The Prince William County Police will be increasing seat belt education and enforcement efforts during the upcoming holiday weekend, from October 9 through October 12.
This comes as part of a joint operation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration called Operation Crash Reduction.
The Prince William County Police Department and the Manassas City Police Department will work together with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and other community groups for Prescription Drug Take-Back which will be held on October 24.
In addition to prescription and over-the-counter medications, residents can also turn in vape pens and e-cigarette devices for disposal.
Pet Valu will be offering free dog washes to all customers throughout October 2020. According to their press release the specialty retailer of premium pet food, treats, toys and accessories is making this effort to express their appreciation to both new visitors and loyal customers.
Customers can visit any local Pet Valu store that has a self-serve dog wash station during the month of October to take advantage of the usual $10 service, completely free of charge. Supplies and amenities needed including shampoo, towel service, treats, professional high-velocity dryers and an elevated tub with easily accessible steps are all included in the service.
Fairfax County Judge Dennis J. Smith on Wednesday moved to strike, effectively tossing out a case against five sitting Democrats on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.
Brett “Alan” Gloss, a Prince William County resident, sued the Democrats individually, claiming they violated Virginia’s open meetings law when all five gathered at a 1 p.m. meeting of the Prince William police Citizens Advisory Board on Sunday, May 31, the day after five people were arrested, and multiple businesses were smashed during riots that took place at the intersection of Sudley Road and Sudley Manor Drive outside Manassas.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors will start looking into new options that would give it more control over its local libraries.
The county recently withheld a portion of the $5.4 million of funding it gives annually to the Central Rappahannock Regional Library System due to its not reopening when library systems in surrounding counties began to reopen.
The National Museum of the Marine Corps won the Ordinary Awards Attraction of the Year for its contributions to the Virginia tourism industry.
This award was presented by the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association and celebrates those in the hospitality and travel industry that are extraordinary.
In order to maintain social distancing, Prince William County will be celebrating national Walk to School Day differently this year.
While the Walk to School Day was observed on Wednesday, October 7, with the majority of students learning virtually from home, Prince William County Schools will be celebrating during the full month of October.
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