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Call to action: Food drives, drug take back, and Santa

Published October 12, 2021 at 7:00AM

Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince William County

Greetings, Prince William – It’s almost here-the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be next Saturday, October 16 at Harris Pavilion! Volunteers age 16+ are needed to help cheer walkers across the finish line and help clean up. Volunteers age 10-15 are welcome but must volunteer with a parent. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e44afab2caaf58-walk27 to sign up. Walkers can still register – please visithttps://bit.ly/3n7LUik to sign up. Please email [email protected] for more information on this family-friendly event.

Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?” It can only mean one thing – Thanksgiving Food Drives! ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal! Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).

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Rehabilitated Chatham Bridge opens ahead of schedule, linking Fredericksburg and Stafford County

By Rick Horner

Published October 11, 2021 at 5:41PM | Updated June 28, 2022 at 11:35AM

Officials cut ribbon to herald the reopening of Chatham Bridge between Stafford County and Fredericksburg.

The Fredericksburg region celebrated the reopening of the Chatham Bridge. Work to rehabilitate the bridge began 16 months ago.

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New voter registrar to take over after November 2 election

By Potomac Local News

Published October 11, 2021 at 5:30PM

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Prince William County has a new chief at its office of elections. He’ll take over after the November 2 General Election.

From the county government: The Prince William County Electoral Board is excited to announce the hiring of Eric Olsen as the new Director of Elections (General Registrar) for Prince William County. The announcement comes following an extensive search and competitive hiring process. Mr. Olsen will start on November 8, 2021.

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October 23, 2026 7:00 pm -10:00 pm

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2 workers fall from scaffolding at city construction site

By Potomac Local News

Published October 11, 2021 at 5:24PM

Crews working to build a new public safety center in in Manassas fell 30 feet to the ground.

From the Manassas government: On Friday, Oct. 8 at about 4 p.m. a construction scaffolding partially collapsed at the under-construction Public Safety Headquarters at 9608 Grant Ave in the City of Manassas. The scaffolding was in place to support exterior work of the building. Two workers were injured during the incident. The fall was approximately 30 feet. Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. The scene is under investigation by OSHA, and the City of Manassas Risk Management.

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Dumfries creates an adult changing station at town hall

By Potomac Local News

Published October 11, 2021 at 5:16PM

Dumfries now has a place for caregivers to change adult diapers at its town hall.

From Dumfries Councilwoman Cydny Neville: When you visit the John Wilmer Porter Building on Main Street in Dumfries, you’ll notice a change on the first floor. One of the restrooms has been upgraded to an all gender, handicap restroom, with an adult changing station!

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