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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — This year’s Prince William Recycles Day [on Oct. 20], a local celebration of American Recycles Day, brought a record 850 guests to the annual landfill event. The accompanying paper shred also broke a record with more 500 citizens that took advantage of the paper shred service at the Landfill and the Balls Ford Road facility.
Virginia Railway Express is working to determine which on federal holidays to offer limited service.
A recent test on Columbus Day has yielded no service this upcoming Veterans Day. The state’s only commuter railroad issued an explanation to its riders via email:
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Members of the Dale City Lions Club roared today as they helped to clean up area roads.
Meet Midnight!
We think she’s some sort of Boston Terrier mix as she’s quite small. She’s really adorable when she’s running because she has short legs and a long body so she almost bunny hops.
Sean Nelson will lead the Virginia Department of Transportation’s efforts in its Frederickburg region, to include operations in Stafford County.
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Prince William & Manassas Best Kept: Holiday events
The magic of the holiday season is almost upon us and what better place to celebrate holiday traditions both past and present than in Prince William & Manassas. While the area boasts numerous tree lightings and parades like Merry Old Town in Manassas, there are also a variety of unique holiday programs that draw on our region’s rich history and give residents and visitors a glimpse into the past.
QUANTICO, Va. — Officials at Quantico report someone may be trying to get unauthorized access to the Navy’s secured internet service, or NMCI.
In a statement, base officials said some users have received a phone call from the would-be hackers warning them that their computers could crash, that remote access to their machines will be required to stave off any problems.
WOODBRIDGE,Va. — Police say they are looking for an armed man that robbed a 7-Eleven store.
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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A police pursuit in Stafford today ended with the suspect bumming a ride from a customer at a corner market.
A small compact car was spotted by a sheriff’s deputy speeding, headed west on Courthouse Road near Colonial Forge High School. When the driver of the car crossed a double line, passed a tractor trailer, and continued speeding, the deputy turned around and pursued the driver about 9:30 a.m., said authorities.
