MANASSAS, Va. — A coyote was spotted in the Buckhall area of Prince William County, just outside Manassas, the county Health District office reports.
A county resident saw the animal and alerted authorities. Health District says coyotes are commonly found in Virginia, often seen in suburban subdivisions. Some coyotes can carry rabies, though officials say it’s rare.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A 23-year-old Woodbridge man faces charges in a strangulation case.
Here’s more from Prince William police:
MANASSAS PARK, Va. — As parents start to think about back-to-school shopping, Manassas Park Community Center is offering a discount for new members.
Those who sign up between August 1 through 3 will save 6% on the total cost of a membership, programs, or rental of any of the facilities. The discount coincides with Virginia’s sales tax holiday happening on the same dates, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, just in time for back-to-school shopping.
MANASSAS, Va. — The Manassas Utilities Department is giving its customers a new way to limit the amount of electricity they use during peak periods.
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STAFFORD, Va. — The person once in charge of dispensing medicine at Stafford Hospital now faces charges after a federal grand jury indicted her.
Here’s more in a press release from the U.S. Eastern District of Virginia:
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — You can get a free drink Monday in at Pollo Campero in Woodbridge.
The fast food restaurant specializing in fried and grilled chicken with a latin flare is offering the free drinks as part of their “beat the heat” promotion.
MANASSAS, Va. – During its “No Shoes/New Shoes” program, now underway, the local nonprofit humanitarian organization the House of Mercy is asking for donations of new shoes for school-age children in need.
Under the program, in its fourth year, the agency gives new shoes in time for the school year to children of its clients, who earn low income and cannot afford to buy new shoes. The organization is requesting new pairs of school-appropriate shoes for kids ages 5 to 17.
The Prince William County Service Authority’s H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility has won the Platinum Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).
This prestigious award goes to NACWA member public utilities that have operated without a permit violation for five consecutive years. There were just 17 first-time platinum award winners nationwide this year.
GAINESVILLE, Va. -– Don Shaw announced his candidacy for the 13th House of Delegates District seat on Tuesday, July 22. The district covers portions of the Brentsville, Coles, Gainesville and Occoquan Magisterial Districts in Prince William County, as well as all of the city of Manassas Park. The election will take place in November 2015.
“After having given the situation a lot of thought,” Shaw said, “I have decided I can make a greater impact in Richmond by working to advance responsible economic legislation and mainstream social policies in the General Assembly. I look forward to serving the constituents of the 13th House District.”
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Some unaccompanied minors have had a home at Youth for Tomorrow since June 2012.
Two weeks ago, Prince William County government officials wanted to learn just how many facilities in the county, in addition to Youth for Tomorrow, accept federal money to house illegal immigrant minors. The order came after Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart announced he would once again file a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement for information on the whereabouts of illegal aliens arrested in the county and turned over to federal authorities.
