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”Smoke coming from wildfires in Canada will contribute to the increased levels of fine particle pollution. The Code Orange levels mean the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups, including older adults, children, and people with heart or lung disease.”
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Prince William County Government: “ Prince William County real estate taxes for the first half of 2023 are due on Monday, July 17, 2023. If you have not received a tax bill for your property and believe you should have, contact the Taxpayer Services Office at 1-703- 792-6710 or by email at [email protected].”
“The Taxpayer Services office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “
Payments can be made by electronic check, online via credit card or by phone, mail, or in person at the Sudley North and McCoart Taxpayer Services offices from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“A late payment penalty of 10 percent will be assessed on the unpaid tax balance if taxes are not paid in full by the due date. Interest at a rate of 10 percent per annum accrues monthly until the balance is paid in full.”
Stafford County Sheriffs Office: "A 30-year-old Triangle man leads deputies on a pursuit, only to be arrested later when he returned for the vehicle on Monday afternoon."
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Prince William County Schools E-News: “Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has appointed Greg Hood as associate superintendent for high schools, effective July 1. Hood will assume this role following the retirement of William Bixby.”
“As associate superintendent for high schools, Hood will provide support and direction to the 13 comprehensive PWCS high schools, as well as alternative and specialty schools, and athletics and activities, with a total enrollment of approximately 29,000 students. This position serves as a member of the executive cabinet.”
“Hood joined PWCS from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), where he served in several roles during a 25-year career.”
Hood held several roles with FCPS including principal, assistant principal, director of student services, teacher, and school counselor.
Prince William County Public Schools: “Community organizations and business partners of T. Clay Wood Elementary School gathered from near and far to provide an incredible science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) expo for students and families.”
“The goal was to showcase their love for STEAM to elementary school students, and T. Clay Wood Elementary staff members and local partners delivered. The room was divided into different stations dedicated to a portion of STEAM, with hands-on activities for the students.”
Students and staff volunteered to create fun STEAM activities for students and parents, like creating slime and experimenting with how hot cans react to cold water.
“Students involved in different organizations such as the Kettle Run 4-H Club, Girls Scouts, and Boy Scouts of America volunteered and executed a plethora of science activities such as constructing Lego buildings, water cycle in a bag experiment, and marshmallows/toothpick towers to name a few.”
Several community agencies also had booths at the event providing families with information and resources as well.
NOVEC News Release: "Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, along with G&T Communications, announced June 10 that they have received one silver and three bronze Telly Awards for television advertisements. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television “across all screens.” The Telly Awards Judging Council includes experts from Marvel, TIME, and Vimeo."
"NOVEC is a not-for-profit electric utility corporation that supplies and distributes electricity and energy-related services to more than 175,000 metered customers in Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Clarke counties, the Town of Clifton, and the City of Manassas Park"
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Stafford County Public Schools: “Anne E. Moncure, Anthony Burns, Rocky Run, and Winding Creek Elementary Schools, along with North Stafford High School, were recently awarded with a Continuous Improvement Award by the Virginia Board of Education.”
“Each school demonstrated an increase in the combined rate for two or more student groups in the reading and math state Standards of Learning assessments for each of the past three years, with a total increase across the three years of ten percentage points or more.”
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The Arts Council will celebrate Pride Month with a reception featuring a drag show exhibit.
Prince William Arts Council: “Prince William Arts Council and Open Space Arts is celebrating Pride Month with its “Pride at OSA” Opening Gala/Reception…Open Space Arts Gallery, Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15000 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge.”
“The free event will feature an exhibit and a drag show consisting of musical performances, circus acts, and more. Performers of the event include Evita Peroxide, Genocide Abrasax, Amanda Attention Adams, and Crickett.”
“The opening gala/reception is initially on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 6 p.m. Exhibition will run from June 21 – July 23, 2023. For more information, click here.”
This week’s Take Me-Home-Tuesday comes from Prince William County Animal Service Center at 14807 Bristow Road, near Manassas.
Papi- 4 year old Male Labrador Mix
Storm- 3 year old Female Black Mouth Cur
Both are best friends and fun loving dogs, also good with other dogs and children.
If you want to apply or learn about either animal, go to the Prince William County Animal Shelter page at the top of this post. You can also call 703-792-6465, or email [email protected]
We accept write-ups and photos of animals for adoption across the region. Please send them to [email protected].
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) has announced that nine students whose families are served by the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) have been awarded $1,000 scholarships by the VMDAEC’s Education Scholarship Foundation.
The association awarded 67 scholarships based on financial need, academic achievement, and personal statements; of the 15 co-ops comprising the VMDAEC, NOVEC tied for the most scholarship recipients. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative students also earned nine.
The NOVEC high school seniors receiving scholarships are:
• Venessa Agyei of Osbourn Park High School in Manassas (Prince William County)
• Alexis Francis of Patriot High School in Nokesville (Prince William County)
• Priyanka Patel of Freedom High School in Woodbridge (Prince William County)
• Joshua Tamakloe of Osbourn Park High School in Manassas (Prince William County)
• Tanzeela Virk of Osbourn Park High School in Manassas (Prince William County)
• Luke Wallace of Battlefield High School in Haymarket (Prince William County)
All scholarship winners plan to attend a two-or-four-year school in the fall. Students may use the scholarships for tuition, student fees, room, and board, or textbooks.
NOVEC students were invited to apply for VMDAEC scholarships between January and April. In addition, NOVEC also directly funds 15 scholarships, each worth $1,500. NOVEC will announce the names of those scholarship recipients later this year.
NOVEC is a non-profit electric utility corporation that supplies and distributes electricity and energy-related services to more than 175,000 metered customers in Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Clarke counties, the Town of Clifton, and the City of Manassas Park.
The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperative, based in Glen Allen, Virginia, represents NOVEC and 14 other co-ops that distribute electricity to consumers in the three states.
