fire and Rescue personnel, unfortunately the victim died at the scene. The boy has been identified as Prabhdeep Ranahawa, 13, residing at Thrift Lane in Dale City. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Brentsville supervisor’s office moves
The Brentsville District Supervisor’s office is relocating. The office will move from 8506 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20109, to its new location at 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas, VA 20110, in the Old Manassas Courthouse. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Sherlock Holmes auditions planned
The Castaways will hold auditions for “Sherlock Holmes’ the Sign of the Four” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 31 and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-28 evening
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Area Agency on Aging receives state award
The Prince William County Area Agency on Aging has received an Injury Prevention Innovative Program Award from the Virginia Department of Health’s Division of Injury and Violence Prevention. The award recognized the Stand Tall Don’t Fall program. The Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue, the Office of Housing and Community Development and George Mason University served as partners in the program. The award was presented at the annual Injury Prevention Symposium in Richmond. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-28
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Gainesville Wegmans scheduled to open in early November
Assuming there is not some sort of schedule-derailing mishap any time soon, the new Wegmans supermarket in Gainesville may open by the first week of November.That is according to Don Stedham, vice president of investments for Regency Centers, the development group that owns the 36.9 acres of land at the Shops at Stonewall property on the east side of U.S. 29. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Ash trees quarantined
Prince William County and the Virginia Cooperative Extension's Prince William Office want to make residents aware that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ quarantine on ash trees, green (non-heat treated) ash lumber and ash wood products, as well as hardwood firewood, has been expanded to include Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Long and Foster recognizes top agents
The Long and Foster offices in Gainesville and Haymarket are recognizing their top agents for the month of June. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bridal shop hosts open house
Moni’s Bridal Boutique in Old Town Manassas will host its summer open house on Sunday, July 27, from 12 to 5p.m. The open house will offer customers the opportunity to view the fall fashions, try on dresses, ask questions, sample cake provided by Sugar N Shindigs and take advantage of a dress sale. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Trail dedication is this Sunday
Prince William County will dedicate a trail network on Sunday, July, 27, 2008, at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the trail access point across from the Osprey’s Landing Restaurant (401 Belmont Bay Drive). The eight miles of trails in Prince William County have been designated as part of the National Park Service’s Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, which stretches from the Ohio River to the Chesapeake Bay. The trail is the result of public, private and volunteer cooperation, and will offer walking, hiking, bicycling, commuting, education and other passive and active pursuits. The Prince William County Park Authority will coordinate managing and maintaining the trail and many of its access points. In Prince William County, the trail passes through: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-25
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Documentaries to focus on immigration
Opening the Crossing the Line Film Festival, co-sponsored by Unity in the Community and George Mason University, Prince William Campus, are two independent documentaries: "De Nadie," a Sundance Film Festival-winner, and "Letters from the Other Side." Following each film, a discussion will be led by community leaders, invited hosts, and graduate students from George Mason’s Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Crossing the Line will provide the university and community a fulcrum for education, discussion and outreach. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Child drowns in Lake Ridge pool
On 07-21-08, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the police in conjunction with Fire and Rescue began the investigation of the possible drowning of a 12-year-old girl from Woodbridge. The incident occurred at the Lake Ridge Swim Club located at 12640 Harbor Drive in Woodbridge. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bank robbery suspects sought
The Prince William County Police Department needs your help in solving an armed robbery that occurred July 24 at approximately 12:06 p.m. The BB & T bank located at 10420 Portsmouth Road in Manassas was robbed by two unknown suspects. The suspects entered the bank and demanded money. One of the suspects was armed with a silver color hand gun. The suspects left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash and unknown direction of travel. No one was injured during the robbery. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Students named Academic All-Americans
Seven Prince William County students have been named as Academic All-Americans in women’s lacrosse for the 2008 season. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-24 evening
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All children invited to Bible School at St. Thomas
Children ages 5 through 12 are invited to learn about God’s world while doing exciting science experiments, singing fun songs, playing games and meeting new friends with the St. Thomas congregation. Vacation Bible School will be held July 28-30, from 9 a.m. until noon at Alvey Elementary School in Haymarket. There is no cost to attend but registration is required. Founded in February, St. Thomas currently worships at 9 a.m. at 15120 Washington St. in Haymarket, inside Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant. The community is invited to attend and enjoy worship, children’s ministries and great fellowship. For more information, visit www.sthumc.org. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-24
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Photographer offers pet photos to benefit shelter
Haymarket’s Berry Photography is celebrating the dog days of summer by helping out the Prince William County Animal Shelter. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Battlefield teacher named Coach of the Year
Joe Schelzo, teacher and head varsity softball coach at Battlefield High School, has been named the AAA Division State Coach of the Year for 2008 by the Virginia High School League Coaches Association. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Manassas teacher honored at Mount Vernon
The second annual Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year award was won July 22 by Jennifer Hill, a history teacher at Osbourn Park High School. Hill was awarded $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid field trip to Mount Vernon for her students at Osbourn Park. The award, supported by an endowment established by the Robertson Foundation, honors excellence in history education. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Board nixes impact fees
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors informally agreed Tuesday not to levy transportation impact fees. The General Assembly had recently given localities the option of adopting impact fees that would mean builders would contribute thousands of dollars for transportation improvements for each new home or business that is constructed.It seemed like a good idea until officials started explaining the fine print. After that, supervisors were less than impressed. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Officials assess 9-1-1 breakdown
Several times in the past few months, residents trying to reach 9-1-1 have been unable to get through. It’s a problem emergency officials are taking very seriously and on Tuesday, Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin McGee outlined the situation for the Board of County Supervisors and the public. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-22
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Senators manager Shields resigns; Fecteau takes reigns
Haymarket Senators manager Bill Shields has resigned from the team and is being replaced by pitching coach Ryan Fecteau. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-21
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Madison Crescent Starbucks to close
The Madison Crescent Starbucks will be closing soon. The Seattle-based coffee giant announced at the beginning of the month that some 600 stores would be closing in the coming months. The first list of hits was released several days later and did not include any Virginia stores. However, late last week, an updated list was released that included the Starbucks at 8006 Crescent Park Drive in Gainesville’s Madison Crescent development. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Serving up charity
Local celebrities were on hand in Gainesville on July 18 at a fundraiser to benefit the March of Dimes’ March for Babies project. Members of the Potomac Nationals and the Washington Redskins Hogettes were joined by team mascots and local politicians and businesspeople who worked as waiters for the day at Uno Chicago Grill at Atlas Walk Way in Gainesville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Evergreen Manor House preservation efforts paying off
The Live at Evergreen concerts have been helping raise money for the preservation of the Evergreen Plantation Manor House in Haymarket, and the preservation group now has an additional reason for a celebration. The manor house, home of Lt. Col. Edmund Berkeley of the 8th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was placed on the register for its architecture and military history associated with the life of Edmund Berkeley. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Merchants Square hosts concert
The big band sound came to Haymarket's Market Square at Dominion Valley on Thursday, July 17. The free concert was hosted by the Market Square merchants and featured the Difficult Run Jazz Band with lead singer Donna Salter. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Haymarket resident makes Delaware dean’s list
Haymarket native Joseph Michael Bruno has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Delaware for the spring 2008 semester. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Smooth Operator campaign nets 1,504 citations
During the course of the second wave of the Smooth Operator campaign, Prince William County police officers issued 1,504 traffic citations for aggressive driving violations. The campaign ran from July 6-12. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-18 evening
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Civil War drama features gunfights, horses, songs and period costumes under the stars
The Gray Ghost Theatre will present “The Gray Ghost” on July 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 , 30, and Aug. 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and July 27 at 6 p.m. Family events start at 4 p.m. at the Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater on the grounds of the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Crime Solvers seeks info on airbag thefts
The Prince William County Police Department and Crime Solvers are seeking help in identifying the suspects responsible for the theft of numerous airbags that have occurred in the Dale City, Dumfries and Woodbridge areas. The thefts occurred overnight on July 15. The thefts occurred at the following locations: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-17
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Auditions set for ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’
Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for its production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” on Friday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. Call-backs, if necessary, will be held Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-16
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Twenty-four hour fitness facility opens
Finding time to workout is about to become a whole lot easier for Manassas residents. Snap Fitness, a 24-hour fitness club is opening its newest location in Manassas at 6340 Hoadly Road. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
GDLL seniors win district tournament, berth to states
The Gainesville District Little League senior all-star team won the Virginia District 10 championship Monday evening with a 6-5 win over Lower Loudoun, propelling the GDLL team to the state tournament. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Additional arrests made in burglary case
On 07-11-08, the police made five additional arrests in connection to numerous residential and businesses burglaries that have occurred within the last six months in the Woodbridge area. A patrol officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of the Rippon Middle School, and arrested James Cox on his outstanding warrant for the burglary of the 1800 block of Halifax. All the occupants named below were initially charged and arrested for possession of marijuana. Detectives from the Burglary Unit interviewed the below named subjects and developed information linking them to the burglaries. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-15
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Students make Tech dean's list
The following western Prince William students have been named to the dean's list at Virginia Tech. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-14 evening
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Bristow man killed in crash
On July 13, at approximately 1:15 p.m. the police responded to investigate a crash in the area of Nokesville Road and Chapel Spring Road in Manassas. A 2007 Toyota Camry, was traveling southbound on Nokesville Road when it crossed the double yellow lines and entered the northbound lane, colliding headon with a 2005 Acura MDX. The driver of the Toyota Camry was flown to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-14
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Board of County Supervisors’ lists agenda for July 15
Prince William Board of County Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, July 15, at 2 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the James J. McCoart Administration Building. During the meeting, the board will hear presentations regarding: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Obama makes second major campaign appearance in Virginia
The energy was high at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax on July 10 as hundreds of people gathered to hear Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama speak about economic security for women. The visit was Obama's third campaign-related stop in just over a month in Northern Virginia, where Democrats have placed special efforts in gaining seats in Congress and Senate. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
District 10 Little League senior finale moved to Monday
The District 10 Little League senior-league championship game featuring the Gainesville District and Lower Loudoun all-star teams has been postponed to 5:45 p.m. Monday at Long Park in Haymarket.. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
State declines to reimburse Haymarket for flood damages
In an unexpected twist, the state government has declined reimburse the Town of Haymarket for spring flood damages to the Town Center property. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Back from Iraq, Cole gives a look at life inside the Green Zone
“Almost everyone that I met had lost someone,” said Haymarket vice-mayor John Cole Tuesday evening as he sat on the front porch of his exurban home across the street from St. Paul’s Church. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Haymarket Town Council appoints members to new positions
Monday marked the first day for the 2008-2010 Haymarket Town Council and one of the first acts the council had to perform was to assign its members various responsibilities. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Students named to Mary Washington dean’s list
Several western Prince William students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Mary Washington. The students are senior Elizabeth Ball of Bristow, senior Jeffrey Barnes of Bristow, senior Alyssa Deguzman of Manassas, senior Jason Driscoll of Haymarket, junior Tashina Gorgone of Bristow, sophomore Kevin Murphy of Bristow, senior Daphne Patsalosavvis of Gainesville and junior Farrah Tek of Bristow. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Balls Ford Road compost racility expands services
Citizens have a new option for disposing of their household hazardous waste and electronics. The Department of Public Works now offers once a month collection of household hazardous waste and electronic waste at its citizen convenience center at the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility. The first collection at Balls Ford Road will be this Sunday, July 13, 2008. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Ladies brunch set for July 14
Women in the community can take time to have fun, make new friends and enjoy enriching programs by joining other ladies at the Bull Run Women’s Connection for brunch on July 14 from 9:30 to 11 am. The brunch is held each month at the Piedmont Golf and Country Club in Haymarket. There are no memberships and no dues -- just a time to gather together with old and new friends. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dogtopia hosts dog wash to benefit military dogs in Iraq
For military dogs overseas, it’s no walk in the park. Sniffing out bombs, patrolling check points and working long hours in harsh desert conditions are the daily tasks of these life-saving canines. Dogtopia of Manassas, and the five other locations in the region, will host the company’s fourth annual charity dog wash on July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise funds to provide care packages for canines serving their country. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
PW hosts Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra
Prince William County is hosting the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra on the Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza on Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. This is a free concert open to the public. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy the show. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-11
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Police nab burglary suspects
In June, the police began the investigation of two residential burglaries located in the 1800 block of Halifax Road in Woodbridge and the 15700 block of London Place in Dumfries. The house located on Halifax Road was burglarized on 06-06-08. The house on London Place was burglarized on 06-25-08. Video game systems, video games, video game accessories, jewelry, cameras, an iPod charger, a TV, sunglasses, and cash are some of the items that were stolen. Over $5,000 in property was stolen from both residence. Forced entry was used to gain entry into the houses. During the investigation, the police developed suspect information and four arrests were made. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Painting, photography classes offered at NOVA
Painters and photographers can enroll in two upcoming noncredit classes at the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Animal shelter pets move to TV
Prince William County residents will now have a very convenient way to view all of the pets available at the local animal shelter. Government Channel 23 will begin featuring photos and information on homeless pets at the Prince William County Animal Shelter in late summer. Other jurisdictions, including Fairfax, already offer this service. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Wrestling with success
Jimmy-Z is the owner of KYDA Pro Wrestling, an independent training school in Manassas. He opened his training school 10 years ago and trains prospective wrestlers in the sports entertainment “WWE-style” of wrestling. Jimmy came up with the name KYDA after he finished college. It stands for “Keep Your Dream Alive.” The school’s primary goal is to make sure their wrestlers have a solid foundation and are able to play different types of characters. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-10
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Prince William County hosts Prince William after work
Prince William County is hosting Prince William After Work, a community gathering with music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, on Friday, July 11 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. There will be food, fun and games and give aways. This is a free event for the public. The Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza is located off the Prince William Parkway at the County Complex, which s located between the James J. McCoart Administration Building and the Development Services Building. For more information, visit http://www.pwcgov.org/plaza or call 703-792-8070. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Legislature gives up on transportation fix
After six days, a handful of press conferences, hours of partisan bickering and tens of thousands of dollars in costs to taxpayers, legislators gave up on a transportation solution Thursday morning and went home. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
House adopts road fix for Northern Virginia
The House of Delegates voted 51-45 Wednesday night to approve a plan to fund transportation in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. The bill is unlikely to pass the Senate. The original plan introduced by Newport News Delegate Phil Hamilton (R-93rd) and Springfield Delegate Dave Albo (R-42nd) would have increased taxes and fees in Northern Virginia to pay for regional transportation projects.But that idea was met with vocal opposition from local officials in Northern Virginia and so a substitute plan was introduced at the 11th hour on Wednesday. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Local au pairs celebrate July 4
Each year to the delight of Americans across the country, the Fourth of July marks a day full of colorful floats, carefree barbecues and fun fireworks displays. This year, a group of area Cultural Care au pairs joined the celebration and experienced a traditional American holiday for the first time. Not only did the au pairs attending picnics and watch fireworks, but some also participated in the huge celebration on our national Mall while others traveled to New York for fireworks celebrations there. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Statewide transportation funding plans killed
Legislators spent most of the day on Wednesday arguing over procedure and engaging in an array of political maneuvers before voting down the only two plans to fund statewide transportation. Gov. Tim Kaine (D) called a special session of the General Assembly on June 23, ordering legislators to find a way to plug the $1.1 billion transportation shortfall. After several days of impasses, they adjourned until July 9. On Wednesday, they fared little better and as of Wednesday afternoon, it appeared that there will be no transportation solution this year. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Gainesville girls come back 27-9 to force winner-take-all title game
The Gainesville District all-star softball team of 9- and 10-year olds certainly had a comfortable lead at one point against the Coles all-stars Tuesday night at George Tyler Elementary School in Haymarket. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Kaine’s transportation funding plan dead -- again.
Gov. Tim Kaine’s transportation funding plan appears to be dead without a full vote. Again. The House of Delegates spent much of the afternoon fighting over procedure. House Republicans wanted to bring the bill up for an immediate vote while House Democrats wanted two hours to talk with their Senate counterparts first. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Battlefield grad to continue basketball career in college
Former Battlefield point guard Tyler Bent has announced his intention to play as a freshman for the Roanoke College basketball team this winter. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Full House to consider Kaine’s tax hike proposal
In a surprise move, the House of Delegates has decided to vote on Gov. Tim Kaine’s transportation plan. Two weeks ago, the House Rules Committee, led by House Speaker William Howell (R-28th), unceremoniously killed the governor’s funding plan. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Contours Express to host CPR class July 12
Contours Express of Manassas is hosting CPR class for the general public on Saturday, July 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost is $50 per person with a limit of 20 individuals. In order to ensure certificates are available in a timely manner, sign up at least two days prior to the class by calling (703) 257-6444 or e-mailing ContoursExpressofManassas@gmail.com. Contours Express of Manassas is located in the Davis Ford Crossing Shopping Center, 9960 Liberia Ave. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Two GDLL all-star teams remain in post season
As of Tuesday night, the Gainesville District Little League still had a chance to once again send two of its all-star teams to the state tournament as Virginia District 10 champions despite its nine teams sporting a combined 6-15 post-season record. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bristow store robbed
A Bristow grocery store was robbed at 12:30 a.m. on July 7 in the 12800 block of Braemar Village Plaza. It was reported to police that an unknown suspect who was armed with a shot gun had robbed the store. The suspect approached the employees, who were in front of the store on a break.Then the suspect ordered the employees to get into the store and lay on the ground. The suspect ordered the manager to open the safe. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and left the store running in an unknown direction of travel. The suspect is described as a tall black male and was wearing all black clothes. The suspect had his face partially covered with a black mask and was wearing a black skull cap. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
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Virginia Commerce Bank employees give back
Virginia Commerce Bank marked its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate, each branch identified local charities they could help, above and beyond the various non-profits and communities VCB has helped and been involved with for the last 20 years. Employees from each branch volunteered on their own time to support the charity of their choice. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Opinion column: Taxpayers are not bottomless ATMs
Virginia's families face falling home prices, increased real property taxes, skyrocketing gas and food prices, an 18-percent electric rate hike for Dominion, a 6.4-percent monthly increase in natural gas prices, almost five decades of federal deficit spending and a devalued dollar. Enough is enough. Surely this is not the time for the General Assembly to be raising taxes and fees. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Board of County Supervisors lists agenda for July 8
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, July 8, at 2 p.m., in the Board Chamber of the James J. McCoart Administration Building. During the meeting, the board will | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Gainesville doctor offers seminars
A Gainesville doctor has created a new business, offering live online business skills seminars designed expressly for doctors.“Physicians practice in the most volatile legal and regulatory communications environment in history,” said Emile Allen developer of Practice Pearls.Practice Pearls offers doctors c-suite level Webinars designed to help them manage their practices with the skills of a CEO. Led by experts in law, organizational science, financial planning, marketing and media, the self-paced program prepares doctors to deal with the non-medical challenges inherent in private medical practice. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Haymarket Gainesville Business Association is back
The Haymarket-Gainesville Business Association (HGBA) announced its grand reopening in a newsletter to its membership on Thursday, June 26. Established in 1990 by a group of local professionals and business owners, HGBA was reorganized in 2007 and has experienced strong growth; this played an important role in the association’s decision to update its identity now. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Five officers complete experienced officer training
The Prince William Police Department has taken on five new officers who have completed Experienced Officer Training through the Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy. They are:• Officer Anthony L. Capizzi,• Officer Brandon J. Fields,• Officer Kevin P. Neiswonger,• Officer Jonathan L. Perok, and• Officer Daniel J. Rasey. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Brentsville club awarded at National Leadership Conference
The Brentsville District High School chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) participated at the FBLA National Leadership Conference held June 24–30 in Atlanta, Ga. Eight members from the school’s FBLA chapter attended to compete at the conference including Kimberly Butler, Shannon Butler, Allison Corish, Diane Corish, Lauren MacGregor, Rachel Sable, Mary Sisa, and Katelin Townsend. Sally Martin and Taryn Witt, Brentsville’s FBLA advisers, also attended. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Student musicians keep the music playing
The young musicians attending Prince William County’s Concert and Percussion Music Camps will hold a joint concert on Friday, July 18. The performance is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. at Gainesville Middle School, 8001 Limestone Drive in Gainesville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Long and Foster honors top agents
Long and Foster of Manassas has announced its top agents for June. Kevin and Debra Hagan were the top producers with sales volume of $1,348,990. The Hagans were also the top sellers and Linda Wooldridge was the top lister and the agent with the most new listings. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Master naturalist program comes to PW
The Merrimac Farm Chapter is now accepting applications for its new training course, which begins in September. Participants will learn more about how to maintain the quality of our native ecosystems; their geology, habitats and ecology; and the impact of humans on the landscape. No previous experience is needed to apply. For more information on the program, contact Kim Hosen at naturalist@pwconserve.org, or (703) 499-4954 or visit www.pwconserve.org/masternaturalist. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police: expect traffic delays today
The Prince William County Police Department is informing the public to expect traffic delays this Friday, July 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Pfitzner Stadium, located at 7 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. There will be a fireworks display following a baseball game. The Dale City 4th of July Parade will start at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Kirkdale Drive and it will end at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Gemini Way. Expect traffic delays in the surrounding area. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-3 evening
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10U Cannons finish ninth out of 97 teams in national tournament
Prince William County does not have quite a national reputation for being a baseball haven. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Prince William County lists July 4 holiday schedule
Listed below are the Independence Day closings for Prince William County government offices, Circuit and General District Courts, Landfill and libraries. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fourth of July celebration planned
On July 4, Old Town Manassas is once again hosting an all- American party around the train depot and the Manassas Museum, sponsored by the City of Manassas and produced by Historic Manassas Inc. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-2
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Road linking Gravely ES to U.S. 15 still a ways off
It could be two years before school buses have direct access to Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Elementary School from U.S. 15. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Traffic light (finally) installed at Gallerher Road and Route 55
The Virginia Department of Transportation has finally installed a traffic light at the intersection of Gallerher Road and Route 55 northwest of U.S. 29 in Gainesville, after area residents spent years complaining to their local elected officials about the dangerous intersection. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Senators head into all-star break with shot at playoffs
The Haymarket Senators finally have some good news just before Sunday’s all-star game in Covington. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Gainesville District Little League all-stars enter post-season
Aside from the obvious characteristics of height, weight, age and ability of the players, there is something else that differentiates Little League baseball games from high school games: unpredictability. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fire and rescue officials: Use legal fireworks safely
Consumer use of fireworks is life-threatening. Each year in the U.S., there are injuries, deaths and property damage amounting to millions of dollars due to fireworks. The Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue suggests leaving fireworks demonstrations to the professionals. However, if you choose to purchase fireworks, buy legal fireworks from vendors located within the county and Northern Virginia. Fireworks from other states may be illegal and use is punishable by fines and/or incarceration if not voluntarily surrendered (Chapter 9, Article V of the Prince William County Code of Ordinances). For a list of permissible fireworks you can purchase, visit the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue www.pwcgov.org/fire and click on Fireworks. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Legislators to consider transportation tax hikes
The full House of Delegates will vote on two competing tax proposals next week when legislators return to the Capitol. The first is the much-heralded gas tax increase sponsored by Fairfax Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35th), which is likely to be rejected. The second is a last-minute compromise orchestrated in part by Springfield Delegate Dave Albo (R-42nd) that is also expected to meet with heavy opposition. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 7-1
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Children’s poster contest announced
The Prince William County Government is encouraging students to participate in a poster contest promoting energy conservation. The contest is open to all public school students from kindergarten through 12th grade and runs through July 10. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 6-30 evening
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