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VDOT replacing stormwater pipes in Nokesville

Published October 22, 2018 at 3:27PM

NOKESVILLE – (Press Release) Hazelwood Drive between Carriage Ford Road and Fleetwood Drive will be closed to through traffic (weather permitting) from 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 to replace several stormwater pipes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Residents and businesses within the closure area, emergency vehicles and school buses will have access to the closed portion of Hazelwood Drive; however, they will not be able to go beyond the points of pipe replacement in either direction (see the attached map for the locations of the four pipes and the days crews are scheduled to work on them).

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Development, education, public safety key to Davis-Younger’s platform

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2018 at 10:42PM

The Manassas City Council is made up of seven members, and this year, three seats are up for grabs. Michelle Davis-Younger is one of six looking to fill a seat.

Two Democrats — Ken Elston and Rex Parr — and three Republicans — Amalfi Arias, Marc Aveni and Theresa Coates Ellis — are also in the running.

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Updated: 15-year-old jailed after gun threat to Manassas schools

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2018 at 10:33PM | Updated October 22, 2018 at 12:01PM

MANASSAS — Police in Manassas say there will be more officers outside city schools on Monday after someone posted a social media threatening a shooting at both Osbourn High and Baldwin Intermediate schools.

From Manassas police:

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Fire breaks out at Aquia Town Center apartment

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2018 at 10:30PM

STAFFORD — (Press Release) Personnel from the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched to the area of Town Square Circle at the Aquia Town Center for a reported apartment fire.

The fire was received by the Stafford County Emergency Communications Center at 3:30 a.m. The first unit on the scene was from the Aquia Harbour station four minutes later and reported a fire on a 4th floor balcony.

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Call to Action: Thanksgiving and other volunteer help needed

By Potomac Local News

Published October 21, 2018 at 4:00AM

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Good Morning Prince William – Thanksgiving is right around the corner and ACTS in Dumfries is looking for lots of volunteers to help with their Operation Turkey program. Please email Tamika at: [email protected] for all the specifics. · House of Mercy also needs lots of help and food donations year-round to feed over 400 […]

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Potomac Local Football Friday: Oct. 19, 2018 recap

By Potomac Local News

Published October 20, 2018 at 9:14AM

Hylton pounds out steady beat in win over Battlefield

A sigh of relief undoubtedly filled the air in Hylton’s locker room after Friday’s 16-13 win against Battlefield in a Virginia high school football matchup at C.D. Hylton High School in Woodbridge.

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Woodbridge sexual assault investigation leads to arrest, multiple charges

By Potomac Local News

Published October 19, 2018 at 4:27PM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On October 17, detectives with the Special Victims Unit, in conjunction with detectives from the Intel Unit, Robbery Unit, and Special Investigations Bureau, charged a man, identified as Damion Jalil PETERSON, in connection to the sexual assault that occurred in the 12200 block of Stevenson Ct in Woodbridge on July 25. […]

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Shots fired into Manassas home

By Potomac Local News

Published October 19, 2018 at 12:03PM

From the Manassas police public information office:

Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling

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Free training on management of universal wastes and hazardous waste disposal

By Potomac Local News

Published October 19, 2018 at 5:00AM | Updated October 19, 2018 at 7:15AM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) Free training on the management of universal wastes and hazardous waste disposal will be held on Monday, October29 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fairfax County I-66 Transfer Station/Recycling Center. Northern Virginia facility managers, property managers and apartment managers that deal with disposal of fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, thermostats, or electronics should attend this training sponsored by AERC.

A complimentary lunch and snacks are included. Space is limited. Register online at www.knowtoxics.com.

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Threats made toward police and vehicle

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2018 at 4:55PM

WOODBRIDGE – (Press Release) On October 17 at 3:45PM, officers responded to investigate threats made towards police involving an individual residing in the 2900 block of Williamsburg Ct in Woodbridge (22191). The investigation revealed that a man, later identified as the accused, call the Prince William County Public Safety Communications Center to inquire about a family vehicle that was towed. During the conversation with the call taker, the accused made threats to harm the police officer who towed the vehicle, as well as, threats to burn the vehicle at the tow lot where it was being stored. Officers were able to identify the accused who was located at his residence in the above area and detained without incident. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Richard Benard DENNEY, was arrested.

Arrested on October 17: