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
Timothy John Shevlin, land surveying specialist, beach lover, father of three
Timothy John Shevlin, 55, of Middleburg, VA passed away on Feb. 19, 2021 after a long and brave fight with prostate cancer. Tim spent 30+ years working as a Land Surveying Specialist at Schools & Townsend in Manassas, Virginia where he made many close, lifelong friends who felt more like family than coworkers. Memorial contributions may be made to The Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 or online at pcf.org.
Charles J. Colgan Jr., veteran, founder/president Freedom Museum, Verizon-30 years, father of 3
There will be a viewing at Pierce Funeral Home on Center Street in Manassas on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at All Saints Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 with burial following at Stonewall Memory Gardens.
Lynne Guilfoyle, formerly of Westridge; retired teacher, Navy veteran, quilter, traveler, mother
Lynne Guilfoyle, 70, of Fawn Lake, VA, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. There will be a celebration of life service on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fawn Lake Country Club, Spotsylvania, VA. All who knew her are welcome to attend.
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