Obituaries

Joyce Ann Light died on March 5, 2021 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abington, Virginia at the age of 74. Born September 25, 1946 in Alexandria, Virginia, Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed playing bingo, listening to country music, and dancing. Joyce is predeceased by her husband Bill, daughter […]


News

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office last week received several reports of a law enforcement impersonator scam.

The scam involves an individual falsely claiming to be a Stafford Sheriff’s Office deputy. The caller tells the victim that they have missed jury duty and they are in trouble with the law. The caller provides a fake badge number in an attempt to appear legitimate. They further state that the victim is wanted for “Failure to Attend Jury Duty” and “Contempt of Court”.


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On Thursday, March 11, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will shift all traffic on Route 17 southbound at the bridge over Dragon Run to the left travel lane so that construction can continue to improve the bridge.

After Route 17 southbound traffic is shifted to the left travel lane, the right travel lane will become a permanent 24-hour single lane closure until the project is complete in Aug. 2021.


Features

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) today announced that registration for the 46th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) opens to the public on Wednesday, March 10 at noon Eastern.

The 2021 MCM Weekend is currently scheduled as a virtual event with runners from across the country participating in the MCM, MCM50K or MCM10K from October 1 through November 11. Ambitious runners can once again sign up for the Semper Fidelis Challenge, a two-event challenge including either the Historic Half or the Devil Dog Double in May 2021 and the MCM or the MCM50K in October 2021. Runners may also pursue the Trifecta, a unique opportunity to participate in and complete all three MCM Weekend distances within the designated timeframe.


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COVIDsmart, a digital health study designed to examine the many impacts of COVID- 19 on individuals and their communities launched today, with an open call for participation. The study welcomes participants from all walks of life across Virginia to share information on how the pandemic has affected their lives, even if they have not had COVID-19.

The initiative is sponsored by EVMS-Sentara Healthcare Analytics and Delivery Science Institute (HADSI), George Mason University (Mason), and health technology company Vibrent Health who are leading the initiative to gather information to help participants, researchers and public health entities better understand and address the impacts of the pandemic and future health crises.


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