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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A man was killed after he was struck by a Stafford County fire truck that was responding to an emergency call Friday night.

The name of the victim or the driver of the truck is being withheld by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. A spokesman states the man’s death is an ongoing investigation. No charges have been filed.

NOKESVILLE, Va. — An SUV collided with a tree about 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Nokesville.

The crash happened about 8:30 p.m. Prince William police and members of the Nokesville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department were called to the scene.

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Several closures are planned for Stafford County Government Building for New Years.

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Now that Santa Claus’ visit is behind us, you might wondering what to do with that Christmas Tree.

The Prince William County Landfill can recycle your tree. The landfill asks that you remove the decorations, tinsel, nails, and remove the tree stand and bring it to the landfill to be recycled.