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Prince William Supervisors lose control of meeting as Black Lives Matter supporters call for abolishing police, U.S.

Published June 16, 2020 at 7:33PM | Updated June 18, 2020 at 11:37AM

Black Lives Matter supporters filled the Prince William Board of County Supervisors meeting chamber today in Woodbridge.

Through statements laced with profanity, they attacked the sitting members of the elected body, which is controlled by a Democratic majority, for having a discussion about issuing a proclamation that “all lives matter,” immediately preceding the issuance of a proclamation that “black lives matter,” and demanded the county end its partnership with Federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

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Ervin Wayne Davenport

By Press Release

Published June 16, 2020 at 4:42PM | Updated June 16, 2020 at 5:20PM

Occoquan reschedules events due to coronavirus

By Megan Dietrick

Published June 16, 2020 at 1:31PM

Photo: Town of Occoquan – Government Facebook page

Occoquan has made some changes to its 2020 events calendar in order to keep visitors and residents safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is the revised calendar as of now:

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Ronald Lee Thompson

By Press Release

Published June 16, 2020 at 1:00PM | Updated June 16, 2020 at 1:20PM

Ronald (Ron) Lee Thompson was born February 20, 1940, in Radford, Virginia, and grew up in New River, Virginia. He was the oldest child of the late Matthew Percell Thompson and Mary Louise Sheffey Thompson. Ron passed away on May 22, 2020 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Ron was baptized and accepted the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He remained active in worship and church service all of his life.

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Joseph Patrick O’Donnell

By Press Release

Published June 16, 2020 at 12:34PM | Updated June 16, 2020 at 1:20PM

Joseph Patrick O’Donnell, 79, passed away on June 15, 2020. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 56 years, Aileen O’Donnell; his children Mary Lave (Thomas), Michael O’Donnell, and David O’Donnell (Jewel); his three grandchildren; his five great grandchildren; and his brother Timothy O’Donnell (Mary Ann); and a host of nieces and nephews.

Joseph was a Scout Leader when he was younger. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Joseph was an avid woodworker and shared his passion with his children.

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Driver, 19, charged after police pursuit, crash

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 16, 2020 at 11:36AM

Photo submitted by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office

A police pursuit in North Stafford ended with a vehicle careening through a gate and crashing into a ditch, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office tells us.

On June 15 at approximately 1:30 a.m., Deputy E. Taylor observed a Mitsubishi Lancer speeding on Garrisonville Road in the area of Doc Stone Road. The vehicle then proceeded through a red light onto Salisbury Drive without stopping.

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OmniRide set to increase service levels starting June 22

By Rick Horner

Published June 16, 2020 at 11:12AM

OmniRide will resume operating all routes and will increase service levels on OmniRide Express buses starting on Monday, June 22.

Weekday Express bus services to destinations in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., will run on a Friday schedule, which is one step down from full-service. The increase in service levels is based on improving coronavirus conditions and the Governor’s order to begin reopening the state.

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