More people are being arrested in Prince William County, but, the overall crime rate is down.
A total of 12,644 people were placed in handcuffs in the county in 2019, according to the police department’s just-released annual report. That’s 99 more people than a year ago.
A Minnieland daycare center was evacuated this afternoon.
Stafford County fire crews were called to 19 Soaring Eagle Drive at 1:34 p.m. after someone reported smelling a strange odor in the building.
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Crews have cleared the scene of the crash. No serious injuries reported.
Germanna Community College has been awarded a grant of $561,000 to develop coursework for geospatial technology and unmanned aircraft systems training. Germanna will be in partnership with Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University and the Virginia Space Grant Consortium to develop these programs.
More from Germanna Community College via a press release:
The City of Manassas has chosen William A. Garrett, a man with over 32 years of experience in public safety, to be its new Fire and Rescue Chief. Garrett will be replacing Chief Rob Clemons, who is set to retire on August 28.
More in a press release:
Just across the Occoquan River from Prince William County, a memorial will be built to remember the women suffragists who fought for the right to vote.
To celebrate and honor the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote, Fairfax County is hosting multiple museum exhibitions, events, and constructing a memorial. The county, according to a press release, has a ‘remarkable connection to the women’s suffrage movement, beyond its proximity to the nation’s capital city.’
Daryl had a wide range of hobbies and interests which included spending time with family, gaming, reading books, hunting, wrestling, football and mentoring young minds. He was known for his quietness, big heart, kindness, and humanitarianism.
She walked in beauty, love, and wisdom.
Leaving in her wake , friends and loved ones whom felt the impact of her presence on their lives. Shirley Oliver was born in Omaha, Nebraska to loving parents, Margorie Pearl Oliver and WWII Veteran, Clarence Clifford Oliver. She would grow up in Kansas City, Kansas and there graduate from Sumner High School. It would be in high school where she would meet the love her life, Elbert Edward Bridges. Their marriage would last for Forty –six years . In the course of Shirley’s life she had many loves. A great love for her husband, a deep abiding love for her children and love for her career with the US Forest Service. She retired from the US Forest Service after forty years, leaving behind a great many colleagues with whom had a deep respect for her.
