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Flood watch issued for region, heavy rain expected | Water’s End Brewery sponsors our weather posts

By Uriah Kiser

Flood Watch Issued

“A Flood Watch has been issued for a large portion of our region along and east of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Nelson Co up to southern Baltimore Co. This Flood Watch is in effect for late this evening into Sun morning. Total amounts will range from 1.50-2.00″. The National Weather Service forecast indicates that a low-pressure system will move from the lower Mississippi River Valley to the Mid-Atlantic through Sunday morning, eventually moving offshore Sunday evening,” reports the National Weather Service.

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Manassas police make arrest in recent shooting incident

By Uriah Kiser

In connection with the shooting incident in the Brentwood neighborhood on January 14, 2024, Manassas City Police have arrested 33-year-old William Callaway. He was apprehended on January 25, and was found illegally carrying a concealed weapon at the time of his arrest, said police spokeswoman Alexis Williams.

Callaway is currently held without bond at the Prince William Detention Center, facing charges of Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. This arrest follows the earlier incident where a 31-year-old male victim was shot in the leg near the intersection of Digges Road and Forum Way.

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‘Super heroes’ recover stolen Daily Planet van

By Amelia Breeden

Stafford Sheriff’s office: “Who does the Daily Planet call when Superman isn’t available? The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office! A mobile health van for the Richmond-based business “Daily Planet Health Services” was recovered yesterday in Stafford County, and a suspect was arrested for the theft.”

“On January 25 at 1:04 p.m., Deputy S.C. Martin responded to the old Carlos O’Kelly’s restaurant at 2860 Richmond Highway for a possible stolen vehicle. An alert Stafford County resident had seen a social media post about the stolen van and recognized it in the parking lot. Deputy Martin located the unoccupied vehicle and called in other Super Heroes to canvas the area.”

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Health notes: Play4Kay Pink Game, new imaging center opens, RAHD honored

By Uriah Kiser
Photo: Cancer survivors at the 2023 Play4Kay Pink Game at GMU.

Sentara sponsors Play4Kay Pink Game

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) is set to sponsor the George Mason University women’s basketball Play4Kay Pink Game for the fifth consecutive year. The event, part of the #Play4Kay initiative by the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, aims to combat cancers affecting women. The GMU women’s basketball team will face Saint Joseph’s University at EagleBank Arena on Thursday, February 8, with tip-off at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sentara, the game includes activities to raise awareness and celebrate female cancer survivors.

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Stafford County mourns former Board of Supervisors member Elmer Cassius “Bill” Williams

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County is grieving the passing of Elmer Cassius “Bill” Williams, a dedicated public servant who left an indelible mark on the community. Williams, who served as the Aquia District representative on the Board of Supervisors from 1990 to 1993, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of commitment and service.

Williams was not only an esteemed member of the Board but was elected Vice Chairman by his fellow Board members in 1992 and 1993. Prior to his role on the Board of Supervisors, he dedicated 18 years of service to the Stafford County Planning Commission. His family’s roots in Stafford County date back to 1859, and they have a storied history of contributing to local governance.

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Drunken mounted curb, struck road closed sign, sheriff’s office says

By Amelia Breeden
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Department: “On January 24 at approximately 6:05 p.m. the Sheriff’s Office received a reckless driver complaint. The caller advised a gray Chevy van with Washington DC tags was traveling on Warrenton Road in a less than desirable manner. This included driving between lanes, driving on the sidewalk, and even striking a road closure barrier sign.”

“When the call was broadcasted over the radio, First Sergeant D.W. Fetterolf and Sergeant E.E. West discovered they were behind the swerving vehicle at the intersection of Warrenton Road and Banks Ford Parkway. Having somehow forecasted the future better than your local weatherman, the duo activated their emergency equipment to conduct a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over to the right like many would when involved in a traffic stop, the driver continued rolling at a slow rate of speed before finally stopping in the middle lane of Lichfield Boulevard.”

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Grace UMC clears $3.2 million in medical debt for others

By Amelia Breeden

Press Release: “Before Christmas, Grace UMC announced their plan to donate $10,000 to medical debt relief and invited the congregation to grow that total by participating in the Christmas Eve offering. The total offering came to $32,011.”

“Because RIP Medical Debt forgives debt in bulk, these gifts stand to impact more than $3 Million in medical debt just in the state of Virginia. Previous years’ Christmas donations from the church have included Flood Disaster Relief in Florida and support for building projects in Haiti.”

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Parks and Rec, community development annual reports: Bike lanes expansion, increased park use, data centers highlighted

By Uriah Kiser

During the Manassas City Council meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, representatives from the Manassas City Government provided annual updates, looking back on 2023, on the Department of Community Development and Parks, Culture, and Recreation’s achievements and plans.

Matt Arcieri and Kisha Wilson-Sugunro presented key highlights from their respective departments’ annual reports.

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Did President Biden’s statement that Terry McAuliffe is the ‘real governor’ help or hinder his campaign in Virginia?

By Uriah Kiser
President Joseph R. Biden [Photo: Whitehouse.gov]

As he took the stage, Biden greeted the crowd by saying, “Hello, Virginia, and the real governor, Terry McAuliffe.” McAuliffe lost the governor’s race to Glenn Youngkin by two points in 2021.

Virginia Republican Party Chairman Richard Anderson criticized Biden’s presence, stating, “Today, Joe Biden embarrassed himself and the nation by appearing in Manassas.” Anderson underscored Governor Glenn Youngkin’s triumph in the 2021 gubernatorial election and expressed confidence in the governor’s increasing popularity.

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