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Suspected Kohl’s thief makes sheriff’s naughty list

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford Sheriff’s office: “Despite multiple releases on shoplifters from Kohl’s being caught, one Stafford man’s attempt earned him a trip to Rappahannock Regional Jail and to the Sheriff’s Office’s naughty list.”

“On December 4th at approximately 5:20 p.m. First Sergeant D.F. Purcell and Deputy E.C. Taylor of the Special Problems Unit responded to Kohl’s, located at 1220 Stafford Market Place, for a shoplifting in progress. Staff advised they were watching a male stuff merchandise into a duffle bag. As deputies arrived on scene, the suspect was leaving the store. First Sergeant Purcell observed the suspect, and the suspect observed him. The suspect quickly began fleeing on foot.”

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‘Hope Road just wasn’t wide enough’

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Hope Road just wasn’t wide enough for this tractor trailer to turn around at Bayview Overlook. Deputies are on scene and a tow truck just arrived. We hope to have the road reopened soon.”

Hope Road is a winding, two-lane street that links Route 1 in Stafford County with rural areas along the Aquia Creek.

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Amber Leigh Holbrook was last seen getting into a red four door sedan

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg police: “MISSING PERSON: Amber Leigh Holbrook was last seen on 11/26/2023 at approximately 12:15pm at 419 Bunker Hill Street in the City of Fredericksburg. Amber was last seen getting into a red four door sedan, unknown make/model/tag. Amber was last seen pictured wearing a black jacket with a fur hood, black pants, and black new balance sweatshirt.”

“If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact the police at 540-373-3122. To make an anonymous tip, send a text to “847-411” and text “FDtip” followed by your tip. Or, download the free FPD Tip app available for Android and iPhones. To download the app, search “FPS Tip” in the Google or iTunes App store.”

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Manassas hires Baker Tilly to assist in city manager search

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

Insidenova.com: “With the recent departure of Manassas City Manager W. Patrick Pate, the mayor and City Council are hunting for the city’s next chief executive.”

“To assist in that process, the city issued a request for proposals from firms interested in providing executive search services. Following interviews, the council in November selected Tysons-based CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP. Baker Tilly’s proposal came in just shy of $27,000.”

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I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes operator Transurban donates $250,000 to Germanna, Infrastructure Academy

By Uriah Kiser

Germanna Community College: “On Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, Transurban North America, operator of the 95, 395, and 495 Express Lanes, celebrated the imminent completion of the 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension with a $250,000 grant to the Virginia Infrastructure Academy at Germanna Community College.”

“Joined by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, the Virginia Department of Transportation, elected officials, and community members, Transurban presented the contribution that will go toward the Infrastructure Academy’s mission to train military veterans for a career in infrastructure.”

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Hospital to light Christmas Tree

By Uriah Kiser
Stafford Hospital, 101 Hospital Center Boulevard in Stafford.

The Stafford Hospital Auxiliary will host the annual Stafford Hospital tree lighting in the atrium on Tuesday, December 5, at noon.

The Auxiliary will have five raffle prizes to give away. Purchase a raffle ticket from the Stafford Hospital gift shop between now and December 5. The Brooke Point High School Choir will perform at 12:00 noon followed by the raffle drawing and the tree lighting around 12:30 p.m.

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OmniRide service changes announced; New service to Stafford, Spotsylvania

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide’s Service Change will take effect on Monday, December 11. The organization will add three new routes from Fredericksburg to North Stafford using the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes extension.

OmniRide will add Stafford to the State Department and Spotsylvania and Falmouth routes to the Pentagon and destinations in D.C.

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Pedestrian killed in Downtown Manassas DUI crash

By Uriah Kiser
Manassas police posted a map of the street closure caused by the crash.

Updated 3 p.m. — Manassas police closed a portion of Center Street at Main Street in Downtown Manassas for a crash.

Police reported the crash at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Police reopened the street at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

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Manassas Christmas parade photos, winners

By Uriah Kiser
The 2023 Greater Manassas Christmas Parade. [Photo/Mike Beaty]

At 10 a.m., marching bands, floats, and other parade participants marched down Mathis and Prescott avenues onto Center Street downtown under foggy conditions. The temperature at the city’s airport was 48 degrees.

WUSA-TV anchor Annie Yu served as parade grand marshall, while Manassas Rotary President Cheryl Macias was honored as Woman of the Year. Businessman and owner of Manassas Limousine Service, the former Baker Funeral Home, Cliff Blasius, was Man of the Year.

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