During a special kick-off presentation, Van Metre will also join The Heart of America Foundation in honoring three exemplary students who have demonstrated the values of service within the Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School community.
The Van Metre Companies is dedicated to improving the lives of people in the communities where Van Metre carries on its business. This is the first year Van Metre Companies and Heart of America have partnered with Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School.
The Prince William County Service Authority is pleased to announce it has won the National Association of Clean Water Agencies’ Platinum Award for the second consecutive year.
In 2014, the Service Authority won its first platinum award, which is given to NACWA member utilities that have experienced no permit violations for five consecutive years. Located in Woodbridge, the H.L. Mooney Advanced Water Reclamation Facility treats up to 24 million gallons a day of wastewater from eastern Prince William County.
Bailey won with 66.73% of the vote, according to the State Board of Elections.
“It’s exhilarating – that’s the phrase I’ve been using for the past 24 hours…I am going to take this energy and I’m going to use it to keep moving forward,” said Bailey.
We have more information about Thomas James “T.J” Sadler’s disappearance.
Sadler was found yesterday morning in North Cape May, New Jersey.
One of Stafford’s most beautiful and most beloved parks is getting ready for a big party, and County officials invite everyone to blow out the candles on 40 years of fun, sun and service!
All Stafford citizens are invited to Curtis Memorial Park for its 40th birthday celebration on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The 1970s-themed party will feature disco music, kids’ activities, and lots of opportunities to take a dip in the park’s Olympic-sized swimming pool and zero depth entry wading or tot pool. The first 100 guests will receive a free hot dog and birthday cake will be served. There will also be plenty of pool games, arts and crafts, a shark-themed moon bounce, and a visit by Jaws the Shark, in honor of the 1975 movie. The party starts at 1:00 p.m. and goes until 4:00 p.m.
According to Prince William police, the victim – a 14-year old female – was sexually assaulted by a known acquaintance – 19-year old Bryan Velazquez Vazquez – when she was visiting him at the residence.
Following the investigation, officers from the Special Victims unit located Velazquez Vazquez and arrested him.
Stafford County is pleased to announce that it has won two 2015 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). Stafford won awards for its 350th Anniversary Celebration in 2014 and for Fire and Rescue’s Advanced Life Support Pilot Program. The awards recognize innovative county government programs that modernize county government and increase services to residents.
“We are honored to be recognized at the national level for these two efforts,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Gary Snellings, Hartwood District. “The 350th award validates the hard work of the 350th Blue Ribbon Committee, Stafford’s citizens and businesses, and our staff to celebrate a tremendous milestone for Stafford, and to also bring all facets of our community together for a worthy cause.” Mr. Snellings served as the Board’s liaison to the 350th Blue Ribbon Committee.
New dates have been scheduled to shift traffic lanes at the intersection of Route 1, Route 17 Business, and Route 218 in Stafford County’s Falmouth area.
Weather conditions last week postponed planned traffic shifts, which were scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8.
Jeremy McPike was the winner in last night’s primary for Virginia’s 29th district Senate seat.
The seat, currently being vacated by retiring Senator Chuck Colgan, is considered one of the most important in the 2015 election cycle.
