The region is under a Blizzard Watch, as a potentially historic winter storm could dump a foot or more of snow on our area.
The watch goes into effect Friday night and lasts until late Saturday night.
Stafford County authorities are looking for someone who stole eight goats.
Here’s more in a press release from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: (more…)
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The Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department was dissolved Tuesday.
Career Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue personnel will staff the station on Route 15 in western Prince William. A mix of career and volunteer staff had operated the station prior to the takeover.
A walk to end Alzheimer’s Disease toured Manassas neighborhoods and exceeded fundraising goals.
The annual Tri-County Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised $100,114, a total of $114 more than the goal.
A total of 14 new fire and rescue personnel graduated in the latest Stafford County recruit class.
The men and women trained for 26 weeks for the jobs through various courses to include EMT, firefighter, and MAYDAY training for when a firefighter is down.
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Prince William County Public Schools will open two hours late Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.
More in a press release:
An EMT was struck in the face by the accused while being transported to a local hospital after being found unconscious and intoxicated.
The accused is charged with assault and battery on an emergency medical services personnel.
Last week, the 2016 General Assembly gaveled into action and I became your State Senator for Virginia’s 36thDistrict.
New Committees
The Rules Committee assigned me to three committees. (1) The Local Government Committee considers legislation addressing land use, zoning and local government. (2) The Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee has jurisdiction over the safety net programs, prisons, alcoholic beverage regulation and childcare. (3) The General Laws and Technology Committee examines bills affecting homeowners associations, gambling, professional occupation regulation, procurement and the Freedom of Information Act. Each of these has jurisdiction over issues critical to the quality of life in our area.
Stafford County will build a new animal shelter.
The county has outgrown its current shelter next to the Rappahannock Regional Landfill on Eskimo Hill Road. It was built in 1991.