Press release:
With interest growing in how landfills can benefit local communities, the public and media are invited to tour Prince William Energy, a renewable landfill gas to energy (LFG) plant at the Prince William County Landfill. The tour is part of the Prince William Recycles Day event on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The LFG plant owner/operator Fortistar, management specialists focused on investments in energy sources for transitioning to a zero carbon economy, is a sponsor of the annual free event.
Stafford authorities are investigating two separate shooting into occupied dwellings calls.
One of the calls involves a gun and the other a bow and arrow.
A pickup lost its load of wood on Route 29 in Gainesville.
Police were called about 11:10 a.m. for a report of a man on the northbound side of the highway trying to put wood back into a blue truck near the intersection of Somerset Crossing Drive.
Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.
A group of candidates running for Manassas Park City Governing Board will meet and greet voters tonight.
The candidates’ forum will begin at 7 p.m. at the Manassas Park Community Center, located at 99 Adams Street in Manassas Park.
An all-clear was given at Battlefield High School. The evacuation was blamed on a faulty alarm, said schools spokeswoman Irene Cromer.
Battlefield High School near Haymarket was evacuated this morning.
Velocity Wings tells us it opened its doors in a new location in Bristow.
The new 145-seat restaurant opened Tuesday and offers wings, buffalo chicken egg rolls, chicken lettuce wraps, and pulled pork sliders.
From Occoquan River Communities President Betty Dean:
Hello ORC members and friends – The Occoquan River Communities Board of Directors requests the pleasure of your company on our “State of the Occoquan” river cruise – Tuesday, October 25, departing from the Occoquan Town Dock. Boarding begins at 6pm and we will depart promptly at 6:30.
Police tell us the animals wee on a neighbor’s property and not on a street.
“…it wasn’t really a police issue,” Prince William police spokesman 1st Sgt. Jonathan Perok stated in an email.
Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman Corey Stewart, At-large was fired from the Donald Trump for President campaign after he staged a rally outside Republican National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Stewart had been serving as Trump’s point man in Virginia since the billionaire held a campaign rally in Manassas last December. Monday’s rally organized by Stewart came as several Republicans rescinded their support for the billionaire presidential candidate.
