Volunteers needed for hunger prevention center, in ACTS Thrift Store

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Greetings, Prince William – Does your organization have that “one in a million” volunteer or community partner who has been especially helpful to your agency during this pandemic? Here’s your chance to recognize and thank them for their service – nominations for the Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards are now open!

Please visit virginiaservice.virginia.gov/volunteering/governors-volunteerism-awards to view the categories and submit your nomination. Online nominations must be submitted by 5 pm, April 23. Winners will be honored in May. Please email [email protected] for more information.

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Jessennia Marisol Cruz More……

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Jessennia Marisol Cruz, 27, of Manasas, VA, passed away suddenly after a prolonged illness. Her family is heartbroken and deeply saddened by the loss of such a beautiful, vibrant and loving member of the family.

Jessennia was born on March 26, 1993, to Maria Katherine Tressler and Eugenio Cruz in Manassas VA. Jessennia was an intelligent and loving individual who dedicated her life to her children. She was an advocate for children with…

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Dialogue for Democracy

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George Mason University, Buchanan Hall

4379 Mason Pond Drive

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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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.

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Stafford sheriff’s office certified in use-of-force standards

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The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce our agency has been certified in meeting the use of force standards outlined in the Executive Order on Safe Policing (E.O. 13929).

The Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) has reviewed the Sheriff’s Office’s policies on use of force and certified the policies adhere to all federal, state, and local laws as well as ban the use of chokeholds except in deadly force situations.

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New flex warehouse complex to be built at Stafford Exit 140

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Merritt at Austin Ridge will offer five single-story buildings ranging from 54,500 to 113,775 square feet, totaling 390,075 square feet of new flex light industrial space in Stafford County. Located at Interstate-95 Exit 140 (Courthouse Road), the new business park represents Merritt’s second “spec” investment along Stafford’s I-95 corridor.

Merritt Properties, a successful, full-service commercial real estate developer with over 17 million square feet of space throughout Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia has successfully closed and acquired 28 acres of land to develop the new business park.

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Obituaries

Richard S. Windsor

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Richard Windsor, 72 of Woodbridge passed away on Tuesday, January 19th.

Married 42 years to Hester Woods, he also leaves behind his son Ricky Windsor son Vincent Woods and his daughter Evelyn Windsor, Along with 3 grand kids Anthony Windsor, Kayla Windsor, and Kyrie Windsor.

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Prince William

Need professional fingerprinting? Prince William police taking appointments

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Side of a Prince William County Police car door
Photo: Prince William County Police / Potomac Local

County residents can now schedule appointments for fingerprinting services through the Prince William County Police Department’s website. Appointments are available now for February 2021. The Fingerprinting Services web page will be updated to reflect additional dates.

Fingerprinting is performed at the Prince William County Police Department’s Licensing Section located at 8406 Kao Circle in Manassas (Euclid Business Center). Fingerprinting services are available ONLY to Prince William County residents or those seeking employment in Prince William County.

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Scammers target Stafford County residents, send fake tax bills

By Rick Horner

Stafford County is warning residents about fraudulent tax bills.

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