North Stafford, Va. — Stafford County officials announced a new class now being offered at Quantico Corporate Center, the first of what is hoped to be many to come, they said.
The University of Mary Washington will offer a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification Exam Preparation Course this fall as one of the first of what is hoped to be many courses offered at Stafford’s Research and Technology Park.
More than $33,500 was collected for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which treats over 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect people of all ages, said Stafford fire and rescue spokesman Mark Doyle.
Fire crews over the holiday weekend were, among other places, positioned along Va. 610 in North Stafford at the Stafford Marketplace, said Doyle.
The crash that took the life of a Triangle man was one of several across Virginia over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
According to insidenova.com, Dennis Dale Lockwood was killed Monday when his car flipped over while traveling on Joplin Road near Triangle. An adult female was also in the car when it crashed is expected to survive.
By KJ Mushung
Dumfries, Va. —After nearly an hour and 45 minutes of listening to public comments, most from people associated with Grace Church, the Dumfries Town Council members looked a little worn. Forty-three people from various parts of Northern Virginia pleaded with the council not to pass a proposed amendment that would require churches to obtain a conditional use permit in order to operate. This move would be too costly to the church and force Grace Church and other churches out of Dumfries, according to many who commented Tuesday evening.
Police by 3 p.m. had closed several streets around the judicial center that serves Prince William, Manassas, and Manassas Park and had evacuated everyone inside. Officials closed the courthouse for the remainder of the day, and bomb sniffing dogs were used to check the premises as well as any cars leaving courthouse, according to reports.
Just before 4 p.m., there had been no reports of any bombs found and no injuries.
The victim was running in the area of Windsong Way and Small Bear Ct., just off Stefaniga Road about just before 11 p.m., when a silver sedan passed him. He then saw the sedan turn around, turn off its headlights and drive toward him.
The victim heard an occupant of the car yell, and then the passenger brandished a handgun, put in the victim’s face and demanded money.
Authors representing Writers for a Cause will be onsite to sign your books. While the restaurant promo is for teachers, the public is encouraged to attend.
The event will take place Fri., Sept.16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cheeseburger in Paradise, 14000 Foulger Sq., Woodbridge.
Now, Stafford County authorities have launched a new initiative to stop flash mob robberies before they ever begin in that county.
“Flash Mobs bent on committing lawless acts have the potential to put the citizens of Stafford County in danger,” stated Sheriff Charles E. Jett in a press release. “Working together all of us can make sure that these types of crimes are stopped before they ever happen.”
Lake Ridge, Va. — Right-turn makers rejoice: a new right turn lane from Springwoods Drive to Old Bridge Road has opened.
The new lane now allows drivers headed to Prince William Parkway the option to turn right immediately without having to wait in what was a center multi-directional turn lane, which can now only be used to continue straight or to turn left.
North Stafford, Va. — One person was treated for smoke inhalation Monday after a fire broke out in at their home.
Fire and rescue crews from the Potomac Hills and Aquia fire stations were called to a fire at 154 Olympic Drive at 2:45 a.m. Monday, just off U.S. 1 in North Stafford.
