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More Bikers Than Walkers Expected to Use County’s First Pedestrian Bridge

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William Times: “Located about a mile from the nearest residential areas, Prince William County’s first pedestrian bridge, which recently opened as part of a new intersection on Va. 234, might seem oddly placed.

The area is not known for foot traffic. But the $12 million bridge connects the Va. 234 bike trail — one of the most used in the county — to the Liberia Avenue commercial area, which is why it is needed, county officials say.”

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Updated: Deputies Search for Stabbing Suspect at Stafford Trailer Park

By Uriah Kiser

Deputies are currently at Crystal Lake Mobile Home Park in Stafford County following a stabbing, searching for suspect Jamie Flores, and providing additional security for local students. Crystal Lake is on Courage Lane, off Route 1, in the Widewater area of Stafford County.

Press release:

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Manassas

Manassas Regional Airport Secures Nearly $400K in Virginia Aviation Board Grants, Aims for Commercial Flights

By Uriah Kiser

We expect an update on service plans next month, which could begin as early as next year. We still don’t know what airline will provide the service or to which destinations.

Airport spokeswoman Jolene Berry provided more information on how the grant funding will be spent:

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Sentara Century Building Closed Today Due to Gas Leak

By Uriah Kiser
Image: Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Building

The Sentara Century Building at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge is closed today due to a gas leak affecting all medical appointments at this location. There are plans to update the reopening status later this afternoon.

The Sentara Century Building houses several specialty medical offices, including the Sentara Advanced Imaging Center Century, Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center, Sentara Internal Medicine Physicians, Sentara Surgery Specialists, and the Sentara Therapy Center Century. These facilities provide a range of services, from advanced imaging and cancer resources to internal medicine, surgical specialties, and therapeutic treatments, catering to the diverse medical needs of the community.

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Manassas Park Football Issues a Warning with New Team Motto

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Anushka Srivastav on Unsplash

Insidenova.com: “The Manassas Park High School football team has adopted a new motto this season. They call it RTH, which means “Ruin Their Homecoming.”

Cougars second-year head coach Mark Teague came up with the slogan after he had to explain to his players why opponents scheduled them last season for their homecoming games on at least two occasions.”

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Updated: Woman’s Body Found After Boat Capsized on Potomac River

By Uriah Kiser

Updated 10 a.m. — Police found the body of an unidentified woman in the Potomac River on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

After a pontoon boat capsized, the woman was found near Fairview Beach in King George County. The boat launched from Hope Springs Marina on Aquia Creek in Stafford.

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Manassas School Board Candidate Forum Tonight

By Uriah Kiser

The event will be held at 9118 Wharton Court and live-streamed. All Manassas School Board candidates, including Zella Jones, Suzanne Seaberg, Allie Forkell, Dayna Miles, Maidy Whitesell, Diana Brown, Javanese Hailey, and Christina Brooks, have been invited.

Democrats endorse Seaberg (incumbent), Jones, and Brown. Republicans endorse Forkell, Miles, Whitsell, and Hailey. Brooks (incumbent) is running as an independent.

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Fredericksburg

UMW to Host Public Debate Between Congressional Candidates Anderson and Vindman

By Uriah Kiser
Vindman / Anderson

 

The University of Mary Washington will host a public debate on October 2, 2024, between Derrick Anderson (R) and Eugene Vindman (D), candidates for Virginia’s Seventh Congressional District. The event, co-sponsored by local organizations, will be held at Dodd Auditorium and available for viewing via Zoom.

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