On Friday, and rightly so, Prince Willam County Public Schools were closed for high winds that wreaked havoc on the region falling trees, blowing shingles off homes, as well blowing the water out of Neabsco Creek.
Today, Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late in large part due to the nightmare traffic scenario anticipated to unfold on area roads Monday morning.
The sign has been removed. The latest from VDOT:
VDOT has been advised that the sign has been removed; VDOT crews are working to reopen all lanes within the hour. 95 Express Lanes will operate on a regular schedule Monday morning.
Pending
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
WOODBRIDGE — Crews are standing by to take down the iconic Potomac Mills sign.
The 140-foot tall sign along Interstate 95 is leaning, blown askew by wind gusts topping 70 mph hour on Friday, March 2.
I’m posting updates on our Twitter page this weekend to help keep you up to date.
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From the Prince William police report:
Burglary to a School *ARRESTS – On February 27, officers with the Town of Dumfries Police Department located and arrested the 17-year-old male who was wanted for a burglary to Graham Park Middle School located at 3613 Graham Park Rd on February 22. Upon further investigation, detectives with the Property Crimes Unit also identified the second suspect involved, identified as a 14-year-old male, and arrested him without incident. Detectives believe that these two suspects may be involved in multiple burglaries and auto thefts in the Dumfries and Triangle areas. Additional charges are pending. The investigation continues.
RICHMOND – The abduction and slaying of a 19-year-old Norfolk woman prompted General Assembly approval of legislation to create an Amber Alert-like system for “critically missing” adults.
The “Ashanti Alert” called for in HB 260, sponsored by Del. Jerrauld Jones, D-Norfolk, was approved by the Senate on Thursday and now awaits the signature of Gov. Ralph Northam to become law.
· Keep Prince William Beautiful has a fun new program for fitness enthusiasts to take action to be environmental stewards. This volunteer team is called Prince William Ploggers. Please call Lynda at (571) 285-3772 to get your Plogger team going.
· Hey Teens – there are still a few volunteer spots available to help at the ICan Bike event during Spring break at Colgan High School. It’s a great way to help new bike riders and have tons of fun during spring break- March 26-30. Please register to volunteer at: icanbikepwcvolunteer.
