Widening plan for Route 1 through Dumfries okayed by Supervisors
FROM Prince William County Government 05/25/22 / Local Government / Transportation /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently endorsed the final plan to widen Fraley Boulevard (Route 1) through the town of Dumfries between Brady’s Hill Road and Va. 234 to a six-lane road with pedestrian and bike facilities.
Occoquan begins Concerts at the Mill May 21
FROM Town of Occoquan 05/19/22 / Creative Arts / Music / Parks & Recreation /
The Town of Occoquan's free concert series in River Mill Park kicks off Saturday, May 21, with returning artist Cheley Tackett entertaining listeners with her own brand of Americana music, according to Mayor Earnie Porta.
Dumfries home declared unsafe for occupancy following a May 18 fire
FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue 05/19/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
The Prince William County Building Official declared a two-story home in Dumfries unsafe for occupancy following a fire May 18.
Think you might like farming? May 24 field day for veterans
05/19/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Military / Money & Taxes /
Small farm outreach workshop May 24 aimed at military veterans to be held in Petersburg by Virginia State University.
Part of Vint Hill Rd. in Greenwich area to be closed Friday night, May 20, for roadwork, VDOT says
FROM Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) 05/19/22 / Health & Safety / Nokesville / State Government / Transportation /
Vint Hill Road (Route 215) in the Greenwich area of Nokesville, between Greenwich Road (Route 603) and Burwell Road (Route 604) in the area of Greenwich Presbyterian Church in Nokesville will be closed, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. May 20.
MEASLES ALERT: State health officials investigating potential measles exposures in No. Virginia
FROM Virginia Department of Health 05/18/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places /
Health districts in northern Virginia are informing people who were at various locations listed in the following news release during the specified time frames, that they may have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with measles.
Police ask for public’s help with fatal accident at Opitz & Telegraph
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/18/22 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 1:16PM, investigators with Prince William County Police Department's Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Opitz Blvd and Telegraph Rd in Woodridge (22192) to investigate a crash.
Gov. Youngkin announces alternative hiring process for people with disabilities
FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 05/17/22 / Breaking News / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government /
Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for people with disabilities, serving as a model for inclusive employment practices. The process embeds employment of people with differing abilities as part of standard hiring policy and the state work culture.
PWC Police Report for Tuesday, May 17, 2022
FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/17/22 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police report recent incidents and arrests.
Today's Obituaries
Sandra Heefner of Powhatan, member of Lake Ridge Baptist Church
Sandra Lea Nelson Heefner, a strong Christian woman who was a member of the Lake Ridge Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA for more than 30 years, died Dec. 18, 2021. She loved to sing in church and was passionate about teaching young children. A service will be held at Lake Ridge Baptist Church at a later date.
John Loveland, Navy veteran, 45 years in law enforcement, church volunteer, outdoorsman, father
The Family of John Leonard Loveland, who died Feb. 6, 2021, will receive friends and host John's Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 at Park Valley Church, 4500 Waverly Farm Drive, Haymarket VA 20169. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later time.
Harold Weybright, Navy veteran, retired insurance co-owner, volunteer: NVFD, AA, church, father of 4
A funeral service for Harold Royer Weybright, 89, of Nokesville will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 at Nokesville Church of the Brethren, 13002 Fitzwater Drive, Nokesville, VA 20181. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service. Mr. Weybright, died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Blue Ridge Christian Homes.
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