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Manassas Park awarded grant to clean up cigarette butts

By Uriah Kiser

Keep Virginia Beautiful: “The City of Manassas Park is awarded a $500 Green Grant for their Cigarette Litter Prevention efforts, as part of our 13th Annual Green Grants Program.”

“Every year, government, non-profit, civic, and service organizations in Virginia are invited to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 that will help address an environmental concern in their community. Grants must focus on one of the following priorities: Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, or Community Beautification.”

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Council considers new way to see Fredericksburg’s streets: In a 1927 Ford

By Uriah Kiser

Visitors to Fredericksburg may soon be able to tour the city in a historic automobile.

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Stafford shredding event tomorrow; National Night Out announced

By Uriah Kiser

The drive-through event occurs at the county sheriff’s office, 1225 Courthouse in Stafford, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It’s $5 per box, up to 100 pounds per vehicle.

Also, the department announced the return of its popular National Night Out to take place in October at Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford. The department moved the event from August to October 2021. The event attracts thousands of people and hundreds of businesses.

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Stafford sheriff’s office nurses surprise batch of kittens

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Back in April, a resident came to the Stafford County Animal Shelter to drop off a pregnant, stray cat she had found on her property. Almost immediately, the cat delivered three underweight kittens. One of the kittens had an issue with his front leg, requiring surgery to remove the damaged appendage. A huge thank you to Loving Touch Animal Hospital for providing the operation at no cost.”

“The kitten was affectionately named Footloose and Animal Caretaker L.C. Hopkins provided around the clock care to ensure his survival. Footloose went from the Danger Zone to meowing “I’m Alright!” We are pawsitively elated to report Footloose was officially adopted by Animal Caretaker Hopkins this week. Footloose is feline good and seems eager to take on a role as the shelter mascot. He also has the purrfect purrsonality to serve as an advocate for animal welfare.”

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Fredericksburg erects historic highway marker honoring John Washington

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Government: “A new historic highway marker honoring John Washington was unveiled Wednesday in front of the building where he used to live in downtown Fredericksburg.”

“The marker was unveiled in front of the building that now houses Foode and JON Properties at 900 Princess Anne Street. The unveiling followed a ceremony at the nearby Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall that drew approximately 125 people.”

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‘Fourth in Fredericksburg:’ Events, street closures, parking locations

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg City Government: “Notice of Downtown Street Closures on 4th of July: The 600-900 blocks of Sophia Street, 100 block of Hanover Street, and 100 block of Charlotte Street will be closed for a special event on Tuesday, July 4th, beginning at 2:00 A.M. and reopening at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. There will be signs in place to indicate the restrictions, and vehicles will be towed at the owners’ expense early Tuesday morning that have not been removed from these streets.”

“4th of July Events: Fourth in Fredericksburg showcases all of the happenings on the 4th of July in the City of Fredericksburg. Daytime events begin at 7:30am with the Fallen Heroes 5 Miler Race, followed by the 9:30 am Children’s Roll N’ Stroll and the 10-4 pm Festival of the Streets and more! Evening events conclude with Fireworks over Virginia Credit Union Stadium and Pratt Park. Find details online: fredericksburgva.gov/fourthinfxbg”

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Prince William County’s 53rd Police Basic Recruit School graduation

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William Police Department: “The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 53rd Session graduated on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in a ceremony at Gainesville High School in Gainesville (20155). This class was composed of 14 Prince William County Police officers.”

“The 14 men and women completed a 24-week course of training in all aspects of police work, including classes in firearms, use-of-force decision making, driver training, legal training, patrol techniques, criminal investigation and crash investigation.”

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Pride Month Celebration at Open Space Arts on June 23

By Madina Habib
A look inside the Open Space art gallery at Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. [Photo: Prince William Arts Council]

The Arts Council will celebrate Pride Month with a reception featuring a drag show exhibit.

Prince William Arts Council: “Prince William Arts Council and Open Space Arts is celebrating Pride Month with its “Pride at OSA” Opening Gala/Reception…Open Space Arts Gallery, Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 15000 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge.”

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Funeral procession honors My Plumber Plus founder R. Wendell Presgrave

By Uriah Kiser
Presgrave

R. Wendell Presgrave, the founder of MyPlumber Plus, was honored with a funeral procession from the company’s headquarters at 6897 Gateway Court, off Balls Ford near Manassas, to a memorial service in Haymarket, on Friday, June 16, 2023.

Presgrave, 83, died on May 23, 2023.

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