Relax and smell the roses, hear the music, pet a pooch, eat for free and more
FROM Prince William County Reports 10/01/16 / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Woodbridge /
Prince William County Community Services department is inviting people to "Relax and Recharge" at its 11th Annual Mental Health Awareness Event on Wednesday, Oct. 12,. The aim of the event is to "educate, inspire and dispel myths about mental illness," said Andrea Richardson, a Prince William County Community Services therapist.
Arrest made in Aug. 12 case of allegedly dropping off child at Western PWC police station
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 10/01/16 / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police Beat /
On September 26, the suspect allegedly involved in a child neglect case which was reported to have occurred on August 12 was arrested without incident in Arundel County, Maryland. The accused was extradited back to Virginia on September 29.
Burglars make off with drum set, gaming consoles, two bicycles and some mail
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 10/01/16 / Police Beat / Woodbridge /
Prince William County VA Police Department's crime log for Friday, Sept. 30, 2016.
Precautionary evacuation at Westridge Elementary School - All are safe
FROM Prince William County Schools 09/29/16 / Education / Lake Ridge /
Students and staff at Westridge Elementary School in Lake Ridge have been evacuated from the school as a precaution due to smell of smoke in the building.
PWCS on-time graduation rate climbs to new high - 91.8 percent
FROM Prince William County Schools 09/29/16 / Breaking News / Education /
A record number of Prince William County Public School students graduated on time in 2016, according to a news release. The new on-time graduation rate of 91.8 percent for students who entered high school in the fall of 2011 and graduated in 2016 continues a steady climb from 83 percent eight years ago, and again outpaces statewide results.
Sept. 29 education town hall for Coles District at Benton Middle School
FROM Prince William County Schools 09/29/16 / Education / Manassas / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
Coles District School Board Member William Deutsch will host a Town Hall meeting on education matters at Benton Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
Community meeting Oct. 3 on proposed elementary school near Chinn Library
FROM Prince William County Schools 09/29/16 / Education / Lake Ridge / Real Estate /
The presentation will be held Monday, October 3, 2016 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Woodbridge Middle School, located at 2201 York Drive, Woodbridge.
PW Chamber to host Oct. 4 “conversation” with top local law enforcement officials
FROM Prince William Chamber of Commerce 09/29/16 / Business / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police Beat /
In light of the current climate in the news and on social media, the Prince William Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join with them to assess the relationship between law enforcement and the people of Prince William County, the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park.
More nighttime paving Oct. 3-7 of Featherstone Rd. & Blackburn Rd. in Woodbridge
FROM VDOT Reports 09/29/16 / State Government / Transportation / Woodbridge /
Lane closures for milling and paving will continue nightly on portions of Featherstone Road and Blackburn Road from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3 through Thursday, Oct. 6, and from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Today's Obituaries
Passing of Alexander “Big Al” Wales, 16, Patriot High School student
A service will be held at Gainesville United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, for Alexander Michael Wales, 16. The Patriot High School student passed peacefully into Heaven on Sept. 23, 2016, at his home in Bristow, VA, after a courageous seven-year battle against X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
Passing of Dennis Morley, music teacher at Marumsco Hills Elem. and Music & Arts Center
Family and coworkers of Dennis Morley, music teacher at Marumsco Hills Elementary School in Woodbridge, who died Sept. 17, 2016, will hold a "Celebration of Life" in his honor on Saturday, Oct. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at the school. Please bring a picture or special keepsake to display on a Celebration Board for his family and a potluck dish if you would like.
Passing of Frances Franklin, cafeteria manager at Stonewall Jackson High School
Frances Franklin, cafeteria manager at Stonewall Jackson High School, passed away September 9, 2016. The family will be receiving friends at Pierce Funeral Home in Manassas, VA., on October 1, at 12:30 p.m., memorial service at 1:30 p.m.
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