Battlefield teachers, students adjust to 'work to rule'
On Feb. 17, the teachers at Battlefield High School mourned. They mourned public education and the fact that they have not received a raise for the past three years and according to the new proposed budget, will not get one until the year 2016. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Haymarket Bobcats ready for the road
The beginning of March marks that nice little transitional phase in area sports when the focus begins to shift from winter games to spring athletics. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
BDHS, BHS athletes post top 10 finishes at states
The indoor track state finals turned out to be a tough for both Brentsville District and Battlefield this past weekend as neither team managed to capture a single gold. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Virginia Cannons expanding baseball organization
Formerly identified as hailing from Gainesville, the Virginia Cannons baseball and softball teams are set to compete in the Future State Prospects Baseball League, which used to be known as the Old Dominion Baseball League. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
St. Paul's prepares to appeal judge's order
St. Paul's Church in Haymarket is one of seven Anglican churches in Northern Virginia preparing to appeal an order by a judge to turn over property to the Episcopal Church and its Diocese of Virginia. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Harnest declares candidacy for town council
In the homestretch before the filing deadline, Katherine Harnest became the second candidate to declare a bid for the Haymarket Town Council. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
INSIDE BHS - Registration now open for Battlefield 5K
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, March 24, the Battlefield High School Athletic Training Program will host its fourth annual 5K run. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Young musicians revive the classics
On Sunday afternoon, Warrenton was treated to a revival of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. The Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Glenn Quader, performed eight selections from the classic ballet at the Rice Theater for the Performing Arts at Highland School. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Deja Brew: Haymarket coffeehouse teeters on the brink
Trouble may be brewing for Deja Brew in Merchants View Square in Dominion Valley. Closing the doors may be in the tea leaves for this cozy, corner coffee shop that offers cool vibes, warm breakfast sandwiches, and hot coffees to customers. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Gainesville resident guesses'What's Next on Webb
'Northwest Federal Credit Union is opening a new branch in Gainesville located at 7500 Webb Drive. Northwest Federal launched its What’s on Webb campaign Nov. 1, with billboard, postcard and newspaper ads inviting residents to “Guess What’s Next on Webb?” | 0 comments - ›› more ...
BHS swimmers capture two golds at states
The Battlefield varsity girls swimming team won both an individual and relay title during the state meet this past weekend on the way to a fourth place finish overall. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Kenworthy files for re-election in Haymarket
With just one week to go before county election officials want candidate paperwork submitted, the only person to file for the Haymarket Town Council so far is incumbent member Milt Kenworthy. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Teacher protests widen
Black Fridays are traditionally about money and getting the best deal. Last week’s Black Friday, sponsored by the Virginia Education Association was no exception. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Tax rate capped at $1.215
If all goes as planned, Prince William real estate tax bills will stay about the same in the coming year. On Tuesday, the Board of County Supervisors voted to cap the real estate tax rate at $1.215 per $100 of assessed value. From here on out, they could set the rate lower, but not higher. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
MOVIE REVIEW: 'This Means War'
I did not have high expectations going into “This Means War." I thought that it would be a cliché plot with some scenes that made you chuckle. Boy, was I wrong. It was difficult hearing the dialogue between characters because the audience was laughing so hard. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Patriot problem identified
The source of the odor which resulted in evacuation of Patriot HS this morning has been identified. The motor in a rooftop HVAC unit had gone bad, and the burnt smell filtered down into the classrooms directly below. All other systems were checked and were determined to be operating fine. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Patriot given all-clear
Students and staff at Patriot High School have been given the all clear to return to the building after being evacuated earlier this morning. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Patriot evacuated
The school system has released the following statement: | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Roseberry's third-place finish leads Tigers at states
Brentsville District sent five wrestlers into the Group AA state finals this year and four ended up coming home from Christiansburg with medals. Meanwhile, wrestlers from Battlefield and Patriot had a rougher tournament at the Group AAA level. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fairbanks places fifth in state on floor
Battlefield gymnast Alex Fairbanks may have just missed a shot at qualifying for state title meet as an all-around competitor but that did not stop the senior from excelling in her best event in front of a statewide audience. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
BD's Doyle wins state swimming title
Senior Justin Doyle of Brentsville District kept the Tigers' tradition at states alive by capturing the gold in the 50 yard freestyle at the Group AA state finals on Saturday afternoon in Christiansburg. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Stewart to launch LG campaign in spring
Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart (R) confirmed last week that he plans to formally launch his campaign for lieutenant governor some time this spring. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Clock ticking for candidates to declare runs in Haymarket
With less than one month to go before the March 6 filing deadline, no candidates have submitted paperwork to run for with the Haymarket Town Council or the open mayoral seat. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Signs popping up point to positive retail news
Signs of economic recovery are popping up everywhere in the Haymarket and Gainesville area – at least in the retail sector. A plethora of “Now Hiring” and “Coming Soon” signs show that local businesses feel positive about the future. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
United Way gives $175K to PW groups
Last week, United Way of the National Capital Area awarded 21 grants totaling $175,293 to 20 nonprofit organizations based in Prince William County. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
BHS girls clinch first berth to regions
The Battlefield varsity girls basketball team clinched its first-ever berth to the Northwest Regional tournament on Wednesday night, defeating Freedom (South Riding) in the Cedar Run District semi-finals. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Dance will help family of 5-year-old cancer victim
Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Local HOA leaders join together to increase political clout
Leaders of several local homeowners associations are preparing to ratify a charter on March 11 that will help the organization strengthen its political clout in the county. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
VDOT dwells on future of 66
Changes are coming to Interstate 66 in both the short-term and the long-term that will directly impact the commutes of western Prince William County drivers. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Most of area moved to 1st district
Depending on the outcome of legal challenges, congressional boundary lines in western Prince William County are set to appear mighty different as voters determine their representatives this fall. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Board plans hearing on Park Authority merger
On Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors agreed to begin the process of dissolving the Park Authority as a corporate entity. As the first step, the board is planning to hold a public hearing to give residents a chance to voice their opinions on the move. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Woman in Black'
Good horror movies are rare. Recent attempts are filled with gore but have little to no plot. "The Woman in Black" is an exception. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 02-08
**INCIDENTS** Reckless Handling of a Firearm / Hit & Run | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Fire displaces Gainesville famiy
On Monday, February 6th at approximately 10:30 p.m. fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single family home located in the 8500 block of Foal Court in Gainesville. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 02-07
**UPDATES** Found Human Remains *IDENTIFICATION | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 02-06
**INCIDENTS** Armed Robbery – On February 4th at 5:45PM, police responded to investigate a robbery | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Board of County Supervisors lists agenda
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in the Board Chamber of the James J. McCoart Administration Building, 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Tiger boys win Region II swimming title
The Brentsville District boys swimming team captured the Region II swimming title on Saturday, earning 85 points a week after a disappointing second-place finish in districts. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
BHS wins three district titles in two days
Less than 24 hours after the Battlefield girls and boys swim teams earned first place trophies at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center on Friday, the BHS wrestling team brought home its own golden hardware in Manassas on Saturday. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 2-03
**INCIDENTS** Armed Robbery / Grand Larceny Auto – | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Police reports: 2-01
**INCIDENTS** Armed Robbery – On January 30th | 0 comments - ›› more ...