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Historic Manassas needs volunteers July 4 ‘Celebrate America’ party

Published June 28, 2017 at 5:30AM

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Good morning Prince William – Historic Manassas needs volunteers for their Celebrate America event on July 4th in Old Town Manassas. Duties include direct vendors from 11:30-3pm, escort characters around from 5:30-8:30pm, check-in contestants from 2:30-5:30pm and lastly VIP rooftop assistance from 4-10pm. Please email Erin at:[email protected] with your choice. Happy Birthday America!

· House of Mercy has just kicked off their Shoes for Kids Drive and need your help collecting new, trendy school shoes by July 22nd for their kids. The goal this year is 192 pairs of fun shoes to start the new school year. You can drop them off at the center located at: 8170 Flannery Court Manassas or check out their website for more info at: houseofmercyva.org.

Dumfries waitress hits Virginia lotto, will pay bills, save cash

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 5:34PM

From a press release:

If Regina Wilner had only known that Virginia Lottery ticket she’d tossed in her purse was worth $250,000, she might have scratched it sooner. Instead, the Dumfries woman went about her business all day, leading to a big surprise that evening.

Man in hotel barricade dies from self-inflicted wounds

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 5:28PM

From Prince William police:

Shooting Investigation *UPDATE – On June 25, the male suspect involved in the shooting at the Quality Inn located at 1109 Horner Rd in Woodbridge on June 12 died as a result of his injuries. Based upon the autopsy conducted by the Medical Examiner’s Office on June 26, and the police investigation, the death of the suspect, identified as James Edward BISHOP, is being classified as a suicide. The investigation revealed that the victim and BISHOP were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, BISHOP shot the victim in the head before fatally shooting himself. The victim has subsequently been released from the hospital and is expected to recover.

Prince William Chamber urges officials support new Potomac Nationals stadium in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 5:14PM

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New sign work, bridge repairs to slow I-95 travelers tonight

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 4:52PM

Va. 610 at I-95 in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

From a press release:

I-95 Northbound near Exit 143 (Route 610), Stafford County

A portion of Dale Boulevard closes Wednesday morning for future traffic light installation

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 4:49PM

From a press release:

Westbound Dale Blvd (Route 784) between the off-ramp to southbound I-95 and the on-ramp from southbound I-95 will be closed Wednesday, June 28 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. to install a traffic signal pole and mast arm, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Those standing on VRE trains need to get off, back on starting July 3

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 4:42PM

A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Woodbridge station. (File Photo: Mary Davidson)

From an email:

Queueing is when passengers stand at the doorway, making it difficult for others to detrain at their stop. Queueing on VRE trains is an ongoing issue that is frequently brought to our attention. As our ridership has risen, the problem has intensified.

Manassas Nissan dealership robbed at gunpoint

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 7:00AM | Updated June 27, 2017 at 5:53PM

From Manassas police:

On June 26, 2017 at approximately 7:54 a.m., the Manassas City Police responded to Sheehy Nissan located at 9010 Liberia Avenue for a report of an armed robbery which just occurred. The victim stated the offender entered the dealership wearing a mask, displayed a gun, and demanded money. The suspect then fled the scene in an early model purple Honda Accord with an undisclosed amount of cash. The offender is described as a Hispanic and was last seen wearing dark colored jeans. The suspect vehicle was last seen driving north on Centreville Rd. No injuries were reported during the incident. Investigation is ongoing.

Manassas EDA explores legal options to recoup $5,000

By Potomac Local News

Published June 27, 2017 at 5:30AM | Updated June 27, 2017 at 4:44PM

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Heroin overdose leads to 2 arrests at Stafford motel

By Potomac Local News

Published June 26, 2017 at 7:27PM

From the Stafford sheriff’s office:

On Sunday, June 25, 2017 at approximately 5:30pm, deputies from the Stafford Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Motel 6 located at 401 Warrenton Rd in reference to a drug overdose. Deputies arrived on scene to find a female subject unresponsive.