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By Potomac Local News
Work on a 10-mile extension of the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes continues in Stafford County.

HOT lanes delay: A 10-mile extension of the 95 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia is behind schedule as the project is entangled in a contractual dispute over soil conditions that has slowed construction. Officials said the $565 million project was to be finished in October 2022, but the project will take longer to complete. [The Washington Post/paywall]

Wastewater windfall: This significant proposed investment by the Commonwealth is part of the Governor’s historic funding for the Chesapeake Bay and clean water infrastructure, as well as important water conservation and clean water accessibility initiatives. [Press release]

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Man shoots himself at Widewater State Park in front of law enforcement

By Potomac Local News
A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Two men in Stafford County shot themselves over the weekend.

Deputies went to an apartment complex on Waterside Terrace, behind a Holiday Inn Express in North Stafford, after someone reported shooting at 11:57 p.m. Sunday, December 19. They found a man suffering a gunshot wound to the head.

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Proposed Downtown Manassas townhomes to start at $600,000

By Rick Horner
Manassas City Hall at 9027 Center Street.

[Updated] The Manassas City Council was shown a preview of a plan for a new townhouse development that raised many questions.

During a work session meeting earlier this month, Greenway Engineering gave the council a presentation proposing a 24-unit townhome project located between Lee and Wall Streets in what the city considers to be its downtown sector.

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Stafford earmarks $100,000, creates stormwater grant program

By Rick Horner

Stafford County Supervisors established a stormwater management fund and a corresponding grant program to dole out money to applicants.

On Tuesday, December 14, the Board of Supervisors authorized $100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for the Neighborhood Stormwater Infrastructure Grant program to respond to existing and potential issues involving stormwater infrastructure in area neighborhoods.

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Man struck on I-95 following fender bender; Police search for striking vehicle

By Potomac Local News

Police said the victim’s car collided with another vehicle while traveling south near mile marker 148, at Prince William/Stafford County line at 2 a.m. Sunday, December 19. The vehicles sustained minimal damage, and the drivers pulled over and stopped on the left shoulder in Prince William County, said a Virginia State Police spokesman.

The driver of one of the cars got out and started walking across the highway when another car struck him. The man died at the scene, according to Virginia State Police.

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Police report: 1 captured after shooting, armed carjacking in Woodbridge

By Potomac Local News
Burglars hit Ashdale Plaza in Dale City

Manassas woman dies in crash off Hoadly Road

Fatal Crash Investigation | Private Property – On December 15 at 8:13AM, investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 5300 block of Hoadly Rd in Manassas (20112) to investigate a single- vehicle crash.

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Separate bathrooms, outdoor classrooms wanted for Stafford’s 6th high school

By Rick Horner
A reporter interviews Stafford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor.

Residents weighed in on the coming sixth county high school for the first time.

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Accounting glitch leads to $70,000 property tax underbilling in Manassas Park

By Uriah Kiser

About 450 Manassas Park residents received a Real Estate property tax bill for less than they owed.

Keystone, a firm contracted by the city to handle all of its financial transactions, from taxing, permitting, and utility payments, underbilled the property owners $156 on average, resulting in about $70,000 fewer tax dollars for the city.

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