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Occoquan to light Christmas Tree Saturday, November 19

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Join us in the Town of Occoquan this Saturday, November 19, for our annual town tree lighting and shop late event. While you shop from 4:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. you will be able to enjoy an adult beverage from participating restaurants as you stroll the streets of town.

Occoquan will be decorated for the holidays, the New Dominion Choraliers will perform, and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. River Mill Park will host fire pits for roasting marshmallows, with s’more packets and hot cocoa also available for purchase. Of course, don’t forget to stop in front of Town Hall (314 Mill Street) at 6 p.m. (note the time change from prior years) for the annual lighting of the town tree.

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Health

Flu season ramps up, more coming to ER

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Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg

Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) and Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) are seeing signs that the flu season may be worse than in recent years. More people are seeking care in emergency rooms and urgent care centers for influenza-like illness. RAHD has seen multiple outbreaks of confirmed and suspected influenza in schools and other settings across the district. Both MWHC and RAHD are urging residents to follow precautions to slow the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses.

“We have already seen large flu outbreaks locally, which is unusual this early in November,” said Olugbenga Obasanjo, MD, Health Director at RAHD. “The actions we were taking to protect against COVID-19 for the past two years also protected against the flu. Because of the low spread of flu for the last two years, people do not have the immunity built up to provide protection against the influenza virus, which is part of the reason we are already seeing increased flu activity this year.”

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Stafford County Government to close for Veterans Day, November 11, 2022

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Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, for Veterans Day.

The courts will also be closed. Both locations of the residential and commercial services of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will remain open.

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Volunteers plant trees along Occoquan Reservoir

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The newly-planted trees on county-owned land near the bridge crossing the Occoquan Reservoir are just saplings, but in time, they will grow and create a little ecosystem.

“After probably the second year, you’ll start seeing birds on the young trees,” said Tim Hughes, environmental specialist with Prince William County Public Works Environmental Services Division. “Then, the natural vegetation and grasses start growing. Once the forest grows in, after about five years, it looks natural.”

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Stafford County seeks feedback on transportation survey

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Va. 610 at I-95 in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

Stafford County continues to supplement the transportation work planned by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). While VDOT bears the responsibility for the majority of Virginia roads, Stafford has taken a bigger role in assisting with traffic problems in the county in recent years.

Stafford is beginning the process of creating its first Transportation Master Plan to guide future county transportation projects and investment decisions to improve county roads. Stafford seeks the community’s input to decide which projects to plan and build in the coming years and invites the public to take the transportation survey.

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Tourists spent $54 million in Manassas last year

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Recently released data from the Virginia Tourism Corporation on the economic impact of visitors in Virginia reports a major increase in visitor spending in the City of Manassas. During 2021, visitor spending in the City reached $54 million, a 14.5% increase from pre-pandemic levels and up 36% year-over-year.

Tourism is a major contributor to the Manassas economy, supporting over 460 jobs with an annual payroll of $13.6 million while generating more than $2.4 million in local taxes in 2021.

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Tomorrow: Police offering free catalytic converter etching

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The Prince William County Police Department is partnering with G&C Tire & Auto Service to provide a free catalytic converter etching for Prince William County residents.

Bring your privately-owned vehicles to the G&C Tire & Auto Service, 11707 Pump Station Way, near Manassas, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free etching on your catalytic converter.

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Flags for Heroes returns to Manassas Museum in honor of veterans, first responders

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The Bull Run Rotary Club will display the 7th annual “Flags for Heroes” in Manassas from Friday, November 4, to Sunday, November 13. The flags honor Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, Front-Line Workers, and Local First Responders.

The Rotary Club displays the flags on the Manassas Museum lawn at 9109 Prince William Street. The public opening ceremony will be held on Friday, November 3rd at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn, located at 9101 Prince William Street, with remarks from Rotary District 7610 Governor Sheila Brennan.

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Stafford hosting 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

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Stafford County will host its Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Stafford Government Center campus on Friday, December 2, 2021. The public is invited to enjoy a time of fellowship and fun, including a visit from Santa, caroling, holiday music, and food trucks. New this year will be a European-style Christmas market with vendors and artisans.

Last year’s event drew over 2,000 people prompting Stafford County to establish the Christmas tree lighting as an annual event. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better to firmly establish the lighting as a Stafford County tradition.

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