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Former Occoquan Mayor June Randolph dies at 101

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From left in 2009: Lorraine Musselman, Bobbie Frank, Alice Gardner, and June Randolph.

Former Occoquan Mayor June Randolph passed away at age 101.

Current Mayor Earnie Porta announced her death in a newsletter to constituents. Randolph served as Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, Town Council member, member of the Architectural Review Board, member and Chair of the Planning Commission, and Town Mayor (1962-1963). In 1989 the town declared April 15 June Randolph Day and made her honorary Town Sargeant with the result that June had then served in every office existing in the Town of Occoquan at that time, said Porta.

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Boy, 15, charged in Woodbridge double homicide

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The investigation revealed that the victims and other acquaintances, including the accused, had gathered inside the apartment. At one point during the encounter, shots were fired, and both victims were struck, police said.

The two victims were located deceased by officers later that day while investigating a call for service at another apartment.

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NAACP pushes minorities to get coronavirus vaccine

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Sentara is now processing coronavirus tests at a newly-created laboratory in Norfolk. [Photo: Sentara Healthcare]

This organization, known as the Virginia Safe and Healthy Communities Coalition, used the conference held at Shiloh Baptist Church to announce the COVID-19 Mobile Public Health Education Unit launch. The unit will promote vaccine clinics, testing sites, and recommendations made by the Center for Disease Control, such as wearing masks and washing hands statewide.

The coalition’s message will be mainly aimed at African-American communities in the commonwealth who may not have taken the vaccine or any precautions against the coronavirus.

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Commanders purchase 200 acres in Woodbridge for possible new stadium

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Virginia’s most considerable commuter lot could soon be home to the Washington Commanders Football Team (formerly Redskins).

The Associated Press reports the team purchased 200 acres of land in Woodbridge to house a new stadium, practice facility, amphitheater, shops, and restaurants. A concept map shows the Commander’s facility replacing the Horner Road Commuter Lot, the state’s largest, at Interstate 95 and Prince William Parkway, and the Telegraph Road lot, just across the street.

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Rail Buffs: Volunteers needed for upcoming Heritage Railway Festival

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Photo: Historic Manassas, Inc.

Submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – Calling all railroad enthusiasts!  Historic Manassas is hosting the Heritage Railway Festival on June 4, and volunteers aged 16+ are needed from 6:30 am to 4 pm.  Duties include setup, giving directions, check-in performers, providing security, and post-event tear down/cleanup.  Be part of the team and the 501st Legion Storm Troopers, Rufus & Friends, magician Tyler Reed and hundreds of Rail Buffs!  To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/3eYrYt1.  Questions?  Please email [email protected] for more information.  Please visithttps://bit.ly/3G5Gs7c to learn more about this family-friendly event.

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Chamber changes: Nationwide search for Prince William CEO to begin soon

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Debbie Jones

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce says it will scour the U.S. to find its new CEO.

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Gun in school: Potomac High School SRO arrests 15-year-old

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On Thursday, May 19 at 8:19. a.m., the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Potomac High School, 3401 Panther Pride Drive in Woodbridge was notified by school personnel that there was a student with a gun inside the school.

The investigation revealed that another student was inside a bathroom when a different student, later identified as the accused, brandished a firearm under a bathroom stall.

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Madonna House blaze: Businesses, residents help 34 displaced seniors

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[Photo: Rick Horner]

There were 34 individuals from the senior apartment complex in Fredericksburg that were displaced and relocated on May 17 to the Clarion Choice Hotel in Central Park, Fredericksburg. Since then, the Fredericksburg Department of Social Services (DSS) has been on-site at the Clarion and working with many religious and community partner organizations to find alternative housing plans.

Those organizations include, but are not limited to, the Continuum of Care, Micah Ministries, Healthy Generations, and the American Red Cross.

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Stafford high school seniors turn tassels during 2022 graduation ceremonies

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Graduates turn their tassels to symbolize that they are graduates of Stafford County Public Schools [Photo: Stafford County Public Schools]

High school seniors at all five Stafford County Public Schools graduated on Saturday, May 21. The ceremonies were held at the schools, starting at 8 a.m.

For the remainder of the students, the last day of school is Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

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