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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
Downtown Fredericksburg

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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Newslinks

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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Manassas

Mayor Says ‘No Way’ to Mayor’s Way

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas Mayor Michele Davis Younger [Photo: Mike Beaty]

A plan to rename a newly constructed road near Manassas Regional Airport turned into an unexpected moment of humility for the city’s first female mayor.

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Newslinks

Water Main Break Prompts Early Dismissal at Jennie Dean Elementary

By Uriah Kiser

“This is an important message for Jennie Dean Elementary families,” Manassas City Public Schools announced. “Manassas City Public Schools was just informed of a water main break in the Dean area. The City will turn off the water to the school at 11 am.”

Dean Elementary students were dismissed at 11 a.m. due to the operational impact, and all after-school and evening activities have been canceled. The school advised families to follow normal dismissal procedures.

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Newslinks

Eric George Named September Influencer of the Month by Fredericksburg Chamber

By Uriah Kiser

“It will come as no surprise to anyone that our very first Influencer of the Month is Eric George!” the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce announced. “Leading our inaugural year off with a strong showing of 135 points, Eric has truly set the bar high.”

George, Vice President and Relationship Manager at Link Bank, earned recognition for his active engagement across Chamber activities, including member introductions, social media promotion, and event participation. Tammy Reid and Dori Stewart placed second and third, respectively, as the Chamber prepares to name its October Influencer of the Month.

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Newslinks

Dominion Energy Plans Nokesville–Bristow 230kV Electric Transmission Project

By Uriah Kiser

 

“As Northern Virginia continues to grow, you and your community will need safe, reliable electricity to power homes, businesses, and new development,” Dominion Energy announced. “To support this demand, Dominion Energy is planning the Nokesville–Bristow 230-kilovolt (kV) Electric Transmission Project in Prince William County.”

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Prince William County Launches Online Build-Out Analysis to Guide Future Growth

By Uriah Kiser

 

“The Prince William County Planning Office has released the updated and now online Build-Out Analysis Dashboard, a data-driven evaluation of the county’s remaining development potential under current zoning and land use designations,” Prince William County Government announced. “The Build-Out Analysis estimates how much residential and nonresidential development could occur if all land within the county were built to the maximum extent allowed by existing zoning.”

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Rotary 3K Manassas Fun Walk to Support Global Polio Eradication Efforts

By Uriah Kiser

“BEE a part of history! BEE a part of Rotary’s last mile,” Rotary Club of Manassas announced. “We are so close to wiping this dreaded virus off the earth! As close as we are it still needs your effort to cross the finish line.”

The Rotary 3K Manassas Fun Walk #EndPolio will take place at the Harris Pavilion in Historic Downtown Manassas, Virginia, on Sunday, October 26 at 8:00 a.m. The event is open to the public and supports Rotary International’s campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. Rotary has led the global effort since 1979, with remaining endemic cases only in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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