OmniRide’s Service Changes will take effect on Monday, Jan 30. Schedules for Express, Metro Express, and Local routes will change on that date. OmniRide Connect microtransit pilot program is now operating in Manassas Park. It replaces the OmniRide Local Manassas Park route. Some routes are now operating from the new Balls Ford Road Commuter Lot in Manassas.

Prince William County Police report recent incidents and arrests.

Dr. Charlie Broaddus, State Veterinarian with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), has issued a permit to Nicolas “Santa” Claus, of the North Pole, to bring his herd of “eight tiny reindeer” and one additional rare, red-nosed reindeer into Virginia on the evening of Dec. 24.

Crews across the district will begin pretreating roads overnight Tuesday through overnight Wednesday and will begin deploying trucks early Thursday morning to treat roads as needed. VDOT asks motorists to please monitor forecasts closely as forecasts can improve or worsen quickly. The National Weather Service forecast shows winter weather will impact the region from overnight Wednesday through Friday. The forecast shows the potential for periods of freezing rain and sleet, as well as below-freezing temperatures, heavy rain, and high winds. 

I’m extremely proud and happy to announce that I’ve been able to secure the funding for a pedestrian bridge across Route 15 at the intersection of Graduation Drive. Project approval expected on Dec. 13.

For those of us living in, or traveling through, the Brentsville District, road construction seems to be everywhere we go. Despite the inconvenience these projects cause, the result is one that will ultimately improve our ability to move from one place to another.

The investigation revealed the driver of a 2021 GMC Arcadia was traveling northbound on Sudley Manor Dr, just past Chatsworth Dr, when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was wearing dark clothing and walking within the middle of the roadway. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene of the crash and contacted police and rescue personnel.

Willing Warriors Retreat at Bull Run will present its 5th Annual Warrior Ride on Saturday, Sept.10. The event will kick off with the Metric Ride at 7:45 a.m. from the grounds of the Farm Brewery at Broad Run located at 16015 John Marshall Hwy (Rt. 55), Broad Run, VA 20137. We are humbled and honored to support our men and women in service and our veterans.