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Spanberger to Visit Prince William, Manassas During Statewide ‘Virginia Votes Bus Tour’

By Uriah Kiser
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“From October 25 until Election Day, Spanberger will make stops in all 11 of Virginia’s Congressional Districts as part of a 40-plus-stop tour,” Abigail Spanberger’s campaign announced. “Along the tour, Spanberger will also make clear to Virginians that she is the only candidate for Governor of Virginia who will always put Virginia first — and who will get to work on day one to lower costs for Virginia families, grow Virginia’s economy, and strengthen Virginia’s schools.”

Her opponent, Winsome Sears, will close her gubernatorial campaign at a rally at the Salisbury Center in Manassas.

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Stafford Supervisor Candidate Criticizes Opponent’s Abstention on Data Center Vote

By Uriah Kiser

 

“My opponent had been in the meeting the entire night, been a part of the discussions, yet when it came time to vote on improving the performance standards to increase setbacks to 1,320 ft to better mitigate impacts to residents, she abstained from the vote,” Bart Randall for Supervisor posted. “We need representation that does their homework, makes themselves knowledgeable, and makes informed decisions, not someone that abstains on difficult decisions!”

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FBI Agent Accused of Killing Virginia Neighbor Gets No Jail Time for Gun Incidents

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“An FBI agent accused of shooting and killing a neighbor in Stafford County, Virginia, was convicted of two misdemeanors and will not spend any time in jail,” NBC Washington reported. “The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said Special Agent Benjamin Spinale shot and killed military veteran Jason Chamberlain in the middle of the street in February.”

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Stafford School Board Chair Maureen Siegmund Addresses Title IX ‘Misinformation’ Ahead of Election

By Uriah Kiser

“Unfortunately, this time of year often brings an increase in misinformation and fear meant to influence local and state elections,” Maureen Siegmund wrote. “Recently, there has been renewed concern about Title IX and, in particular, student bathroom use in Stafford County Public Schools.”

Siegmund said district policies “are public, reviewed regularly, and fully compliant with all state and federal laws.” She cited legal guidance presented by the school board’s attorney confirming that the Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board case remains controlling law in the 4th Circuit, guaranteeing transgender students the right to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. Siegmund, running as an independent for re-election, added, “The law is the law, and I will continue to follow it.”

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I-66 Express Mobility Partners Donates $20,000 to Support Teen Driver Safety Events

By Uriah Kiser
I-66 E-ZPass Express Lanes at Haymarket [Photo: I-66 Mobility Partners]

“With National Teen Driver Safety Week taking place Oct. 19-25, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (I-66 EMP), the builder and operator of the 66 Express Outside the Beltway, is supporting DRIVE SMART Virginia with a $20,000 donation as the advocacy non-profit stages a series of ThinkFast Interactive assemblies at four Northern Virginia high schools,” Ride 66 Express announced.

“According to Virginia State Police, October is statistically the most dangerous month for all crash fatalities on Virginia’s roads, including crashes involving young, inexperienced drivers.”

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American Drengr Krav Maga to Host Trunk or Treat Bash in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

“Join us for an awesome Trunk or Treat at the most popular self-defense school in Manassas, at American Drengr Krav Maga, on October 24, 2025 from 6-8 PM,” Potomac Local announced. “We are located at 10079 Market Circle, Hastings Marketplace in Manassas.”

The event will feature indoor games, decorated trunks, costumes, contests, raffles, and candy. It is open to the public and aims to provide a safe and festive Halloween experience for families in the community.

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Manassas City Public Schools Receives Telehealth Grant to Expand Student Mental Health Support

By Uriah Kiser

“Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) is pleased to announce a new initiative to provide mental health support to all students,” Manassas City Public Schools announced. “The division has been selected as a recipient of a telehealth grant from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).”

The telehealth grant will allow MCPS to expand access to mental health services through digital platforms, ensuring that students receive timely and confidential care. The initiative aligns with statewide efforts to increase behavioral health resources in schools across Virginia.

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After a Marathon Hearing, Stafford Passes Sweeping Data Center Reforms

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Books and Bucks: School Board Balances Trust and Pay Talks

By Uriah Kiser
Members of the Manassas City School Board meet at City Hall on Sept. 25, 2025, where they voted to send the division’s grading policy back to the Policy Committee for revisions.

The Manassas City School Board’s next work session may look a little more like a book club than a government meeting — but the conversation could lead to real money matters.

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Homicide investigation underway on Mountain View Road in Stafford

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County deputies responded late Tuesday afternoon, October 21, to a shooting in the 600 block of Mountain View Road in Stafford. The caller reported hearing gunshots over the phone while a co‑worker was on site performing work, and then lost contact with them.

When deputies arrived, they found a 35‑year‑old man, later identified as Michael Dodge II of Caroline County, unresponsive in the driveway. A perimeter was set up as a suspect remained inside the residence. After a brief standoff, deputies detained the resident, who was identified as 64‑year‑old Donald Thomas of Stafford.

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