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Updated: Cries for help, tears flow as Manassas trailer park debacle drags on

Published July 11, 2017 at 8:00AM | Updated July 11, 2017 at 4:37PM

MANASSAS — Residents fought back tears on Monday after the Manassas City Council declined to vote on the fate of the East End Mobile Home Park.

Residents of the failed trailer park at 9021 Centreville Road in Manassas were notified 11 months ago they would need to find new homes as the city was nearing a deal to purchase the property for $1.9 million. The reason: a sanitary sewer system on the property failed. Stormwater mixes with sewage and flows back into to a water treatment plant and can mix with the city’s drinking water.

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Heat wave starts today; Temps near 100 degrees expected

By Potomac Local News

Published July 11, 2017 at 5:30AM

Good morning. If you’re asking yourself today if shorts are part of the “business casual” look, we say yes.

A mass of hot air moves into our region today, and it’s going to be a scorcher with temperatures approaching 100 degrees.

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‘Shakin Crab’ opens Wednesday at Davis Ford Crossing

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2017 at 3:39PM

Things are about to get shaking in the Davis Ford Crossing shopping center.

A new restaurant called “Shakin Crab” is set to open on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

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Winning lottery ticket worth $1 Million has yet to be claimed

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2017 at 11:47AM | Updated July 10, 2017 at 2:35PM

From a press release:

Check your tickets. Someone bought a Powerball ticket for Saturday’s drawing that is now worth $1 million. The winning ticket was bought at In & Out Mart, 9103 Mathis Avenue in Manassas.

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Strangulation arrest also yields possession charge

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2017 at 11:26AM | Updated July 10, 2017 at 2:39PM

From Prince William police:

Strangulation | Domestic Related – On July 5 at 3:34 a.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 13500 block of Delaney Rd in Woodbridge to investigate an assault. The victim, a 48-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated physically.

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Construction begins to widen Courthouse Road to four lanes

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2017 at 10:48AM

From Virginia Department of Transportation:

Construction begins Monday, July 10 on a $35.9 million project to widen Route 630 (Courthouse Road) in Stafford County to four lanes west of Interstate 95 between Ramoth Church Road and Cedar Lane.

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Prince William police to deploy body worn cameras

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2017 at 10:14AM | Updated July 10, 2017 at 10:33AM

From Prince William County Police Department Chief Barry Barnard:

The staff of the Prince William County Police Department remain committed to our mission of enhancing the quality of life here in the County by providing effective police services to our community members. We accomplish our mission by building upon our existing relationships, pledge to make new connections and continue our focus of enhancing trust with those we serve.

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Prince William SPCA looks to fill Board of Directors

By Potomac Local News

Published July 10, 2017 at 5:30AM

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Good morning Prince William – Summer is getting busy but don’t let it get past you without providing a little volunteer service. You will be glad you did!

· Volunteer Prince William invites you to shop at www.smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1177488 this Tuesday, July 11. Amazon’s third-annual Prime Day will feature more than 1000,000 deals for Prime members and if you use the link shown above, Amazon will donate to Volunteer Prince William. Thanks for your support!

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NOVEC worker flown to hospital after injury

By Potomac Local News

Published July 7, 2017 at 4:28PM | Updated July 8, 2017 at 3:20PM

Fire and rescue crews were called to NOVEC offices in 10300 block of Lomond Drive near Manassas at 3:30 p.m.

The medevac was called for an injured worker at the NOVEC offices, said Prince William fire and rescue spokesman Matt Smolsky.

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Sentara warns of phone scam

By Potomac Local News

Published July 7, 2017 at 3:11PM | Updated July 8, 2017 at 3:57PM

From an email:

Earlier this week, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center received notification from community members they had been contacted by a would-be scammer offering a lower interest rate from a 703-670 prefix with caller ID displaying “Potomac Hospital.”