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Schools

30-day warning period to begin for speed cameras in school zones

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas police: “Speed enforcement cameras have been successfully installed outside Round Elementary School on Hastings Drive and Metz Middle School on Wellington Road. The cameras will be active during a thirty-minute period prior to the start of school and at dismissal.”

The active times for each school are as follows:

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News

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Sun and a few clouds with seasonable conditions today. Seasonable conditions will continue for the rest of the week.

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Prince William

2 charged in Prince William homicide; Gun sale gone bad, police said

By Uriah Kiser
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“During the encounter, the victim was shot, and the money in his possession was taken. The suspects immediately fled the scene in a separate vehicle after the altercation. The victim was located in his vehicle by responding officers and transported to an area hospital where he later died. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for the shooter, identified as Jordan Delaney SICKLES, and another associated involved in the incident, identified as Re’Kwon Nyqualin BARNETT. The accused, SICKLES, was arrested in the Manassas area by detectives the evening of August 14, while BARNETT turned himself into police a short time later.”

Arrested on August 14:

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News

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

A cold front will push through today, bringing another round of afternoon thunderstorms, a few of which may be strong to severe.

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Fairfax

Town hall to tackle panhandling problem in Fairfax, Prince William

By Uriah Kiser
Prince William County Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson

Prince William County Supervisor Jeanine Lawson: “In their dedication to address pressing concerns within the community, Prince William Supervisor Jeanine Lawson and Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity are pleased to extend an invitation to a virtual town hall event centered around the escalating issue of panhandling in Northern Virginia.”

“Panhandling has prompted community leaders from Fairfax County and Prince William to come together to explore viable solutions. The virtual town hall will provide a platform for an open dialogue among residents aiming to tackle this multifaceted issue with a shared approach.”

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Prince William

OmniRide service change takes effect August 21

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide: “OmniRide’s Service Change will take effect on Monday, August 21. Schedules for Express and Metro Express will change on that date. On August 26, 2023, OmniRide will add Saturday Service to Local mobility services in Manassas and Manassas Park.”

“OmniRide has added extended late evening Express service from D.C. to Prince William County. Three late evening trips will originate in DC on the Gainesville/L’Enfant Plaza/Navy Yard (612) route, and they will arrive at the Pentagon at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm. Riders bound for eastern Prince William can transfer to buses to the Horner Road, Telegraph Road, 234 and OmniRide Commuter Lots. 612 buses will continue to the Balls Ford, University and Heathcote Commuter Lots.”

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News

Rosies to be on Manassas Park ballot on November 7

By Uriah Kiser

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced today a formal court order has been issued placing a pari-mutuel referendum on the Manassas Park ballot on November 7.

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Originals

Residents oppose neighborhood methadone clinic; Sup walks out

By Uriah Kiser
Gary

A proposed Methadone clinic in Stafford County has residents concerned about a possible uptick in crime.

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Woodbridge man, 50, charged with DUI, held on $3,000 bond

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Express Lanes extension to south Stafford to open Thursday, August 17

By Uriah Kiser
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