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You no longer have to schedule an appointment days in advance ahead of time to get the coronavirus vaccine. 

Today, the Prince William Health District says residents simply visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov and schedule their vaccination appointment with the Prince William Health District (PWHD).


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Detectives continue to investigate this week’s robbery of the SunTrust Bank on Prosperity Lane and request the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

On April 27 at 10:46 a.m., the Emergency Communications Center was notified by the alarm company for SunTrust Bank (40 Prosperity Lane) that a hold-up alarm had been activated. Deputies responded to the bank and were notified by dispatchers that an employee reported the business had been robbed.


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Police arrested the fifth and final suspect in a fatal shooting that took place on the night of Friday, April 2, outside the Autobahn Speedway at Manassas Mall.

The suspect, Christian Starr Haynes, 24, of the 12100 block of Salemtown Drive in Woodbridge turned himself in to police without incident. He was held without bond.


Obituaries

Susan Mary Genevieve Kane Burket, 86, of Woodbridge, Virginia, passed away on the 23rd of April 2021.

Susan was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on January 24th, 1935. She married David Burket Jr. on January 26th, 1952 in Fort Devens, Massachusetts. She was a devoted wife and mother of three sons, David, Dennis, and Douglas. She always put her family first and as a military wife moved her family to the Philippines, North Carolina, Panama, and Turkey before settling in Northern Virginia. She enjoyed pursuing her artistic talents, gardening, searching for antiques and collectibles at flea markets and roadside shops. She loved travelling with her travels taking her to the Holy Land, Greece, Canada, France, Italy as well as many states of the union.


Obituaries

Donna Gail "Cash" Tubbs, 60, of Lorton, VA died April 27, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Hospital.

She was a holiday lover; everyone enjoyed the many decorations she brought out each season. Her life’s focus was her family especially her grandchildren. Anyone that remembers Donna knew that she was always one to dance, loved going out on the boat, spending time in Ocean City, MD and of course, Dr. Pepper.


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May 1 through 22, Leadership Prince William (LPW) and the Prince William Chamber of Commerce are hosting their first Lead the Way Virtual Walk-a-thon fundraiser.

This event is made possible thanks to several sponsors, including Youth for Tomorrow. Participants can walk when and where they choose, with ideas provided on the event website.