Virginia to transition to elecronic and phone reporting of game harvesting in September
Beginning Sept. 1, 2021, all hunters (including those who are not required to purchase a license) who harvest a deer, turkey, bear, bobcat, or elk, will need to check their harvest by calling DWR (866-GOT-GAME), logging on to gooutdoorsvirginia.com, or by using the mobile app harvest reporting system, GoOutdoorsVa (free through the app store).
Occoquan’s kayak launch ramp now open!
By EARNIE PORTA, Mayor of Occoquan 09/08/20 /
Located beneath the Route 123 bridge, the ramp was largely funded through a grant the Town sought in 2010 from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. It is believed to be the only free, 24/7, public access ramp on the Occoquan River suitable for people with ambulatory disabilities.
Polar Plunge to be virtual Feb. 1-6
01/06/21 / Woodbridge /
The 2021 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics culminates on Saturday, Feb. 6,
Putting for Pets golf tournament Oct. 23
Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), will hold a fundraising Putting for Pets—Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament at Westfield’s Golf Club in Clifton on WEdnesday, Oct. 23.
Governor signs bill to require biennial review of concussion policies
FROM the Office of Governor Ralph Northam 02/23/19 /
Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation Feb. 22 designed to support and improve the safety of student athletes across Virginia. House Bill 1930, introduced by Delegate Richard Bell, requires the Board of Education to collaborate with stakeholders to biennially update its guidelines on policies related to concussions.
Tough Mudder Classic Event to be held at Silver Lake Regional Park in June
FROM Prince William County Tourism Office 11/29/18 / Haymarket /
Prince William County has entered into an agreement to host a Tough Mudder Classic Event at Silver Lake Regional Park in Haymarket, on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, 2019
Today's Obituaries
Nov. 18 memorial service for Stewart Rae Gough, former Gainesville resident
Stewart Rae Gough, 43, formerly of Gainesville, VA, passed away on October 28, 2023, at Halifax Health Center in Daytona Beach,FL. He was born on December 17, 1979, in Alexandria, VA.
Half-staff flags in memory of Va. Tech shootings in 2007
Governor Glenn Youngkin ordered that the flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia in memory and respect of the 16th Anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting. Some 32 people were killed in this incident.
Pat Conroy dies; former mayor of Town of Occoquan
Pat Conroy, who served four consecutive two-year terms as mayor of Occoquan, from July 1998 through June 2006, recently passed away in Florida.
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