Drivers traveling on Route 234 should prepare for detours.
It commemorates the year the U.S. Marine Corps was founded and is one of nine events leading up to the annual Marine Corps Marathon in October.
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This year, several celebrations are planned as Brentsville Courthouse, a former Prince William County seat, turns 200 years old.
County leaders just announced “Brentsville Bicentennial Court Day” on Saturday, April 30. This will be the largest bicentennial celebration honoring Brentsville. The area was once a bustling community full of agriculture and trade. Activities will include mock trials, historic tradespeople, militia muster, markets, music, food, and demonstrations.
The annual Occoquan Peeps Show will return in April.
This week, the town announced the popular spring event is back for 2022 with a week’s worth of fun and three ways to participate, April 12 through 17.
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Fairfax County Democrats say it’s time to hold a Special Election for members of the Virginia House of Delegates.
At its March 22nd general body meeting, the Fairfax County Democratic Committee members voted 86% in favor of a resolution calling for special elections for the House of Delegates in 2022.
(The Center Square) – A Virginia board ended most of the former Gov. Ralph Northam-era COVID-19 regulations that have caused confusion for some businesses over the past few months.
In a statement, the Department of Labor and Industry indicated high vaccination rates and natural immunity rates in the general population contributed to the decision to end most regulations. The department’s Worker Safety Board, which consists of former Northam’s appointees, voted 6-0 to end the regulations. Six members of the board were absent.
Police said a 20-year-woman was forced to perform sex acts at a motel, and a county store.
Human Trafficking Investigation – On March 21, detectives with the Special Investigations Bureau concluded an investigation into human trafficking that was reported to have occurred at two separate locations, the Red Roof Inn located at 17113 Dumfries Rd. in Dumfries and the Oak Hill General Store located at 12203 Kahns Rd. in Manassas (20112) that evening.
A trio of thieves was charged and over $7,500 of stolen property was recovered after the investigative efforts of Stafford County deputies and detectives.
Between February 27 and March 9, deputies were called to to seven thefts of chainsaws, weed eaters, leaf blowers, generators, and power tools in the Hartwood area. The suspects entered sheds and garages to steal the items and proceeded to pawn the stolen equipment at pawn shops in Spotsylvania County.
Artwork from students across Stafford County will be on display.
Stafford County Public Schools will host its 46th Annual Fine and Performing Arts Festival on March 26 and 27, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.