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The Stafford County School Board is moving forward with plans to redesign and rebuild Drew Middle School, with an anticipated opening in August 2028. The proposed facility, located at Oak Knoll Farm off Farm Road, aims to modernize the school’s infrastructure while accommodating growing student enrollment.

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The Haymarket Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals involved in an illegal dumping incident that occurred on Jordan Lane on February 23, 2025, at 4:58 p.m.

According to Chief of Police Allen Sibert, the suspects were seen driving a black Ford F-150 Platinum 4X4 pickup truck at the time of the incident.


Manassas Park

Summer fun at Signal Bay Waterpark will start a little later than expected this year. The city of Manassas Park has announced a delayed opening due to ongoing renovations. According to a statement from city officials, the park will now welcome visitors on Monday, June 23, about a month later than initially planned.

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A Stafford County Sheriff’s deputy tackled an unexpected suspect on Thursday afternoon—an injured bald eagle.

A little after 4 p.m. on March 10, Stafford County Sheriff’s Sergeant A.J. McCall and Deputy E.M. Brooks responded to a call near Montague Loop, close to the R-Board Regional Landfill, where an injured eagle, affectionately named “Flappy Gilmore,” was struggling to fly.


Business

The Amazon Fresh grocery store near Manassas will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, March 16, 2025, as part of the company’s ongoing evaluation of its physical store strategy.

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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg City Manager Tim Baroody presented the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget proposal to the City Council on March 11. The proposal outline a $136.75 million spending plan to strengthen public schools, upgrade infrastructure, and ensure long-term financial stability.

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Fredericksburg

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its scheduled road work and lane closure updates for the Fredericksburg District for the week of March 16-22, 2025. All work is weather permitting, and motorists are advised to check 511Virginia for real-time traffic updates.

Sunday – Saturday, 7 p.m.-10 a.m. – Alternating single lane closures on the off-ramp from I-95 southbound to Route 1 for construction to widen the ramp and add a right-turn lane to Route 1 southbound.


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The regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) conducted the investigation and presented its findings to Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Amy Ashworth. After a thorough evaluation, Ashworth determined that the officer acted lawfully and that no charges would be pursued.

Following the criminal investigation, the Prince William County Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards will now review the case internally. Additionally, the department’s Use of Deadly Force Review Board will conduct a final assessment to determine whether the shooting was justified and by department policy.