The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is addressing drainage concerns along River Road in Falmouth following heavy rainfall in January. VDOT spokesman Kyle Bates presented plans to the Stafford Board of Supervisors, highlighting the impact of the significant rain on the area.
“With the substantial rainfall in January, we’ve identified various drainage issues,” stated Bates during the presentation. “While the flooding presented challenges, it also pinpointed areas needing attention.”
“[Blue Line Solutions, of Chatanooga, Tenn.] is showing us how they work and what type of data we would get. At this point, we are just gathering information,” said Stafford Sheriff’s Major Shawn Kimmitz.
It is one of multiple firms the sheriff’s office works with as it tests new equipment. The cameras are not actively citing drivers during the demonstration phase.
Prince William County Republican Committee Press Release: The previously scheduled March 2nd Prince William County Republican Committee Biennial Convention at Osbourn Park High School has been canceled. Chair Jacob Mosser called the Convention to select a new Chair for the Prince William County Republican Committee, as well as to vote on delegates to the 7th and 10th Congressional District Conventions and the State Convention.
Vice Chair Jacob Alderman with no opposition, and with the support of leading local Republicans and the acclamation of the Committee, will become the new Chair. All individuals who filed to attend the conventions were accepted as delegates.
The Manassas Bee Festival is gearing up for its fourth year, set to take place on June 22, 2024, at Liberia House and Grounds. The event, organized by City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis, has steadily grown in popularity since its inception.
The festival aims to be a family-friendly affair with a mission to raise awareness about planting native flora and conserving pollinators. Attendees can expect to learn about Virginia’s native plants and their importance to local ecosystems.
They eventually found and arrested a man in the Rappahannock Landing neighborhood. Sheriff’s Major Shawn Kimmitz said deputies took the man to the county magistrate and that the department is seeking multiple charges for the man.
The man’s name was not released.
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As residents along the East Coast brace for a bout of inclement weather, the National Weather Service predicts a series of low-pressure systems to impact the region throughout the week. The forecast indicates a complex weather pattern evolving, with the potential for rain and fog affecting various areas.
Sheriff Decatur expressed his support and emphasized the importance of partnering with individuals dedicated to combating crime. “In law enforcement, identifying partners committed to combating crime becomes essential,” stated Decatur. “Derrick Anderson unequivocally stands with law enforcement and has my full support. With Derrick’s backing, our collective efforts will continue to enhance the security and safety in Stafford County.”
“Sheriff Decatur’s record of service to the community is impressive, and I look forward to working with him to keep Virginians safe,” said Anderson. “I’ll always have law enforcement’s back — they need all the tools they can get to fight crime, the drug crisis, and the border crisis.”
On Friday, March 1, 2024, at 3:07 p.m., emergency response units were dispatched to the 2400 block of Port Potomac Avenue in Woodbridge following reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, crews from Prince William fire and rescue found a single-family house engulfed in heavy flames, with the fire rapidly spreading throughout the structure.
The occupants of the home had already evacuated safely upon discovering the blaze. Despite the swift action of the responders, the fire caused extensive damage to the dwelling, rendering it unsafe for occupancy as determined by the Building Official.
George Washington Regional Commission: On January 22, 2024, the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of Mary Washington Hospital Foundation announced grant funding applications approved by the Mary Washington Hospital Board of Trustees. In this round of funding, the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) received a grant in the amount of $45,622 to support the ongoing efforts of sustainable housing affordability solutions in Planning District 16.
The awarded grant from the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund will support staffing of the Regional Housing Assembly (RHA). Staffed by the GWRC, the RHA serves as an advisory group of volunteers in partnership with multi-sector stakeholders related to health and housing. Composed of an overarching consortium of housing interests, the RHA enhances regional coordination, communication, and effectiveness toward overall housing conditions in Planning District 16.
