STAFFORD – The Graphic Imaging and Printing program at North Stafford High School (NSHS) is the Region Three winner of 2019 Creating Excellence Program Award.
This award recognizes programs and partnerships that promote excellence in career and technical education.
HAYMARKET – Tough Mudder Classic, an eight to 10-mile obstacle course adventure, is coming to Haymarket’s Silver Lake Park for the weekend of June 1 and 2.
According to Amanda Evertz, a Tough Mudder PR representative, the Silver Lake property was chosen because it has a varied terrain including open areas and woods trails. It’s also a scenic property with a geographic location well-suited to the event. Depending on the mud, it’s expected to be an exciting course.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is lifting lane closures to make Memorial Day weekend travel easier and safer.
Work zones and most lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia will be suspended from noon Friday, May 24, until noon Tuesday, May 28.
FREDERICKSBURG– U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Lindsay Carrick, 26, finished the 2019 Marine Corps Historic Half held last weekend in Fredericksburg as the first female finisher in a time of 1:25:02.
The Fredericksburg resident and Logistics Officer at Officer Candidate School in Marine Corps Base Quantico is the 2018 Marine Corps Athlete of the Year. This award is determined by an active duty Marine’s athletic skill and how well they embody Marine Corps values.
DALE CITY — On May 10, the first annual Dale City Volunteer Fire Department (DCVFD) Mother-Son Dance was held.
Over 50 people participated in the event, which took place in DeSanto Community Hall and was open to the public. Admission was $5 per person and profits were donated to the DCVFD Auxiliary, which supports the department.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Prince William County Police Department recently established a Missing Persons Unit in order to better address missing persons cases.
The investigations of missing person cases have evolved over the years. In order to prioritize the handling of these cases, and to include the necessary resources in the event the need arises, the Police Department has consolidated all missing person investigations into this new unit.
WOODBRIDGE — On May 17, a team from Woodbridge’s Boy Scout troops met two teams from Maryland on Capitol Hill for “Rockets on the Hill.”
This event kicked off the National Finals of the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC).
GAINESVILLE – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is holding a public information meeting Thursday, May 23.
This meeting will discuss potential safety enhancements being studied for drivers and pedestrians along two miles of Rollins Ford Road between Vint Hill Road (Route 215) and Linton Hall Road (Route 619).
Editor’s note: Summer is almost here, and we wanted to know what new things visitors will find in our local parks this year. So, we asked representatives at area parks departments to answer the question: “What’s New This Summer at Local Parks?”
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William County’s Parks and Recreation Department is inviting to join in the fun this summer by taking part in these upcoming events.
Editors note: “People on the Move” is a new post which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Virginia natives as they make their way in the world.
Bristow
