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Bar Louie bomb threat ends in arrest

Published November 6, 2018 at 11:19PM

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY – (Press Release) On Friday, November 2nd, Prince William County Police and Fire Marshals were dispatched to 9500 block of Liberia Avenue in Manassas regarding a bomb threat. A suspect had called in a threat to workers who notified management.

Fire Marshals and County Police arrived on-scene and began conducting a thorough investigation of the incident. This included interviews in which a suspect was identified. A warrant for the suspect was obtained and executed by the Fire Marshal’s Office.

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I-66 lane closures in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published November 6, 2018 at 11:10PM

FAIRFAX – (Press Release) Rolling lane closures are planned to occur in both directions on I-66 between Route 29 in Gainesville and Sudley Road (Route 234 Business) during daytime hours tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Thursday, Nov. 8. Crews will be refreshing lane stripes and pavement markings that were installed as part of lane shifts needed for the I-66 Outside the Beltway project.

Lane closures will take place between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Closures will begin in the morning on westbound I-66 and will switch in the afternoon to eastbound I-66.

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101 people told us who they were going to vote for and what issues are important to them

By Potomac Local News

Published November 6, 2018 at 8:49AM | Updated November 6, 2018 at 9:14AM

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2 killed in crash in front of Gar-Field High School

By Potomac Local News

Published November 5, 2018 at 10:01PM | Updated November 6, 2018 at 8:52AM

WOODBRIDGE — Two people were killed in a crash that occurred in front of Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge on Monday night.

We’re told the two male victims were pronounced dead on the scene. A third victim was taken to an area hospital where their condition remains unknown.

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Take Me Home Tuesday: Adopt a Dinosaur

By Potomac Local News

Published November 5, 2018 at 6:31PM

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O.W.L. V.F.D. says ‘everyone can work together to help reduce the number of home fire fatalities’

By Potomac Local News

Published November 5, 2018 at 6:20PM

O.W.L. V.F.D members visited more than 55 homes this weekend in the River Ridge community to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and change batteries. Residents were ready, with new batteries in hand and open doors to welcome the fire fighters.

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents that one easy step can help save their lives and the lives of those around them. Twice a year change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, test the alarms and remind friends, family, neighbors and fellow community members to do the same.

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