WOODBRIDGE — After narrowly losing his bid to be the Republican nominee for Virginia Governor to Ed Gillespie, Corey Stewart has his eyes on the U.S. Senate.
Specifically, Stewart seeks to unseat Democrat Senator and former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — A rare solar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. on Aug. 21, 2017.
The Prince William County Public Library doesn’t want the occasion to pass without a celebration.
MANASSAS — Officials know they need to build a new fire station on the south side of the city.
The question: Where to put it?
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
From Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:
The Stafford Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Boris Gokovski, age 64 of Stafford County. Gokovski was indicted by a Stafford County Grand Jury on July 5, 2017 on four counts of Sexual Battery. He was arrested on those indictments on July 12, 2017 and incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $5,000 secure bond. Gokovski has since bonded out. He is scheduled for arraignment on July 20, 2017.
From Prince William County police:
Aggravated Sexual Battery – On July 13 at 11:15 p.m., detectives from the Special Victim’s Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which reportedly occurred at a residence located in the 3600 block of Wharf Lane in Triangle earlier that morning. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 15-year-old female juvenile, was inappropriately touched by the accused, an acquaintance, earlier that morning around 8:00 a.m. Following the investigation, the accused, was arrested without incident.
OCCOQUAN — There’s a push to make the Occoquan area a cultural and arts district.
Following the passage of legislation from State Senator George Barker (Fairfax, Prince William), and Delegate Dave Albo (Fairfax), Ruth Anderson, the Occoquan District Representative on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors introduced a resolution to make the area an arts hub.
WOODBRIDGE — A tiny island in the Potomac River will host a summer concert later this month.
Holiday Island, a small privately owned piece of land on the Potomac just off the beach of Featherstone Shores in Woodbridge, is set to host The Stormin’ Norman Band and The Nesta Pine band on Saturday, July 29 at 3 p.m. The Nesta Pine Band will also be shooting a video for one of the band’s songs.
From the National Weather Service:
Not quite as hot today, but still humid; the risk of t-storms is greater than yesterday. Some storms may produce gusty winds, heavy rain. pic.twitter.com/LX1qcXElzS
Richard Edward Michell, age 75 of Woodbridge, VA, died peacefully on July 11, 2017 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving friends and family. He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Peggy Michell. Loving father of Deana Henry (Donald) and Bonnie Ewalt (Scott). Cherished grandfather of Luke Henry, Julianna Henry, Dominic Ewalt, Grace Ewalt and Michael Ewalt. Dear brother of Nancy Pauls (Mark), John Michell (Sherry), Christopher Michell, and Paul Michell (Donna). He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Olivia Henry and a brother Mark Michell.
Richard was retired from the Environmental Protection Agency, where he dedicated his life’s work as a plant pathologist. Rich enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling, baseball, and caring for turtles. While he enjoyed many hobbies, his love and loyalty to his family were always paramount.
