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Rosie’s loses its bet on Manassas Park

Published November 18, 2023 at 10:38AM | Updated November 19, 2023 at 9:59AM

Prince William Times: ‘Manassas Park voters handily rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed a new Rosie’s Gaming Emporium to open in their independent city, a result officials said was likely the result of a distaste for gambling as well as possible confusion over ballot wording using the phrase “pari-mutuel” wagering.”

“Churchill Downs Incorporated, which owns Rosie’s, had hoped to open a gaming parlor in the Manassas Park Shopping Center similar to the one in Dumfries. Rosie’s offers slot-like betting machines that are based on historical horse races. Pari-mutuel betting creates a pool of winnings based on the money wagered.”

Stafford’s parks switch over to winter hours

By Amelia Breeden

Published November 18, 2023 at 10:14AM | Updated November 19, 2023 at 10:01AM

Pratt Park in Stafford County [Photo: Stafford County Parks and Recreation Department]

Did you know Stafford’s parks have switched over to winter hours? Now the parks are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Make sure you note that early closing so you and your car don’t get stuck inside one of our parks.

Travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg District

By Amelia Breeden

Published November 18, 2023 at 10:10AM | Updated November 19, 2023 at 10:01AM

I-95 looking north at the Cowan Boulevard overpass in Fredericksburg.

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania): Sunday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Mobile operation with single lane closure for bridge sweeping.

Stafford County: Route 610 (Garrisonville Road): Sunday – Tuesday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Mobile lane closures for pavement marking work between Mine Road and Joshua Road.

Elevated fire threat on Saturday

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 17, 2023 at 2:18PM | Updated November 19, 2023 at 9:54AM

National Weather Service: “A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for northern & central VA for Saturday, with NW winds at 10-20 mph gusting up to 30 mph. The combination of wind & low humidity between 20-30% will lead to an increased threat for wildfire spread. An elevated fire threat continues into Sunday.”

Germanna poli-sci professor gets out vote, wins award

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 17, 2023 at 2:07PM | Updated November 17, 2023 at 2:58PM

Lennahan

“But she says it may be hard to persuade young people to vote in 2024.”

“Dr. Lennahan was one of only two national winners of the Standout Faculty Member award, along with Sanne Rijkhoff, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.”

Prince William Little Theatre presents: “Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley”

By Amelia Breeden

Published November 17, 2023 at 8:34AM

Press Release: “Prince William Little Theatre is thrilled to announce our upcoming production, ‘Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley,’ written by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Steve Kite.”

“This comedy, set in the world of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ will transport audiences to the world of Pemberley, where the story of Mary Bennet takes center stage.”

It’s open: Drivers using new local lanes between Routes 3, 17

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 17, 2023 at 8:12AM | Updated November 19, 2023 at 9:55AM

VDOT: “Route 3 traffic entering I-95 northbound in Fredericksburg has begun traveling in the northbound local lanes, which are now fully open between exit 130 (Route 3) and exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton) in Stafford.”

“Drivers entering northbound I-95 from Route 3 now travel across the original Rappahannock River bridge in the local lanes.”

Stafford County to light Christmas Tree on December 1, 2023

By Amelia Breeden

Published November 17, 2023 at 5:15AM

Stafford County Government: “Welcome the holiday season with Stafford County’s 3rd annual Tree Lighting Festival held at the George Gordon Government Center on Friday, December 1, 2023. Community festivities begin at 6 p.m.”

RAV4 driver eludes police, prompts pursuit

By Amelia Breeden

Published November 17, 2023 at 5:05AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On November 14 at 11:59 p.m. Deputy C.R. Newman observed a Toyota RAV4 traveling 61 mph in the posted 45 mph zone on Richmond Highway near Centreport Parkway. He attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and initiated a pursuit.”

“The chase continued northbound on Richmond Highway at speeds up to 63 mph. As other deputies arrived to assist in the area of Hospital Center Boulevard, Deputy Newman performed a textbook pursuit immobilization technique, or PIT, by placing his front passenger quarter panel against the driver’s side rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The PIT caused the Toyota to spin out, while Sergeant J.W. Hutcheson and Deputy S.M. Eastman moved in to seal off any escape routes.”

Stafford to consider giving residents more time to pay personal property tax bills

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 17, 2023 at 5:00AM

Stafford County Government: “Due to the financial uncertainty concerning the delayed adoption of the federal budget and the effects this may have on the residents of Stafford County, the Board of Supervisors adopted on October 17, 2023, an Emergency Ordinance EO23-01 to temporarily lower penalties to zero for the Personal Property tax payments due December 5. This will allow taxpayers more time to pay their Personal Property tax bills. Please note that the Board desires to extend zero penalty through January 5, 2023.”

“However, another emergency ordinance must be brought to the Board of Supervisors for approval at the December 12, 2023 meeting.”