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‘Once the VIN has been etched on all the windows, a thief must strip and replace every piece of glass’

Published October 19, 2017 at 5:30AM

Help Eliminate Auto Theft by Protecting Your Vehicles Help eliminate auto theft in and around Manassas – protect your own vehicles from being stolen by taking advantage of MCPD’s free VIN etching service next Saturday, October 21, 2017. The event, sponsored by Manassas City Police Department, Prince William County Police Department, and the Virginia State Police H.E.A.T. Program, is provided as a free service to all motorists, weather permitting.

Free Fall VIN Etching Event: Saturday, October 21, 2017, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Home Depot Parking Lot 8805 Liberia Ave, Manassas, Va. 20110

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‘Chairman Ryan Sawyers is not present again’

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2017 at 9:14PM

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From an email:

HEADS UP: The regular Prince William School Board is meeting tonight. Chairman Ryan Sawyers is not present again. This means that he has not attended 3 of the School Board’s 4 meetings for the 2017-2018 school year. He’s missed the 9/6, 10/4 & 10/18 meetings. The only meeting he attended was 9/20.

Obituaries

William Cephus Finley

By Press Release

Published October 18, 2017 at 4:17PM | Updated October 19, 2017 at 2:52AM

William “Bud” Ceaphus Finley, Sr., 82, of Manassas, Va., passed away October 17, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Finley, his parents Ora and Vinnie Finley, his brother, Lonnie Finley and step-daughter, Lena Seeber. He is survived by his children, William Finley of Chantilly, Va., Elana Ryder, and husband Dale, […]

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Free Concert! “A Celebration of Freedom”

May 2, 2026 7:30 pm -9:30 pm

First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City

14391 Minnieville Rd

Dale City, Virginia 22193

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Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.

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Heroin overdose leads to arrest of Stafford man, 40

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2017 at 3:26PM

From Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:

Stafford, VA. A man who lost consciousness after overdosing on heroin was arrested on Sunday by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. On October 15, 2017 at approximately 1:04 p.m., Stafford deputies responded to a call in the area of Ivywood Drive and Glenwood Avenue. They discovered an unresponsive man in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with its hazard lights on positioned to the side of the road at the intersection.

Obituaries

William Carl Puckett

By Press Release

Published October 18, 2017 at 2:28PM | Updated October 18, 2017 at 4:52PM

William “Carl” Puckett died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

He was born on June 4, 1943, the son of the late John Pete and Gladys Ellen Puckett. He married Gloria Jean Cornwell on October 25, 1963 — and their love story continues to this day. They have 3 children, Carly Puckett Lewis (Freddy Lewis), Christie Puckett Erney (Ken Erney), and William Bradley Puckett (Renae Seymour Puckett), and 7 grandchildren, Noah Christian Lewis, Cody Aaron Lewis, Taylor Christina Erney, Blake Addison Erney, Grace Elizabeth Erney, William Joseph Puckett, and Dylan Avery Johnson.

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Suspect arrested in connection with shooting in Garfield Station

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2017 at 2:04PM

From Prince William County Police:

Shooting Investigation *ARREST – On October 16, Randy Lamont JACKSON, turned himself into police without incident at the Gar-Field Station in Woodbridge. The accused was wanted for shooting which occurred in the area of Dale Blvd and Kerrydale Rd in Woodbridge on October 14.

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Public hearings scheduled for Transform 66 Outside the Beltway

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2017 at 1:38PM

From Virginia Department of Transportation:

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Fredericksburg woman wins car, declines prize and donates to Autism program

By Stafford Local

Published October 18, 2017 at 10:00AM

From an email from Stafford County Public Schools:

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Centennial Broadcasting, II, LLC’s B101.5 Radio and Pohanka Nissan in Fredericksburg, concluded a month long contest on Saturday, October 14th, with one contestant winning a new Nissan Rogue 3-year lease. In an unexpected twist of events, the winner declined the grand prize.

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Opioid Epidemic: Let’s talk about it

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2017 at 9:00AM | Updated October 18, 2017 at 9:47AM

From an email from the Virginia Department of Health:

I am sharing information about an upcoming Opioid Epidemic event on Tuesday, Oct. 24, sponsored by the Community Healthcare Coalition of Greater Prince William and the Prevention Alliance of Greater Prince William. Please share with your readers, listeners, viewers, clients and/or friends. The flier for the event is attached as well.