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Prince William

Spashdown holding final job fair of 2023 season

By Uriah Kiser
Splashdown Water Park

Prince William County Parks and Rec: “School is out next week and if you or someone you know hasn’t secured that summer job yet now is the perfect time! We’re having one last Lifeguard Hiring Event on Thursday, June 15, from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at SplashDown Waterpark!”

“Lifeguard Hiring Event, Thursday, June 15, 2023, 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M., SplashDown Waterpark, 7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr., Manassas, VA 20109”

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Fairfax

Kizielewicz named Workhouse Interim President and CEO

By Uriah Kiser
Kizielewicz

Workhouse Arts Center: “The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. (WAF), which operates the Workhouse Arts Center, announced today that it has named Rachel Kizielewicz as its new Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Kizielewicz, an experienced executive, artist, and strong supporter of the Workhouse, officially began her role on Monday, June 5th.”

“Rachel Kizielewicz comes to the Workhouse as an artist, with 20 years of experience in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Rachel first joined the Workhouse as a member of the Board of Directors. She steps into the role of Interim President and CEO with a love for the organization and a deep commitment to its future. Believing in the Workhouse’s ability to be a thriving, vibrant arts center, Rachel understands the important roles that each group of stakeholders plays in the Workhouse Arts Center’s success.”

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News

Couple faces charges after DUI crash

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Stafford County sheriff]

“Deputy S.C. Jett responded to the crash as other deputies searched the area. It was determined the vehicle was traveling Northbound on Truslow Road when it crossed the double yellow line, and exited the roadway. The vehicle drove through a residential fence, before ending its journey when it struck a power pole.”

“The male driver was charged with driving under the influence, two counts of obstruction of justice, hit and run, refusal, failure to maintain control of a vehicle, as well as, driving without insurance. He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $4,000 secured bond. The female passenger was charged with failure to report an accident with unattended property damage by a passenger, obstruction of justice, as well as, public intoxication. She was held on a $2,000 secured bond.”

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Features

FredNats to host MLB Home Run Derby X

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced plans to host MLB Home Run Derby X events in two Minor League Baseball stadiums in August, marking the first two activations to take place in the United States since MLB introduced Home Run Derby X last year in London, Mexico City and Seoul.”

“2009 American League All-Star and 2010 World Series Champion Nick Swisher and 2013 World Series Champion and 13-year MLB veteran Jonny Gomes will participate in the Hartford event. Gomes will be joined by a yet-to-be-named MLB legend for the event in Fredericksburg.”

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News

Mitchell seeks GOP nomination for Stafford Treasurer; focused on customer service

By Uriah Kiser

Heather Mitchell is seeking the GOP nomination for Stafford County Treasurer.

Mitchell already works in the treasurer’s office as a chief deputy to outgoing treasurer Laura Rudy, who chose not to run for re-election after serving since 2008. Rudy endorsed Mitchell when she announced her retirement in December 2022.

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Prince William

Driver pulls gun in Woodbridge road rage

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “Brandishing a Firearm | Road Rage Related – On June 9 at 6:56PM, officers responded to the area of Potomac Club Pkwy and Richmond Hwy. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a brandishing. The investigation revealed the victim, a 21-year-old woman, was driving in the above area when she was involved in a road rage incident with the driver of a dark-colored Hyundai Sonata. During the incident, the driver brandished a firearm towards the victim before driving away. At no point during the encounter were shots fired. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 40 years old with brown hair.”

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Business

Stafford sups make business wishlist: ‘I spend a crap-ton of money outside the county’

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Administrator Randal Vosburg used a new online tool for polling county supervisors about what type of development they would like to see around the county courthouse.

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Schools

Manassas partners with NOVA, to fund technical training, professional certifications for residents

By Uriah Kiser
Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

“Our innovative program raises awareness about the advantages of skills training and eliminates cost as a barrier to getting it,” said Patrick Small, Economic Development Director for the City of Manassas. “We have high-tech, high-wage jobs open with world-class employers in our community that don’t require college degrees,” he added. “We want our residents to get our jobs and are investing local resources to make that happen.”

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News

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

By Uriah Kiser

National Weather Service: “A Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms expected today over far southern Maryland and portions of the central Chesapeake Bay. A Marginal Risk expected today between U.S. 15 and southern Maryland, including the metros of Baltimore and Washington D.C.”

“Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.”

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News

Deputies nab Foxwood Village knifepoint robber

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County sheriff: “On June 2nd at approximately 8:37 p.m., deputies responded to an attempted robbery on Foxwood Drive. The victim was able to flee from the suspect during the incident. Less than 20 minutes later, deputies responded to Vista Woods Road for a successful robbery.

“Since June 2nd, both deputies and detectives have been working nonstop to identify the suspects involved as two more knife point robberies were committed, most recently on June 8th.”

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