Prince William County will spend more to protect elementary school students.
Virginia’s second-largest school district will hire security assistants at all 63 elementary schools. Qualifications for the job include high school education, prior security experience, and experience working with mentoring children. The starting pay is $39,471.
They will also have about 20 more days to pay, with taxes now due Monday, October 26. The City Council unanimously approved the reduction and payment extension during its meeting Monday, September 12.
Residents who own vehicles will receive a revised tax bill with the 15% decrease reflected, and those who have paid their personal property bill will receive a credit on their account. After October 26, they will receive a refund.
Nearly 60 new security assistants coming to Prince William County elementary schools –– Prince William County Schools will be adding new full-time school security assistants for every elementary school this year, intended to help monitor entrances to school buildings and deal with any security issues on the property. [Insidenova.com]
Manassas loses out on roundabout funds –– Manassas is once again looking for money to fund its Centreville Road roundabout and Mathis Avenue road diet after being snubbed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE grant program for the third time. [Insidenova.com]
Police in Manassas and Prince William County responded to a series of threats at schools today.
A teenager already in jail faces murder charges in connection to a July 2022 slaying in Woodbridge.
Detectives with the Violent Crimes Bureau obtained petitions for a juvenile suspect in connection to the homicide that occurred in the 16600 block of Georgetown Road in Woodbridge on July 20.
The new Park Central Library at Manassas Park City Hall opened Sunday, September 11.
Tailored specifically to the needs of the Manassas Park community, the Park Central Library is a modern-day library offering virtual reality, 3D printing, technology, programs, and services, in addition to a large collection of books, digital books, and movies.
Police: Fairfax detective arrested in Stafford, faces DUI charge — Fairfax County detective was arrested early Friday after being accused of driving while intoxicated in Stafford County, police said. [Fredericksburg.com]
Virginians set to get student loan forgiveness, but analysts say the policy could have consequences — About 12.5% of Virginia residents owe some amount of student debt that could be reduced through President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, but some scholars are warning that the plan could have some negative consequences. [The Center Square]
On March 4, detectives with the Special Victims Bureau began an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred in multiple locations in the Woodbridge (22192) area of Prince William County between January 1997 and December 2000.
The investigation revealed the victim, who was between 9-13 years of age during the above timeframe, was sexually assaulted by a family member, identified as the accused, on more than one occasion. While investigating, detectives determined the accused sexually assaulted a second family member, who was between 8-12 years of age during the above timeframe, on more than one occasion. The incidents were recently reported prompting the police investigation.
