Occoquan, Va. — Residents gathered Sunday night at the Ebenezer Baptist Church on the corner of Washington and Commerce streets in Occoquan to attend the annual Town Blessing. This blessing, held by the church’s Reverend Lundy, was a chance for residents to come together to ring in some Christmas cheer and give thanks.
Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Ken Cuccinelli, Attorney General of Virginia; and James W. McJunkin, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office, made the announcement after sentencing by United States District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema.
Pierre was convicted by a federal jury on Sept. 8, 2011. According to court documents, Pierre was the office manager and office administrator for First Call Home Health, a home health care business that provided home health aides and private duty nursing care to individuals so they may remain at home rather than in a hospital or nursing facility. First Call received payment for its home health services provided to Medicaid-eligible individuals through the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), which is responsible for paying medical service producers for care and services received by Medicaid recipients in Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Transportation sponsors the patrols which help stranded drivers with tire changes, jump starting cars, water for overheating radiators, and can give up to one gallon of gas for those who’ve run out of fuel.
The marked VDOT trucks also assist emergency responders with managing traffic congestion when incidents occur, said VDOT spokeswoman Kelly Hannon.
The minor league baseball team has partnered with ACTS in Dumfries to collect canned goods and toys for residents in ACTS temporary shelter in Dumfries. Those who bring five or more items will receive a discount in the team store also located at the stadium.
Children who come will have a chance to get a photo with Santa Slam, who serves as the team’s mascot during the regular season and normally goes by Uncle Slam.
Manassas, Va. — The Christmas tree in Old Town Manassas will once again be lit up for the holiday season with the help of New York City firefighters.
The tree lighting will take place tonight at 6:30 outside the Manassas Museum, but the festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with holiday music and the arrival of Santa Claus, according to city officials.
The 23-year-old victim was riding in the area of Prince William Parkway and Liberia Avenue at 7:42 p.m. Wednesday when a car pulled up and the occupants inside began telling racial slurs at the rider, said police.
Two of the three occupants inside the car got out and assaulted the man, said police. The rider suffered minor injuries and the attackers fled as soon as police arrived.
The failure of the Congressional “super-committee” to achieve consensus on reducing the U.S. budget deficit by $1.2 trillion over the next ten years will trigger automatic cuts in federal expenditures. This will have profound implications for the world, the nation, and the Potomac Communities.
As things currently stand, half of the budget cuts are to come from non-defense expenditures, the other half from the defense budget. If these cuts were to happen, not only would government services we have come to rely on be affected, but we would also run the risk of limiting our military and diplomatic options in an unsettled world.
Stafford County, Va. –– For the first time in over a decade, the Stafford County Board of Supervisors will appoint a new member.
Board Chairman Mark Dudenhefer is leaving for his new job in Virginia’s House of Delegates, representing residents in Prince William and Stafford counties in Virginia’s 2nd House District. He’ll step down from the board Dec. 31 in time for the next session of the General Assembly in Richmond on Jan. 12.
By Stephanie Tipple
For PotomacLocal.com
Occoquan, Va. — Now that the holiday season is in full swing for many, this time of year can be a major hardship for many families. With the economy still on rocky soil, many families cannot afford to purchase the basic amenities and all of the gifts for their children and family members , but Occoquan residents and merchants are working together to bring the holiday cheer to these disadvantaged families.
Prince William County, Va. — While the holidays are on the minds of many area residents, it won’t be long until state legislators head back to Richmond to convene the 2012 General Assembly on Jan. 12. The annual meeting of the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate, the primary lawmaking bodies in the state, each year introduce new legislation that, if ultimately passed, is signed into law by the governor.
Prince William County officials have made it clear what legislative priorities they support for the upcoming session:
