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According to Matt Smolsky, Assistant Chief for Prince William Fire and Rescue, units arriving on the scene observed a tractor trailer had crashed into a condo building at the Moorings of Occoquan. Multiple vehicles were involved. Five patients were evaluated' four were transported to the hospital. No one in the building was injured, Smolsky said.
05/10/12 /
Prince William County VA Police Department's crime report for Thursday, May 10, 2012.
Independent Hill Neighborhood in Manassas VA will celebrate 25 years on Saturday, May 19 with cake, balloons, face painting and a moon bounce.
05/07/12 /
Retrace the route Confederate forces led by Gen.“Stonewall” Jackson’ covered on their historic 55-mile march to Manassas Junction. Manassas (VA) National Battlefield Park interpreters are organizing a special "by reservation only" bus tour to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the historic march.
For moms on Mother's Day and for Dads on Father's Day, the Manassas Museum, home of history in this small, unique Virginia city, is offering free admission.
By E. Bruce Davis
05/03/12 / Health & Safety / People & Places /
Cleanup volunteers
Hundreds of volunteers - some in boats and some on land removed trash, debris, old tires, a car fender and even a broken sailboat during a massive cleanup effort of the Occoquan River and its banks in Manassas, Woodnridge, Occoquan and Fairfax VA on Saturday, April 28. The river is the source of drinking water for much of Prince William County as well as a recreational area.
By E. Bruce Davis
05/01/12 / Local Government / People & Places /
First Gainesville heroes
Heritage Classic Charity, Inc. of Gainesville VA was honored for its work in raising funds to fight cancer and aid cancer research as the recipient of the first "Gainesville Hero" award recently instituted by Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland.
04/30/12 /
Need an idea for the $10 a week "Buy Local" challenge? The Virginia Department of Agriculture says to look for Virginia Grown horticulture products at a nursery or greenhouse nearby.
The local law enforcement/hospital take-back initiative in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency was held April 28 to prevent pill abuse and theft. According to the DEA, the initiative seeks to stop prescription drug abuse as well as accidental poisonings and overdoses.