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News Links: Dumfries Soldier Dies, ICE Arrests 214 in Virginia, and Osbourn Park Wins State Championship

Published March 16, 2025 at 10:43PM

Investigation underway after soldier dies at Fort Campbell – Officials at Fort Campbell, a major U.S. Army installation on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, are investigating the death of a soldier. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear as authorities work to determine what happened. WPSD Local 6

ICE arrests 214 in Virginia, including gang members and convicted murderer – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement partners arrested 214 individuals in Virginia during a targeted operation between March 1 and 13. The operation focused on transnational organized crime and gang-related offenders, including individuals allegedly tied to MS-13 and 18th Street gangs. Among those arrested was a Jamaican national previously convicted of second-degree murder and firearm-related charges. The Center Square

Business

Goodwill Moving Across Sudley Road

By Aya Karouane

Published March 16, 2025 at 10:22PM

A Goodwill of Greater Washington store at 8014 Sudley Road in Manassas will relocate to 8117 Sudley Road, the Westgate Plaza shopping center, across from its current location.

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Business

Settling in Fredericksburg Common for Mary Washington Grads

By Mike Salmon

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:23PM | Updated March 18, 2025 at 10:44PM

After graduating from MWU, Maggie Clegg moved across the U.S. before deciding that Fredericksburg is home.

Many newly graduated college alumni like the familiarity of the college town, so they stick around after they get the degree, for one reason or another. It’s still known as ‘home,’ making escaping hard.

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News

Snap, Crackle, Fall: Grafton Village Students Set Off a Chain Reaction

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:10PM

What sound do 1,455 cereal boxes make when they fall? Light thuds, and big cheers. Stafford’s Grafton Village Elementary School students filled the hallways on Friday, March 14 to cheer as cereal boxes toppled like dominoes through the school.

The breakfast, which was tumbled, wrapped up a two-week cereal donation drive. Students brought in unopened cereal boxes to their classrooms. The classroom with the highest total number won a Domino’s pizza and popsicle party. The winning 5th grade class brought in 162 boxes.

Pets

Meet Shug and Ziggy: Adorable Lab/Poodle Mixes Ready for Adoption

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:04PM

Shug and Ziggy, a lovable pair of Lab/Poodle mixes, are looking for their forever home! These two affectionate pups, just 1 year and 10 months old, are already spayed, great with other dogs, and wonderful with children. Plus, they’re both house and crate trained—making them the perfect addition to a loving family.

As a Lab/Poodle mix, Shug and Ziggy will require regular grooming, so potential adopters should be prepared for the additional care and expenses that come with their fluffy coats.

Cirque de Paris Bringing High-Flying Thrills to Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:00PM

Cirque de Paris is coming to Woodbridge. Europe’s most famous circus family returns for an all-new, immersive experience under the big top at Potomac Mills from March 20-30, 2025. Featuring BMX trick riders, grand illusionists, high-flying aerialists, nimble acrobats, and comedic clowns, this 90-minute spectacle is a must-see for all ages. Enjoy an interactive pre-show, fun activities, and delicious treats during intermission. Get tickets and showtimes at CirqueDeParis.com.

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Will Prince William County Absorb Training Costs for Town Police?

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 16, 2025 at 12:00PM

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The Board of County Supervisors has directed staff to review agreements between the Prince William County Police Department and incorporated towns regarding using the Mike Pennington Scenario-Based Training Center. The move comes after Gainesville District Supervisor Bob Weir requested a formal review of the Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) governing town law enforcement agencies’ access to the facility.

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Manassas

Classic Drama ‘All My Sons’ Returns to the Stage at ARTfactory

By Uriah Kiser

Published March 16, 2025 at 8:00AM

The timeless drama All My Sons by legendary playwright Arthur Miller returns to the stage in an Actors Theatre production at the ARTfactory in Manassas. First premiering in 1947, Miller’s powerful exploration of morality, ambition, and the consequences of personal decisions remains as compelling today as it was in the post-World War II era.

Set in the aftermath of the war, All My Sons follows Joe Keller, a businessman whose wartime actions carry tragic repercussions. As the past unravels, Joe and those closest to him are forced to confront hard truths about sacrifice, ambition, and the moral cost of pursuing the American Dream. The play’s deep exploration of human choices and the weight of deception makes it one of Miller’s most enduring works.

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