Dog found in south Stafford
Dog found in south Stafford
If you get caught panhandling in Prince William, it’ going to cost you more in fines.
The county’s Board of Supervisors voted to increase the penalty for panhandling on streets to a more serious offense that would net someone a $1,000 fine and possibly six months in jail for any subsequent offenses.
Memorial Service Set for Manassas Woman Fatally Struck by VRE Train —TA Manassas woman who was fatally struck by a VRE train in Burke Wednesday will be laid to rest this weekend. [Patch]
Haymarket police chief unsuspended (for now) as mayor vetoes council action — After the Haymarket town council voted on Monday night to impose 60-day suspensions without pay on their police chief, deputy police chief and one officer, the mayor on Thursday vetoed the suspensions, saying the investigation was improperly done and that the penalties on two of the three officers were “harsh and unfair.” [Washington Post]
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Flames shot through the roof of a waterfront home in Woodbridge.
Local school systems
Prince William County
Stafford County canceled classes for Friday as well as mid-term exams.
More in a statement from Stafford schools:
Police in Manassas are investigating a series of thefts from vehicles parked on city streets.
More in a press release:
Local school systems
Prince William County
Working with organizations like Blue Star Moms and Home for Troops, Jimmy and Elani have donated food, collected money and held raffles to help build military families’ homes and send supplies to the troops.
The couple was bestowed the honor by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce and the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.