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OWL Volunteer Fire Department is 79 years old and still going strong

Published September 27, 2017 at 1:34PM

From Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department:

Woodbridge, VA September 12, 2017 —In September 1938, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department was officially incorporated. It was two years of hard work for a group of concerned citizens who recognized the need for a Fire Department in the area. Many of them put up personal property and their own money to secure loans to build a building to house the apparatus and start the department. Sometimes they had to “pass the hat” to pay electric and other bills monthly.

Sought for domestic related strangulation, suspect turns himself in

By Potomac Local News

Published September 27, 2017 at 12:00PM | Updated September 27, 2017 at 1:37PM

From Prince William County police:

Strangulation | Domestic Related *ARREST – On September 26, Jameur Ryan SMITH turned himself into police without incident at the Western District Station in Manassas. The accused was wanted for a domestic which occurred at a residence located in the 8800 block of Middleburg Ct in Manassas on August 23.

Top poets from Virginia, surrounding states to gather at Hylton Performing Arts Center

By Manassas Local

Published September 27, 2017 at 11:00AM

Hylton Performing Arts Center [Courtesy photo]

MANASSAS — The top poets will from Virginia, and five surrounding states will gather next week at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.

From a press release:

Dan’s Wellness Pharmacy to celebrate 10 year anniversary

By Stafford Local

Published September 27, 2017 at 10:00AM | Updated September 27, 2017 at 11:17AM

Dan’s Wellness Pharmacy of Stafford will be celebrating it’s 10 year anniversary this Saturday, September 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free food, a raffle to win one of two smart TVs, face painting, a chiropractor, and a vascular health check.

Dan Singh wants to show his appreciation for his customers “First, I’d like to thank Stafford County and the local community for supporting me for the last 10 years, and making my pharmacy a success.”

Cleared up confusion? A portion of Tudor Lane is now Eagle Way

By Manassas Local

Published September 27, 2017 at 7:00AM | Updated September 27, 2017 at 11:11AM

MANASSAS — The street where Osbourn High School and Baldwin Intermediate schools sit has a new name.

The Manassas City Council on Monday changed the name of Tudor Lane to Eagle Way, named after the mascot of Osbourn High School.

‘Alternative 2B is incompatible with the historic character of the Bull Run Regional Park and would significantly degrade the integrity of the hallowed ground’

By Manassas Local

Published September 27, 2017 at 5:30AM

As transportation officials search for a solution for Route 28 congestion, The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s proposal, dubbed “Alternative 2B,” the most popular idea for relieving local congestion, has generated strong opposition from local preservation and conservation agencies concerned about historical and environmental impacts.

If approved, Alternative 2B would extend Godwin Drive from Sudley Road near the Manassas Mall, between the Lomond neighborhood in Prince William County and residential neighborhoods in Manassas Park, across a new bridge over the Bull Run River connecting to Route 28 in Fairfax County.

Jill Lee Blackwell

By Press Release

Published September 26, 2017 at 8:00PM | Updated October 3, 2017 at 4:52PM

Construction work resumes on police station following $50,000 fire

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2017 at 12:47PM

WOODBRIDGE — A fire at Prince William County’s new $30 million Central District Police Station on Friday will not further delay its construction.

From county spokesman Jason Grant:

The plan: Extend E-ZPass lanes to south Stafford beginning in 2019

By Stafford Local

Published September 26, 2017 at 12:25PM

[Submitted photo]

STAFFORD — An extension of the Interstate 95 E-ZPass Express Lanes could begin as early as 2019.

The lanes would carry drivers from its current terminus in the area of Garrisonville Road south to the area of Warrenton Road (Route 17) in Stafford County.

Charges ensue when allegedly intoxicated suspect spits on police officer

By Potomac Local News

Published September 26, 2017 at 12:03PM | Updated September 26, 2017 at 12:33PM

From Prince William County police:

Assault & Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On September 21 at 1:35 a.m., officers responded to Brittany’s Restaurant located at 12449 Dillingham Sq in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate several suspicious individuals. When officers arrived, they made contact with several intoxicated suspects and subsequently arrested them.