News - Page 734 of 1915 - Potomac Local News

Today’s News & Notes

Published April 2, 2020 at 5:00AM

Fatal coronavirus victim denied test — The Spotsylvania County man who this week became the first person in the Fredericksburg area who is known to have died from COVID-19 tried repeatedly to get tested for the virus, according to his daughters. [Fredericksburg.com — metered paywall]

Gainesville woman stricken with coronavirus — Joanne Blue, 65, was in a Gainesville nursing home when she was infected with the coronavirus. She’s now at Haymarket Medical Center, and her family cannot see her. [Insidenova.com]

Lock your car: Stafford reports increase in thefts from autos

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2020 at 4:58PM

Stafford authorities say there’s been an uptick in car break-ins in recent days.

The SCSO would like to remind residents to lock your doors and your vehicles. We have seen a recent uptick in reports regarding larcenies from vehicles. Read more here: https://t.co/DXS56a0n5P #CrimePrevention pic.twitter.com/fVVZHVhRoy

Stafford NAACP collects cash for those laid off due to coronavirus

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2020 at 4:11PM

There’s a collection underway to raise cash for those who have been laid off during the coronavirus spread.

Stafford discusses tax relief in wake of coronavirus outbreak

By Rick Horner

Published April 1, 2020 at 3:46PM

Meg Bohmke and Tom Coen will serve as the Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors in 2020.

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors wants to give residents and business owners some breathing room when it comes to their tax bills, where it can.

The county has looked into four different areas of tax relief, possibly delaying the collection of some taxes during the coronavirus outbreak. The Board of Supervisors could take action for some of these taxes, while others might be a bit more complicated due to rules and regulations.

Marine Corps cancels Historic Half, adds virtual option

By Olivia Aveni Briscoe

Published April 1, 2020 at 2:17PM

The Marine Corps Marathon 17.75K run in Prince William Forest Park [Photo: Marine Corps Marathon]

The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) announced that they are cancelling their Historic Half Weekend events scheduled for May in Fredericksburg following the statewide Stay at Home order issued by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, but they are providing other ways for runners to participate while socially distancing.

According to a press release from the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO), the MCMO has announced that the 2020 Marine Corps Historic Half Weekend events, scheduled for Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17 have been cancelled to support the wellbeing of the running community, residents, Marines and partners.

Tangs posts video on how to make facemasks

By Uriah Kiser

Published April 1, 2020 at 2:07PM | Updated March 30, 2023 at 11:12PM

Tang’s Alterations in Manassas continues to make facemasks for first responders on the frontlines fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

Owners Xiao-Yin and Kenny Loveless told Potomac Local News they’ve made about 500 masks since they began making them March 25. Many of them have been donated to area emergency crews, and to the Novant/UVA Prince William Medical Center across the street from their storefront in Canterbury Village Shopping Center in Manassas.

Items at gas station smashed; man, 19 charged

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 31, 2020 at 9:44PM

Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Sunoco gas station Someone after someone began smashing the merchandise.

Authorities were called at 1:46 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2020, to 488 Garrisonville Road in North Stafford. The owner of the gas station told them that after the man ransacked the place, he sped away in an older model white sedan, according to Stafford sheriff’s spokeswoman Amanda Vicinanzo.

University of Mary Washington employee tests positive for coronavirus

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 31, 2020 at 4:55PM | Updated April 1, 2020 at 2:54AM

University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]

An employee at the University of Mary Washington has tested positive for coronavirus.

The person worked in Lee Hall and has not been present on campus since March 17.

Manassas Park redevelopment: Conner House — city’s only historic property — on chopping block

By Rick Horner

Published March 31, 2020 at 2:03PM

The landscape of Manassas Park will change as the area around city hall is redeveloped in an effort to attract more people and businesses to the area.

Manassas Park City Manager Laszlo Palko tonight reveals the City’s plans for development in phases three and four at a 7 o’clock public meeting

Fredericksburg residents encouraged to vote absentee for May 5 elections

By Rick Horner

Published March 31, 2020 at 1:04PM

Fredericksburg City Hall [Photo: Fredericksburg Va. Government Facebook page]

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor contagion will keep Fredericksburg from going through with its plans for a General Election on May 5.

There are three seats on the City Council up for grabs, to include the mayor’s seat. There are also two at-large seats on the city School Board that are up for grabs.