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PetValu to offer free dog baths in October

Published October 8, 2020 at 12:24PM

Pet Valu will be offering free dog washes to all customers throughout October 2020. According to their press release the specialty retailer of premium pet food, treats, toys and accessories is making this effort to express their appreciation to both new visitors and loyal customers.

Customers can visit any local Pet Valu store that has a self-serve dog wash station during the month of October to take advantage of the usual $10 service, completely free of charge. Supplies and amenities needed including shampoo, towel service, treats, professional high-velocity dryers and an elevated tub with easily accessible steps are all included in the service.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps honored for contributions to tourism

By Megan Dietrick

Published October 8, 2020 at 9:58AM

Photo: The National Museum of the Marine Corps Facebook page

The National Museum of the Marine Corps won the Ordinary Awards Attraction of the Year for its contributions to the Virginia tourism industry.

This award was presented by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association and celebrates those in the hospitality and travel industry that are extraordinary.

Sheehy Auto starts food drive

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 6, 2020 at 4:41PM

Sheehy Auto Stores throughout the region will collect canned goods and non-perishable food as part of the company’s annual Fall Food Drive running through October to benefit food banks serving each community.

“This year, given the on-going pandemic and effects it is having on so many families, the need to help put food on the table is much greater than in years past,” said Vince Sheehy, President and CEO of Sheehy Auto Stores. “We welcome everyone to visit us at any of our locations to join us in this annual campaign.”

Lorton man wins $100,000 in lotto

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 6, 2020 at 2:34PM

Zewdu

Zewdu Lakew, of Lorton won $100,000 in Virginia’s Cash 5 game.

“I was happy,” Zewdu is quoted in a press release issued by the state lottery. “It feels good.”

CFH ‘Help Pay the Rent’ event

By Press Release

Published October 6, 2020 at 12:25PM

CFH, Inc. a 41-year-old Northern Virginia nonprofit in Dumfries, has announced its plans for the 3rd Annual CFH 5k Run-Walk for Affordable Housing.

The 2020 CFH Help Pay the Rent Event, which will fund rental assistance and other programs that help seniors and families stay in their homes, will be a virtual 5k in which registrants can complete the course of their choosing any time from November 14-22.

Fire prevention week: Most blazes caused by food on stove

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 1, 2020 at 9:34AM

The Prince William County Fire & Rescue System is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association the sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

The campaign, which runs October 4 to 10, educates the public about cooking hazards and how one can take small, yet important actions to prevent cooking-related fires — the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.

Bluegrass, barbecue event to be held at Brentsville Courthouse

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 29, 2020 at 3:12PM

The Brentsville Historic Courthouse Centre once severed as a stop on the Underground Railroad to freedom. [Mary Davidson/Potomac Local]

Bluegrass is coming to Brentsville.

Bring your chairs, kick up your heels, and enjoy some Bluegrass and barbeque at the Brentsville Courthouse public lot on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

Community holds parade in Haymarket for child declared cancer-free

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 29, 2020 at 2:37PM | Updated October 2, 2020 at 4:28PM

On Sunday, September 20, family, friends, princesses, superheroes, first responders, and volunteers with The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation gathered for a celebration parade. Cars were decorated with balloons and signs of support.

The event was all for three-year-old Matthew who, in 2019, was diagnosed with cancer. Mathew has endured 13 rounds of chemotherapy, four surgeries, three serious bacterial infections, two bone marrow transplants, and six months of immunotherapy. In early September, after a week of scans, blood work, biopsies, and tests, he was declared free of the disease.

Manassas woman wins $100,000

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 24, 2020 at 2:32PM

Dodson

Marilyn Dodson, of Manassas, won $100,000 in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 game.

When she plays, she likes to select numbers that correspond to her daughters’ birthdays, the lottery tells us. That strategy paid off when she matched all five winning numbers in the September 11 day drawing to win the game’s top prize.

Manassas wants photos of people in masks

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 24, 2020 at 2:18PM

The LOVE sculpture has become an icon in Historic Manassas. A new sculpture will be unveiled in Woodbridge at Potomac Mills.

Manassas City plans to help promote its downtown businesses with a new advertising campaign, complete with photos, aimed at Christmas shoppers.

The only problem? “We have virtually no shots of people in masks,” states an email sent to business owners from the city’s economic development department.