Tim Hughes, an environmental specialist with the Prince William County Public Works Department, recently accepted a Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter.
The association's 2023 project award in the "Environment Less than $5 Million" category was for installing a trash collection system called a bandalong in Neabsco Creek.
"This was a team effort between Parks and Public Works, and we got lucky and found a private partner in Micron Technology," Hughes said. "Their corporate team in Manassas was looking for a watershed restoration project because Micron uses a lot of water in their microchip manufacturing process. They donated $300,000 that fully paid for the Bandalong, the installation, and the first year of operations and maintenance.
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Couples looking to take the plunge and say "I do" can register to get married on Valentine's Day at the 5th Annual Valentine's Day Wedding Bash at the Prince William County courthouse.
"It's a happy day for so many people," said Clerk of Circuit Corut Jacqueline Smith about the Feb. 14 event, to be held at 9329 Main Street in Manassas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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On Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, the Commonwealth graduated its 137th generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 31 new troopers were presented their diplomas during commencement exercises at 10 a.m. at the State Police Training Academy located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield County.
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Mac N' Cheese is an outgoing and affectionate girl! She loves to be around humans and will cheerfully meow when she runs up to greet you. Mac n' Cheese gets along with kids but can be a bit bossy with other cats. If you are looking for a cat that loves attention, then look no further!
She is 2 years old, spayed, up to date on vaccines/preventatives, and microchipped!
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Whitlock Wealth Management in Lake Ridge was named to the list of "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" published by Forbes magazine.Â
The Prince William County-based practice ranked 44th of 50 of the best firms in Virginia.
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Stafford County Public Schools congratulated Dr. George Hummer for his selection as the new Superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools, a role he will begin on January 30, 2023. During a Frederick County School Board meeting this week, Hummer was appointed to the position.
"Dr. Hummer has demonstrated a passion for serving students and standardizing practices for students with disabilities," said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor. "Frederick County is gaining a student-focused leader that will affect incredible change in his new role. We wish him well in this well-deserved new position."
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Members of the 2023 Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Operations Board Executive Committee were installed Friday in a brief ceremony during which outgoing Chair Margaret Franklin of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors passed the gavel to James Walkinshaw of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Walkinshaw was the VRE board's vice chair in 2022.
"I'm excited and honored to serve as chair this year," said Walkinshaw. "VRE is fortunate to have an Operations Board dedicated to the system's success, talented staff committed to our mission, and loyal riders who recognize the value of the safe, convenient, and reliable service we offer. 2023 will be a pivotal year as riders continue returning to the system and we undertake the critical task of updating our long-term vision through our System Plan 2050 process."
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Luna is a spayed female German Shepherd estimated to be about 1 year and 3 months old. She came into our care through no fault of her own by having an accidental litter. Now that her pups are full-grown, she is ready to find her own home!
Luna would thrive in a home where someone is around most of the day and can give her all the attention she craves. She appears to be housebroken and loves to go for long walks. Luna weighs 72 lbs. and is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on preventatives.
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Prince William County Public Schools student talent was displayed at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Youth Oratorical Competition, and Program held virtually on January 16, 2023.
The event is held each year on the MLK holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST), the student speeches are one component of the celebration, now in its 38th year. The MLK Community Choir, made up of students in grades K-12, added thematic musical selections for the program.
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On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) toured Germanna Community College's Virtual Hospital at its Locust Grove Campus in Orange County.
In December, she secured $251,000 to purchase equipment for the Robert C. O'Neill Wellness Clinic. The clinic will be part of a new Frank and Nancy Turnage Health Sciences Building at the Locust Grove Campus.
