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This week, efforts to curb indoor smoking in Virginia took a major step towards becoming law when the House of Delegates approved House Bill 1842 on a 72 to 27 bipartisan vote. The measure introduced by Delegate Mark L. Keam (D-Fairfax) now heads to the State Senate for its consideration.
“As Virginians continue to shelter at home due to COVID, I hear from constituents who live in apartments or condos concerned that their neighbors who smoke are making things even worse for their physical and mental health,” said Del. Keam. “My bill offers new tools for property owners to tackle this public health issue by requiring smoking residents to stop second-hand toxins from spreading on their premises and harming neighbors.”
Prince William County has adopted key changes in curbside yard waste collection, as well as new rules for collecting recyclables at apartment buildings
As part of the change, the county’s yard waste program will be seasonal, running from March through December, but will not take effect until October 2021 to allow waste haulers time to equip and staff appropriately.
Deputies recently located a suicidal man and connected him with mental health providers.
On Tuesday, January 19 at 6:19 p.m., deputies were dispatched to an attempted suicide at the Mine Road commuter lot. The witness reported observing a parked vehicle with a hose running from the exhaust pipe into the vehicle’s window. When the witness tried to make contact at the vehicle, the suicidal subject put the vehicle in gear and drove away.
Armed Robbery – On January 14 at 4:55PM, officers responded to the 2400 block of the Prince William Pkwy in Woodbridge, near a Target store, to investigate a robbery.
The victim, a 30-year-old man, reported to police that he arranged to sell a PlayStation 5 to an unknown individual via the social media app Facebook Messenger. While at the above location, the victim gave the suspect the console to inspect before the transaction was completed.
Free coronavirus testing is available for anyone who lives or works in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park.
Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, or the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results.
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Alice Gertrude Caton passed away at her home on January 19, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.
Alice was born in Washington, DC on August 16, 1937. She was predeceased by her parents, James Arthur Caton and Beulah May Walker Caton; her brothers, James Daniel Caton and John Leo Caton; and her sisters, Margaret Caton Sisson and Mary Agnes Caton Opal.
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Retired Msgt. Edward “Eddie” Aloysious McAvoy formerly of Woodbridge, VA was called home on the 16th day of January 2021. Eddie was a 21 year decorated veteran who served in Vietnam and was recognized for his charity to organizations such as the Fire Fighters Organization, the VFW, and the DAV. He is survived by his […]
The 94 Prince William crossing guards play a major role in keeping children safe throughout the school year.
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently named Feb. 10, 2021, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day to recognize the highly qualified, trained professional corps of dedicated men and women who protect children and teach them pedestrian safety.