Stafford County will soon schedule a public hearing regarding the use of federal CARES Act funds that would be used to expand the county’s iconic courthouse.

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A new coffee bar has opened at the Quantico Cyber Hub at the top of Quantico Corporate Center.

Taking its name from the building address, which is uniquely labeled as a “binary number”, Coffee Bar 1010 is a new bistro that offers a full range of specialty coffees, craft beers on tap, and fine wines by the glass or bottle.


News

On March 14 at 3:18 a.m., a caller reported suspicious activity occurring near the Merit School (115 Primmer House Road). The caller reported hearing a saw and seeing a man dressed in all black with a backpack being picked up by a white Honda Accord that had been circling the area. It was suspected the individuals were stealing catalytic converters.

While responding to the call, Deputy S.C. Jett observed the suspect vehicle pass him on Primmer House Road near Burnt Oak Lane. Deputy C.R. Szentkuti caught-up to the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. As deputies approached the vehicle, they noticed a white piece of paper was displayed on the vehicle in lieu of a license plate, the sheriff’s office states in a press release. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Robbin Crabtree, 55, of Fredericksburg, and the passenger was identified as Michael Pruitt, 50, of Fredericksburg, the sheriff’s office states in a press release. Deputies observed a catalytic converter on the floorboard in the backseat as well as a Sawzall, the sheriff’s office states in a press release.


Event

High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.


Prince William

For the first time since May, the jail in Prince William County is coronavirus-free.

Peter Meleitis, the superintendent of the county’s Adult Detention Center in Manassas, shared the good news. It comes after a series of infections of jail staff and inmates that began last May.


Business

Zandra’s Taqueria in Manassas, known for its homemade tacos, will reopen its flagship location on Center Street in May.

Miguel Pires, the owner, decided to close and gut the restaurant in October for a top-down renovation. A new kitchen, dining room, and a new rooftop bar will be some of the new amenities when Zandra’s reopens.


Obituaries

Mrs. Karen G. (Lass) McFall, age 71 of Dumfries, Virginia, passed on March 15, 2021 at home after a long illness, complicated by Parkinson’s Diseases. She was born August 28, 1949 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana to the late Royce and Juanita Pitcher Judd. Surviving in addition to her husband of 35 years, Robert L. […]


Schools

The Fredericksburg City Council is currently looking over the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022. If the council approves the budget, public schools in Fredericksburg will receive $30.4 million in funds to support school operations.

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