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).
Gov. Northan to throw out first ball at P-Nats game July 6
FROM the Governor's Office 07/05/18 / / Woodbridge /
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is scheduled to throw the first pitch at the Potomac Nationals game at 6:45 p.m. on July 6 at the Prince William County Stadium Complex, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
At Covington-Harper Elem, PE teacher’s love of golf inspires partnership with Potomac Shores G.C.
Soon after being appointed as physical education (PE) teacher at Covington-Harper Elementary School in Dumfries, Douglas Gilbert, also a certified First Tee teacher, visited the neighboring Potomac Shores Golf Club to form a community partnership.
PWC grad Ali Krieger, international soccer star, to open sports complex named in her honor June 9
Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 9, at 9:30 a.m., to officially open the Ali Krieger Sports Complex. The sports complex is located at Potomac Shores, 2400 River Heritage Boulevard, Dumfries, VA, 22026.
Hiking restrictions to lift on Appalachian Trail Wednesday morning; fire 90% contained, NPS says
The 19.8-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that was closed by the Catawba Valley Fire will reopen tomorrow morning, May 2, at 8:00 a.m., according to a National Park Service news release issued shortly after 6 p.m. May 1.
Hikers need to know about fire in Appalachian Trail area near Roanoke; shuttles available
Shuttles for Appalachian Trail hikers are in place to transport hikers from the 311 Gap to the Daleville 220 Park and Ride. A 19.8-mile stretch of the A.T. remains closed. State Route 311 to State Route 220 including the service road to McAffe Knob also remains closed. Firefighters have dealt with numerous downed trees.
Today's Obituaries
Richard “Skip” Zilka, 84, Navy veteran, WVU graduate, friend to everyone, father of three
A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 7, 2021, at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, for Richard "Skip" Zilka who passed away March 22, 2021. Father Ed Guilloux officiated. Interment was private at Quantico National Cemetery with military honors.
Grace Ann Nichol of Haymarket, mother of two
A memorial service will be held on April 10 for Grace Ann Nichol of Haymarket, who passed away March 31, 2021.
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.
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