MANASSAS, Va. — Fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the 10000 block of Azalea Grove Court, just off Hastings Drive behind the Wellington Shopping Center, for a report of a hazardous materials situation about 7 p.m.
But, as it turns out, it was no HAZMAT but rather some liquid contained in a Mason Jar that had spilled.
Sunday, May 18
Police report 78-year-old Asmait Ekubay has been found safe and sound with her family.
4 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2014
Police have released more information about the two sought in a shooting that left a female and male bystanders suffering from gunshot wounds.
Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.
· Good morning – The Salvation Army and Old Bridge United Methodist Church need your help on Thursday May 22nd from 10-noon to sort donated food for their Mobile Food Pantry. The food pantry is located at the B-thrifty thrift store on route 1 in Woodbridge. This is quick and easy to get their deliveries out in the neighborhoods. Please call Captain George at (202) 497-0234 to learn more.
· The Salvation Army also needs a Spanish speaker to help with gathering information from needy families seeking assistance at their Woodbridge office. They would love this volunteer 1-2 days a week either in the morning or afternoon. This is a busy office offering great services to the community and a wonderful way for anyone interested in social services to gather great experience. Please call Emily at (202) 756-3906 to learn more.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — ST Billingsley, owner of Steve’s Auto Repair in Woodbridge, presented a plaque to Scott Farischon, a manager at Car Quest Auto in Woodbridge, recognizing him for his help repairing several school buses for the Greater Manassas / Prince William Boys and Girls Clubs.
While Billingsley’s automotive technicians did the work, Farischon and his company donated several air conditioning compressors, brake pads, and rotors. The auto parts were used to repair several “club” buses used to transport children to and from the Boys and Girls Clubs in Dale City, Dumfries, and Manassas.
Saturday, May 17
Police report Romeo Antwan Bell was found safe.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — If you’re sitting in traffic on Interstate 95 and 395 this weekend, don’t count on any relief from the HOV lanes between Dumfries and the Pentagon. The lanes will close for ongoing work as they are being converted to express toll lanes.
Here’s the latest from the Virginia Department of Transportation:
There are several reports of flooded roads this morning. We’ve created a map to let you know the streets to avoid. We’ve also added photos from Piper Lane near Manassas Regional Airport and the Airport-Broad Run Virginia Railway Express station. The street is impassable.
