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Manassas

Manassas Repairs Water Main Break Affecting Jennie Dean Elementary

By Uriah Kiser
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“The Electric and Street Departments worked together to install a new traffic pole, damaged by an accident this morning, and get traffic lights up and running at Liberia Avenue and Quarry Road,” the City of Manassas posted. “The Water and Sewer Department finished repairing a water main break that affected Jennie Dean Elementary School.”

Earlier in the day, Manassas City Public Schools announced that water to Jennie Dean Elementary would be turned off at 11 a.m. due to the break. City crews have since completed repairs, restoring water service and resolving the issue that temporarily disrupted school operations.

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Newslinks

Stafford County Issues Elevated Fire Danger Advisory

By Uriah Kiser

“Heads up: Please don’t BURN anything outside today. Stafford is under an elevated fire advisory,” Stafford County Government announced. “The combination of recent dry conditions, low relative humidity and windy conditions will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of fires today.”

 

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Manassas Park

Manassas Park City Library Offers Fine Forgiveness for Food Donations

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Manassas Park City Government]

“Got fines? Clear ’em with canned goods! 🥫📚 Donate non-perishable food at Manassas Park City Library November 1–15 and get $3 off fines per item!” Manassas Park City Library posted. “Donations support NVFS Hunger Resource Center.”

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Newslinks

Stafford High School Class of 1975 Celebrates 50th Reunion

By Uriah Kiser

“A special shout-out to the Stafford High School Class of 1975 as they celebrate their 50th Reunion!” Stafford County Public Schools posted. “This class holds a unique place in our history: they were the last class to graduate from Stafford High School when it was located in the building we now know as Edward E. Drew Middle School.”

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Newslinks

Emergency response drill scheduled at Freedom Middle School tonight

By Uriah Kiser

 

“A multi-agency emergency crisis response drill with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, and FBI will take place in the evening on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Freedom Middle School,” Spotsylvania County Public Schools posted. “As part of the drill, there will be multiple Sheriff’s Office and FBI vehicles to include helicopters at the school during that time.”

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Newslinks

Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings Issued as Temperatures Drop

By Uriah Kiser

“Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings have been issued for portions of the area as winds decrease with high pressure building in,” the National Weather Service announced. “Lows tonight will fall into the low to mid 30s with sheltered valleys in the 20s.”

Residents are advised to protect sensitive vegetation by covering plants or bringing them indoors. The advisory applies to parts of the Mid-Atlantic region, with conditions expected to moderate by the weekend.

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Stafford

Stafford Supervisor Monica Gary Charged in Domestic Assault Involving Juvenile, Alcohol Cited

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Supervisor Monica Gary — a former stripper who won election to the Board of Supervisors in 2021 — is facing a domestic assault charge stemming from an incident at her home.

A Stafford County Sheriff’s Office report shows deputies were called to Gary’s home shortly after midnight on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for a domestic disturbance. The report lists the case as Assault & Battery – Family Member under Virginia Code 18.2-57.2, a Class 1 misdemeanor. Alcohol use was noted as a contributing factor, and a juvenile was involved.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg moves closer to 2-way street plan

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg’s plan to convert several downtown one-way streets into two-way traffic—and add new bike lanes and pedestrian upgrades—now carries an estimated $7.7 million price tag, according to new engineering data presented to the city’s Planning Commission on October 22.

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No Charges Filed in Fatal July Officer-Involved Shooting in Woodbridge, Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser

“The independent review into the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 17, 2025, in the area of Garza Way and Potomac Mills Cir in the Woodbridge area of Prince William County involving members of the Prince William County Police Department has been completed,” Prince William County Police announced. “After a thorough evaluation, Amy Ashworth determined that no charges will be sought against the officer involved.”

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Prince William

Teachers’ Union in Trouble: PWEA PAC Slapped With $1K Fine as Members Revolt

By Uriah Kiser

The Virginia Department of Elections has fined the Prince William Political Action Committee of Educators $1,000 for failing to file a required campaign finance report — the latest controversy to surface as the Prince William Education Association (PWEA) remains under state control and faces growing calls for transparency.

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