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
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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