Apartment residents called Stafford fire and rescue crews when smoke trapped them inside their homes.
Fire crews were called at 8:20 a.m. Thursday to apartments at 202 Chesterfield Lane in the Stafford Meadows section of North Stafford. Crews used hoses to extinguish the blaze and ladders to the second and third floors to rescue the occupants, stated Stafford fire and rescue Battalion Chief Mark Doyle.
Good morning – Mark your calendars for Thursday June 2nd for the annual Do More 24 Day. Please visit DoMore24.org to learn more and of course support a kid and a toy at Volunteer Prince William’s Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift program with just a $24 contribution.
· Catholic Charities- Hogar Immigrant Services is urgently seeking teachers for the English classes in Manassas. These classes are held Monday-Thursday which gives you lots of flexibility to what class works for your schedule. Training provided and you do not need to know any other language. Please call Cynthia at (571) 208-1572 ext. 103 to learn more.
Police located Allison Mott. They report she is safe. Authorities said they could not disclose where she was found.
Original Post Friday, May 27
The Heritage Railway Festival is back in Manassas for its 22nd year! Enjoy the rich railroad history of Manassas Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. surrounding the Train Depot.
A day full of family-friendly fun, the Railway Festival will feature a community stage on West Street hosting Premier Martial Arts, Wildlife Ambassadors, Bull Run Cloggers, and Magnificent Belly Dancers. Take an excursion train ride to Clifton and back featuring two wintry princess.
Brett Bowman said he always planned on retiring by 2018. He decided to bump up his ride off into the sunset by two years.
Bowman will leave his job as Manassas City Fire Department Chief on June 30. His last day will mark the end of a 42-year career in the fire service.
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