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Press release: “Bolstering a relationship begun during the company’s clothing drive last winter, I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP) presented a check of $5000 to Prince William-based Boxes of Basics at a ceremony this morning at the not-for-profit organization’s offices in Manassas.”
“The donation merits EMP the status of Silver Sponsor for 2023 and furthers Boxes of Basics’ mission of providing essentials – including clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items – to under-served children across Prince William County.”
Stafford County sheriff: “The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating these individuals. If you have any information, please contact the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office at (540)-658-4450.”
National Weather Service: “After a dry start to the day, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late this morning into this afternoon.”
“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm. Widespread haze before 11 am. Sunny, then becoming mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”
Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Nationals picked up their fifth win in a row in a 6-1 defeat of the Charleston Riverdogs.”
“Charleston did take an early lead in the top of the first. Xavier Isaac laced a one-out single, then Dominic Keegan reached on an E6. Cooper Kinney followed by grounding into a fielder’s choice at third base, but then a wild throw to first allowed Keegan to score from second base.”
Virginia State Police: “Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Prince William County. The crash occurred June 7, 2023, shortly after 1 p.m. on Interstate 95 in the access lanes, near Exit 156 for Dale City.”
“A 2007 Honda CBR1000 RR motorcycle was traveling north on I-95 at a high rate of speed when it cut through the gore area of the exit ramp and struck an impact attenuator. The motorcyclist was thrown from the bike. The motorcyclist and debris from the motorcycle struck the rear of a northbound 2015 Hyundai SUV that was traveling in the right exit lane.”
OmniRide: “OmniRide will offer fare-free rides this Friday, June 9. Fare-free travel is being made available to passengers to reduce the number of single-occupancy cars on area roadways that contribute to pollution, which is especially important during this period of poor and smoky air quality from the Canadian wildfires.”
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington: “Here is the latest Air Quality Forecast for today from http://AirNow.gov. Currently, much of the area has code Orange or Red air quality, and areas around the DC metro are purple or Very Unhealthy. For the most up to date information see http://airnow.gov.”
National Weather Service: “Continued hazy today with very poor air quality.”
“Today: Widespread haze. Widespread smoke, mainly before 8 am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 7 mph. Tonight: Widespread haze. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 6 mph, becoming light and variable.”
Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Nationals continued their winning ways thanks to a late home run to take down Charleston 2-1” on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
“Offense was at a premium in game two this week, as neither team scored until the top of the sixth inning. For the Riverdogs, Marcus Johnson got the start and was extremely effective. He spun six shutout innings, while allowing just a pair of base hits. Fredericksburg got four spotless innings from Bryan Sanchez and a scoreless fifth from Juan Abreu before Charleston got on the board.”
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “DUI: McDonalds, 545 Ferry Road, 6/6, 7:36 p.m. Deputies responded to a call of a reckless driver on Kings Highway. First Sergeant D.W. Fetterolf was able to locate the suspect vehicle, which was failing to maintain the lane of travel.
“First Sergeant Fetterolf conducted a traffic stop as Deputy M.A. Holub responded to assist. The vehicle had a smoke cloud within it, a strong odor of marijuana emanating from it, and the driver appeared under the influence. He was charged with driving under the influence, as well as, a traffic lane violation. He was held at Rappahannock Reginal Jail without bond.”
