A man laid down on railroad tracks and was struck by a train in Downtown Manassas.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:36 p.m., police were called to 9490 West Street for the report of someone that was struck by a train.
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All lanes of Interstate 95 southbound have reopened in the Fredericksburg area near Exit 133 at Route 17, just north of the Rappahannock River.
I-95 southbound traffic has begun traveling in a new traffic pattern near Exit 133 in Stafford County, with vehicles shifted to cross Route 17 using a recently built overpass in the interstate median.
The Fredericksburg City Council passed an amendment to the city ordinance on petit larceny. With the move, the city’s code now matches Virginia State Code.
The Commonwealth of Virginia currently defines petit larceny as stealing from person money or anything of value of less than $5 or the value of goods unlawfully taken from a person.
The U.S. District Court has ordered an extension to the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3, 2020, General and Special elections. Voters may continue to register through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.
Pursuant to the court’s order, the registration deadline for the Nov. 3, 2020, Presidential Election is 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15, 2020.
Area residents in need of Christmas gifts for children can apply for help this week.
Residents may apply to the Stafford Department of Social Services Holiday Program through Friday, October 16, 2020. The department sponsors meals and gifts for participants.
A popular distillery in Manassas got a top nod from the Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association.
This marks the first time KO has won the award.
The U.S. Army plans to open the National Museum of the United States Army on Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. Building construction and exhibit installations are now complete, and the museum is ready to open its doors to the public for the first time.
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On Monday, 854 new coronavirus cases were reported in Virginia, bringing the cumulative total to 159,570 cases. The positive average of PCR tests is at 4.5 percent statewide, and Northern Virginia reported its lowest average throughout the pandemic.
Wednesday will be nice with sunny, cool weather and a breeze.
The Town of Dumfries is excited to provide assistance to local organizations to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Qualifying organizations are eligible for grants up to $10,000.