The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office set out to bring joy to needy families in our area.
Two convoys of deputies traveled to the Olde Forge and England Run neighborhoods before ending at the Harmony at Falls Run Rehab Facility.
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Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club: “On the evening of 9 December, Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club held the 8th Annual Blue Santa event in Aquia Harbour. While traversing through the Harbour neighborhood, the 24 volunteers from the Lions, Leos, Aquia Harbour Police Department, and Rescue Squad collected over three pickup trucks of donations valued at over $5,000 for Empowerhouse.”
“Empowerhouse is a non-profit organization providing confidential domestic violence assistance in the city of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline. These services include a free and confidential 24-hour hotline, a temporary emergency shelter, information, referrals, and advocacy,” its website states.
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There’s been so much bad news, especially from national outlets: War, inflation, crime, etc.
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A Manassas woman died on Interstate 77 in southwest Virginia, state police report.
“Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 77 southbound in Carroll County on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at 8:32 p.m. A 2004 Acura MDX, driven by Thomas P. Southard, 67, of Manassas, Va., went off the left side of the interstate and hit an embankment at the three-mile marker. The vehicle also overturned. Southard suffered minor injuries.”
“Ulta Beauty, 1150 Stafford Market Place, 12/20, 2:13 p.m. Deputy J.L. Jones responded to a larceny. Staff advised two suspects, who they had seen shoplifting previously, had once again returned to do just that. The suspects left with approximately $3,500 worth of items.”
“Kohl’s, 1220 Stafford Market Place, 12/20, 4:07 p.m. Deputy B.E. Vaughn and Deputy A.T. Leckemby responded to a shoplifting in progress. Staff advised they were watching two suspects actively stealing. Deputy Vaughn made contact with the female and recovered the stolen items from her. Deputy Leckemby made contact with the male, who attempted to flee on foot a short distance before he was promptly stopped. The stolen items he had were recovered and it was discovered he was wanted out of Spotsylvania. The female was charged with larceny and was released by the magistrate on personal recognizance. The male was charged with larceny, served on his outstanding warrant, and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.”
Several homes in Manassas and Manassas Park were decked out for the holidays, as both cities held respective contests to see who had the most festive home.
Judges awarded the house at 9323 Laurie Court in Manassas Park as the “best citywide” house.
The sun sets at 4:42, marking the earliest time the sun will set this winter. The Winter Solstice (the first day of winter on Friday, Dec. 22, 2o23) is the first day of winter.
It also means the days will last until the Summer Solstice on June 20, 2024. Tomorrow’s sunset time is 4:43 p.m.
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“He’s belted out rockers and powered through soulful ballads, but one thing’s remained consistent about Huntley’s journey through Season 24 of The Voice: The guy just never seems to miss a musical step,” NBC posted to its website.