Updated 1 p.m. April 19 — Former Gainesville District Supervisor John Stirrup collapsed at tonight’s Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting on April 18, 2023.
According to sources, Stirrup, who is running for the House of Delegates District 21 seat in Haymarket, was rushed to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, where he’s lying in intensive care.
A NOVEC employee was shocked and flown to a hospital this afternoon.
This afternoon at 4:37 PM, units were dispatched to the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) Innovation Substation, located in the 9300 block of Godwin Drive, for a report of an individual who was electrocuted. A NOVEC employee, working on equipment, was accidentally electrocuted. The employee was rescued by fire and rescue personnel approximately 16’ in the air on a manlift. The adult male victim was flown by helicopter to an area trauma center for evaluation.
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Happy Tuesday! With wedding season upon us, here is a special tip from Tang’s Alterations in Manassas, so you’ll know what to pack in your emergency wedding day kit!
Police said the general manager of the Potomac Shores Golf Club near Dumfries could have been using his phone to film women for months.
Town residents, who must go to the post office to pick up their mail, may still do so. Meanwhile, the postal service encourages residents who have other USPS businesses to go to other post offices in Woodbridge or Lorton. A statement from the USPS is posted below.
Meanwhile, the USPS did not provide PLN with a damage estimate or if a police investigation led to charges. Occoquan Police Chief and Town Manager Adam Linn referred us to the postal service for those answers, saying it’s a federal case because the post office is a federal facility.
The National Park Service will begin improving wastewater systems at Prince William Forest Park’s campgrounds this summer.
The work will require periodic closures at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground and Oak Ridge Campground and the extended closure of Cabin Camp 3. These improvements will ensure that Prince William Forest Park can continue to welcome visitors to these campgrounds into the future, providing a convenient and fun experience for all.
Today’s Take Me-Home-Tuesday pets post comes from the Prince William County Animal Service Center at 14807 Bristow Road, Manassas.
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]
Greetings, Prince William – Mark your calendars! City of Manassas Park Community Services is holding a Community Day on April 22, 10 am-2 pm at Manassas Park City Hall, 100 Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park! They need lots of volunteers aged 18+ beginning at 8 am. Duties include set up, welcome table, water table, support various vendor tables, parking, children’s activities and clean up. While bilingual skills in Spanish are not required, they are welcome and helpful in supporting this event. The event will be held rain or shine (moved to Manassas Park High School in case of rain). This promises to be a fun-filled day, and you’ll feel great as you share the resources and services Manassas Park offers its residents! Please email [email protected] for more information.
You can help cut the risk of injuries or death from home fires! American Red Cross needs volunteers to support the Sound the Alarm rally in Triangle on April 29, 9 am-3 pm. Partnering with the Prince William County Fire Department, volunteers will visit homes to install free smoke alarms and share home fire safety education materials. Families and friends welcome! Training will be provided on-site so previous experience is not needed. It promises to be a fun day of preparing families against home fires and making the community safer. Supplies such as smoke alarms, a drill, educational materials, and a map of your route for the day will be provided. You’ll feel great knowing you’re providing a valuable service to your community and helping to save lives! Please visit https://rdcrss.org/3U83BN6 for more information.
Tomorrow, April 18, 2023, is decision day for the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.
Elected leaders on the board will vote to approve the county governments’ fiscal year 2024 budget and the Real Estate tax rate used to fund the $947 million spending plan. Supervisors proposed 38% percent tax hike on residents, the largest in state history.
