Firm to craft strategic plan for Stafford tech park — A Charlottesville-based consulting firm will help Stafford County craft a strategic plan for its Technology and Research Park initiative. [Fredericksburg.com]
Riedel challenges Wittman for GOP nod in 1st district — There is only one game in town this year when it comes to state-run congressional primaries being held in Prince William County. [Prince William Times]
Ah, spring. With Sunday’s warm, summer-like temperatures it seemed like we were finally breaking free of winter’s long, hard grasp on our region.
Think again.
Investigators in Stafford County say a girl was nearly abducted on April 10 while walking her dog in her neighborhood.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Department provided us the following press release with details about the incident:
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — A town house in Lake Ridge burned Sunday morning.
The fire broke out at 3511 Covered Bridge Lane off Smoketown Road at 10:06 a.m. Fire crews found smoke to be showing from the roof as they arrived onto the scene. After fire crews entered the house, they found flames engulfing the second floor and attic section of house, according to a OWL Volunteer Fire Department spokeswoman.
GOP candidates to unseat Warner all live north of Fredericksburg — As Sen. Mark R. Warner raises millions for his re-election bid in what is well on its way to becoming the most expensive U.S. Senate race in Virginia history, four Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination at a convention in Roanoke in June to take on the Democrat. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]
Former Army runner wins Marine Corps 17.75K — It was a stimulating run through the twists and turns of Prince William Forest Park on Saturday for the 1,749 finishers in the Marine Corps 17.75K held in Prince William County, Va. [Marine Corps Times]
· Good morning – come join 1,000 Volunteers at the big Comcast Cares Project in Manassas on Saturday April 26th from 9am-1pm. Tons of volunteers will be cleaning up at the Boys & Girls Club, Jennie Dean School, the SERVE Shelter and the Winter Branch Trail. This is a wonderful community partnership and you can register with the project at: leadershipprincewilliam.org.
· Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers for the Annual Route 1 Clean-up on Saturday April 26th from 9am-noon. It’s safe and fun and easy way to complete your community service hours. Please call (571) 285-3772 or visit: www.kpwb.org for more info.
STAFFORD, Va. — School officials in Stafford County want to give teachers a raise.
Salary increases, to the tune of 3%, are a priority outlined in the Stafford County Public Schools proposed $273.8 million budget for fiscal year 2015, which takes effect July 1. To get there, the School Board is asking the Board of Supervisors for an additional $19.6 million to cover the costs of the raises, as well as other “unavoidable” increased costs mandated by the state to include rising healthcare, retirement, text books, and capital improvement costs.
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A jeweler in Stafford County met an unwanted, gun toting customer Thursday morning.
The owner of Darian Jewelers at 364 Garrisonville Road in North Stafford, near the Doc Stone shopping center, had just opened his doors just before 10 a.m. when a man entered the store behind him, displayed a gun, and then forced the owner to crack open the safe. Afterward, he bound the owners hands and forced him into the store’s bathroom. The suspect then made off with cash and jewelry.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — There were a few unwanted treasures found in Neabsco Creek last weekend.
