Tennis season is about to begin in Prince William County. But that’s small comfort for players at Forest Park High School near Dumfries.
The school’s tennis courts have fallen into disrepair over the years since they were resurfaced in 2009. Large cracks have formed on the surface, increasing the potential for falls and injuries to feet, ankles, and legs. It can also cause balls to awkwardly bounce off the cracks, interfering with play.
We have an update to a story we told you about yesterday when officers were called to a report of shots fired at a home near Beville Middle School in Dale City.
Police said the shooter, a woman, struck an officer before she was taken into custody. No one was injured.
As Stafford County’s population continues to increase, the demand for water and sewer services increases as well. Like Ferry Farm, water and sewer infrastructure is beginning to reach the end of its useful life and needs to be repaired, replaced or rehabilitated in more established neighborhoods. The goal and intent of the 3R projects are to ensure that Stafford’s water and sewer system continues to operate efficiently and satisfy the present and future needs and expectations of all customers.
In 2020, Stafford County began rehabilitating aging sewer pipes throughout the county using a trenchless pipe rehabilitation technique called inversion lining. This no-dig, cured-in-place pipe relining system works by essentially creating a pipe within a pipe. Crews are currently working in Ferry Farm. Residents may hear a loud popping sound as the lining expands throughout the sewer pipes. This process typically takes five to six hours per pipe section to complete. When crews are in a specific area, residents will be asked to reduce water usage as much as possible while the pipe liner cures.
Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.
This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.
To help businesses impacted by the economic impact of COVID-19, the County has extended the Business Tangible Personal (BTP) Property tax filing deadline from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.
This extension will provide relief to the County’s business owners during this continued period of business interruptions and will align the filing date with the recently announced change to the Internal Revenue Service deadline.
Luis Marcello Villalba, 48 years old of Dale City Virginia, went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 17th, 2021 after a courageous battle from damage of Covid 19. Luis’ story was not his death but how he lived to shine the love of Christ on ALL he encountered and never missed an opportunity to spread the love of God to all he came across. He lived a joyful life, and no one was a stranger to Luis. He was constantly ministering and worked closely with the youth in church. Luis was born in La Paz, Bolivia on June 28th, 1972. He loved playing and watching soccer and was gifted at designing flowers and loved drawing. He was selfless and always willing to help others. He was a loving friend, husband, and father. Luis was employed at Federal Express in Fredericksburg Virginia. He leaves behind his dear wife Madeleine of Woodbridge VA and son Michael 27 and Nicole 22 of Woodbridge and his loving dog, Hulk. He is also survived by his Mother, Maria of Winchester VA, Mother-in-Law, Charo and sister-in-Law Mayra of Woodbridge. Also surviving is his sister Claudia of Winchester and sister Gabriela of Virginia Beach. Many Nieces and Nephews. Luis was preceded in death by his father Jose, exactly one month earlier due to Covid. Jose led a very similar caring, giving and Christ-like life. The two of them are surely celebrating together in heaven.
Amanda “Mandy” Lambert, CJM, is a major with the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC) in Manassas, VA, where she has worked for 36 years.
On April 11, 2021, the American Jail Association (AJA), a 40-year old 3,000+ member organization composed of professionals who operate the Nation’s jails, will swear in Major Lambert as its president. She will serve a one-year term that will focus on correctional employee health and wellness.
Shooting Investigation *ARREST – On March 19, the suspect sought in connection to the shooting that was reported to have occurred on January 23, at the Babylon Café located at 3081 Golansky Blvd. in Woodbridge (22192) on January 23, was arrested. The suspect, James Lawrence GREGORY Jr., was located and taken into custody in Waldorf Maryland by members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
Shooting Investigation [Previously Released] – On January 23 at 9:25PM, officers responded to the Babylon Café located at 3081 Golansky Blvd. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a shots fired call. While responding, officers located the victim, a 27-year-old man, a short distance from the Café suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers utilized their Department-issued trauma kits to provide first aid to the man until rescue personal arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and an acquaintance, identified as the accused, were involved in a verbal altercation inside the Café. At some point during the altercation, the parties moved outside where the altercation escalated when the accused brandished a firearm. The accused fired several rounds striking the victim before fleeing the area in a dark colored vehicle. The victim also ran from the area until located by the police.
With the spring season here, drivers should anticipate delays on Interstate 95 northbound and southbound in the Fredericksburg area with Improve 95 program construction in full bloom.
Multiple work zones are scheduled on I-95 this week, including several brief full traffic stops starting tonight, March 22 in Stafford County, north of Exit 133 (Route 17).
When Jennifer Carroll Foy was first thinking of running for office in 2017, she says she sensed she wasn’t the favorite of party leaders.
