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Coates Ellis says Manassas residents need lower tax rates, Route 28 bypass

By Uriah Kiser
Coates Ellis

Theresa Coates Ellis supports the Route 28 bypass, which is an extension of Godwin Drive, which would provide a direct link for drivers who commute from western Prince William County, and points south and west like Stafford and Fauquier counties, respectively, to Route 28 in Fairfax County.

The controversial road would provide a bypass route for congested Route 28 between Manassas and the Bull Run, on the Fairfax County line, and Interstate 66, where high occupancy toll lanes are being added to reduce congestion.

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Changes proposed for student restraint and seclusion policy

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford school officials are reviewing how much time they have before notifying a parent their child was restrained at school.

The county board will entertain changes to its student restraint and seclusion policy. Under the proposal, a school must report a restraint of a child to a parent “as soon as practical…shall make a reasonable effort that direct contact is made with the parent…”

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Boy found riding in trunk of car

By Uriah Kiser

A Triangle resident is charged after police found a 9-year-old boy riding in the back of a car.

On October 25 at 3:19 p.m., officers were called to the area of Mine and Van Buren roads in Dumfries to investigate a report of child neglect. The caller told police that, while stopped at the intersection, they observed the trunk of the vehicle in front of them open and a juvenile inside.

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Emergency clinic to help homeowners struggling due to coronavirus pandemic

By Uriah Kiser
Ebenezer Baptist Church, located at 13020 Telegraph Road in Woodbridge

On Saturday and Sunday, October 24, 25, respectively, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. First Home Alliance will hold a financial emergency clinic to help those struggling to say in their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The event will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, located at 13020 Telegraph Road in Woodbridge. Participants will be able to drive up in their cars and then speak to someone on-site for the intake process, to maintain social distancing,

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