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Ashworth commends police, attorneys in prosecution of domestic assault and battery suspect

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According to a press release from the commonwealth attorney’s office, on Tuesday, December 14, 2022, a Prince William County jury found Glennard Kenny McFadden guilty of both charges following a three-day jury trial in the Circuit Court. A sentencing hearing for McFadden is scheduled for April 6, 2023.

On August 14, 2016, medics and officers from the Manassas Park Police Department were dispatched to a residence in Manassas Park. Police found a victim injured with two head lacerations, one being a significant laceration to her forehead, cut to the bone.

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Girl, 12, sexually assaulted after being offered ride; driver charged

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A Manassas Park man faces charges after a 13-year-old girl said a man picked her up in a truck and sexually assaulted her.

On Thursday, December 15, detectives identified a suspect sought in connection to the sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at Prince William Parkway and Hoadly Road.

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Ridership lower, costs higher; Virginia Railway Express to increase 2024 budget

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Virginia Railway Express is higher costs and fewer riders when it goes to approve its $191 million budget during its Operations Board meeting tomorrow, December 16, 2022.

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Prince William Chamber Business of the Year nominations end Friday, Dec. 16

By Potomac Local News
JTC, Inc., business, IT, chamber of commerce, managed services, cloud
JTC, Inc. is the Prince William Chamber of Commerce "Behind the Scenes Business of the Year."

Tomorrow, Friday, December 16, is the last day to nominate a local business as the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year for 2022.

The chamber’s annual Business Awards will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 5  to  9:30 p.m. at Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club, 6901 Arthur Hills Drive in Gainesville.

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Prince William County Public Schools declare Code Orange for December 15

By Potomac Local News
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Prince William County Public Schools called a Code Orange, meaning students and teachers are expected to work from home tomorrow, Thursday, December 15.

According to the school division, school buildings and offices will be closed. Students are expected to learn asynchronously (asynchronous learning allows for independent learning or within a specific timeframe). Staff is expected to work remotely.

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Bob Weir seeking Gainesville District Supervisor seat for GOP: He’s served 5 terms Haymarket Town Council; He’ll face Alyson Satterwhite who also seeks GOP nomination

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Bob Weir (left) takes the oath of office for Haymarket Town Council.

Bob Weir announced his intent to run for the vacant Prince William Board of County Supervisors Gainesville District seat.  Supervisor Peter Candland announced his resignation from the seat effective Friday, December 16.

Weir just won a seat on the Haymarket Town Council, where he has served five terms. He’s also served five terms on the Haymarket Planning Commission and has a proven track record and reputation for achieving results for the residents of Haymarket and the Gainesville District.

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