A portion of Joplin Road remains closed today after heavy rains last week washed out a bridge.
The two-lane byway links Interstate 95 with Route 234 at Independent Hill, near Colgan Senior High School.
In today’s weather forecast, we could see some storms popup this evening.
Here’s the latest from the National Weather Service:
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Prince William police are searching for a man who ran over a police bicycle and nearly struck an officer.
More from Prince William police:
William “Bill” A. Westen of Dumfries Virginia died on Tuesday August 11, 2020 in Woodbridge, VA surrounded by his family. Bill is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years Vickie Diane Westen, two sons: Billy Westen, Tom Westen, four grandchildren: Michael, McKenna, Leah and Rose Westen, two sisters: Gussie Spiher and Sarah Roush.
Bill was a graduate of American University receiving a degree in Administration of Justice. He served in the U.S. Army in the Military Police, and then spent 29 years as a Fairfax County Police Officer before retiring in 1996. He then worked for the Town of Occoquan as a Police Officer for 10 years as he continued to protect and serve others. Bill was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, and lived a Christian life. He was friends with all that knew him, and always quick to help others.
Starting today, a new round of Staford County businesses can apply for financial relief from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
More in a press release:
Jury trials will begin again in Stafford County.
The Virginia Supreme Court approved a plan to allow court officials and defense attorneys to resume their pursuit of justice following a temporary halt of jury trials that began in with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
Here’s a list of voluneter opportunities in our community, compiled by Volunteer Prince William.
Good Morning – The Community Feeding Taskforce Food Hotline has an urgent need for Spanish speaking volunteers who can assist staff with answering calls to the Hotline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Duties include answering calls from those in need of food, redirecting callers to a food pantry closest to where they live and arranging home deliveries for shut-ins. Training is provided; however, volunteers will work from home and must have their own computer and Internet access. Bilingual skills in Spanish required.