News

The developer of a long-debated planned residential neighborhood centered on 340 acres of land has reduced the number of homes it wants to build.

The Preserve at Long Branch, formerly the Mid County Park and Estate Homes, would now have single-family homes on 102 quarter-acre sized lots, sized between one and four acres, down from the original 118. The project site in the center of Prince William County and residents would use both Classic Springs Way, off Bristow Road, and Classic Springs Drive, off Route 234 to access to the site.


Obituaries

James M. Anderson, Jr., 17 of Woodbridge, died September 13, 2020. He was born in Virginia, January 1, 2003 to James M. Anderson, Sr. and Tracy Rice. He is also survived by his siblings, Ivy Rice, Tran Murray, Christopher Rice, and Jeremiah Rice.

He attended Hylton High school where he was a member of the Hylton football and wrestling teams.


Obituaries

Harold Stephen Lane passed away on September 20, 2020, in Woodbridge, VA at his home in the arms of loved ones after battling lung cancer. Steve was the son of the late Halene Dorsey of Widen, WV. He was born on September 3rd, 1948. He will be missed by many cousins, and friends. He is survived by his still loving former wife, Joan Pearson and his dear friend, Linda Krueger. In addition to serving in the United States Army, Steve had a long and successful career with the U.S. Government Printing Office before retiring in 1994. His greatest joys were fishing, camping, gardening, and golfing. He said, “I gave up hunting because I enjoyed watching the deer more than eating them.” He loved watching the birds in his backyard, especially the hummingbirds. Steve was a diehard Washington Nationals, Redskins, and Capitals fan.

In lieu of flowers, may we suggest donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Capital Caring in Steve’s name.


Event

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.


Business

The Prince William County Service Authority’s wastewater treatment plant was recognized again for having a perfect compliance record with its state regulatory agency.

Located in Woodbridge, the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility earned a Platinum11 Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.


News

Central Rappahannock Regional Library will reopen branches to the public soon, starting with computer access and printing in the next few weeks.

Customers will soon be able to enter the buildings to browse the collection and check out materials.


News

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently accepted a $352,000 grant to fund aid for mentally ill female inmates.

This grant was from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and will be dedicated to aiding mentally ill women in the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center.


Prince William

Federal officials have fanned out into area neighborhoods in search of people who are suspected of being in the U.S. illegally.

The change in enforcement tactics comes as Prince William County ended its relationship with federal Immigrations and Customs authorities in June. Under the old 297(g) agreement that had been in place since 2007, customs officials were notified when a suspect with a federal detainer to their name was released from the Prince William County Adult Detention Center in Manassas.


Prince William

Prince William County Public Schools are working toward launching a hybrid learning schedule for many students next month, even though many questions remain about the details.