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Veteran Getting a Helping Hand with Home Repairs

Published July 18, 2013 at 10:24AM

BAE Systems sponsored a volunteer workday with Habitat for Humanity Prince William County to make critical repairs to a Manassas Veteran's home.

MANASSAS, Va. — Habitat for Humanity of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park is currently making critical home repairs at the home of Michael and Crystal Levine of Manassas. Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corps and now works for a government agency and Crystal is a stay-at-home mother.

Unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses for their daughter quickly mounted immediately after moving into their home. Simultaneously, they discovered several problems with their home including rotting trim, loose gutters, water leaks, damaged and inefficient windows and doors and a faulty HVAC system in need of replacement.

Adult Summer Basketball League at the Manassas Boys & Girls Club

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2013 at 7:00AM | Updated July 18, 2013 at 9:39AM

For the first time the Boys & Girls Club will be offering an adult Basketball League that is put on 100% by the Club.

Why should the kids have all the fun? We have blocked out 4 weeks of gym time to give the parents and adults the opportunity to show their skills on the court. Registration is open right now and ends on August the 7, 2013. Games will begin August 12.

Khan Faces Pornography Charges

By Potomac Local News

Published July 17, 2013 at 1:11PM

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BRISTOW, Va. — A man from Bristow faces charges after police said child pornography was found inside his home.

FAME Coming to Lorton

By Potomac Local News

Published July 17, 2013 at 8:00AM

Metropolitan Performing Arts Theatre is welcomed to the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.

LORTON, Va. — A fan-favorite musical is coming to the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.

Craigslist Car Sale Ends in Sheriff’s Pursuit

By Potomac Local News

Published July 16, 2013 at 4:22PM | Updated July 17, 2013 at 9:09AM

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — There was an all-out pursuit for three people in Stafford County on Monday night after authorities learned that a stolen car was about to be sold via the Craigslist online classifieds site.

It started after after someone made arrangements through Craigslist to buy a car and to meet the seller in Stafford County. But a check of the car by the would-be buyer revealed the car had been stolen, police said. The buyer then called the sheriff’s office.

Driver Sentenced to Community Service after Fatal Police Crash

By Potomac Local News

Published July 16, 2013 at 1:45PM | Updated July 16, 2013 at 11:34PM

[Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Margaret A. Luecke, the 70-year-old grandmother charged with reckless driving following the death of Prince William police Officer Chris Yung on Dec. 31, 2012, was sentenced 200 hours of community service.

Luecke has had no criminal record and no driving infractions in the past 30 years, according to the Washington Post.

Manassas Retiring 32-Year-Old Fire Truck

By Potomac Local News

Published July 16, 2013 at 10:53AM | Updated July 16, 2013 at 11:11AM

[Photo: Manassas fire and rescue]

MANASSAS, Va. — In the coming months, Engine 501C will be removed from service once our new engine arrives. The 1982 Hahn was placed in service as Wagon 1, it received a refurb from Pierce in 1997 and continued service as Engine 1-1.

As numbering configurations changed over the years, it also ran as Engine 501A until it’s current designation as Engine 501C. All in all this rig has logged over 31 years of service to the citizens of the City of Manassas and Prince William County.

2 Found in McDonalds Parking Lot, Charged with Drug Possession

By Potomac Local News

Published July 16, 2013 at 9:53AM | Updated July 16, 2013 at 2:37PM

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NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Investigators said a couple from Manassas stopped at McDonalds with an order of drugs to go.

Stafford County deputies were called to the McDonalds restaurant at 2862 Jefferson Davis Highway in North Stafford after an anonymous caller said someone was sitting in a truck in a parking lot using drugs.

Options Sought on Dealing with Increased Ethanol Truck Traffic

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 16, 2013 at 8:00AM

[Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

DUMFRIES, Va. — Increased truck traffic with tankers carrying ethanol has become an issue facing commuters, residents, and Dumfries town officials and residents.

The trucks would travel from U.S. 1 in Dumfries to the winding, 2-lane Possum Point Road to a Nustar Energy facility on the connecting Cockpit Point Road.

Stafford Set for National Night Out Celebration

By Potomac Local News

Published July 16, 2013 at 7:55AM | Updated July 16, 2013 at 1:25PM

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STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — National Night Out will be celebrated this year on Tuesday Aug. 6.

In Stafford County, several neighborhoods will hold special events to commemorate the “take back the night” event. And, as in years past, a large community celebration will take place at Stafford Marketplace at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6.