DALE CITY, Va. — Water and sewer rates could be going up for customers in eastern Prince William County.
Virginia American Water wants to raise rates by 15.9 percent for customers in the state. Customers in Prince William County could be hit hard by the increase, as the utility wants to raise rates in the portion of the county it serves by nearly 25 percent, according to a press release from the Prince William County government.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A construction worker was taken to a local hospital Monday after a roof collapsed today in in Woodbridge.
Fire and rescue crews were called to the 5600 block of Minnie Court, in the area of Spriggs and Minnieville roads, about 2 p.m. after the roof collapse. The roof was attached to a building that was under construction, said fire and rescue officials.
Stafford, Va. — Residents got their first glimpse of the proposed Stafford County operating budget for 2013.
The $246.6 million proposed budget comes in at $5.5 million more the current budget, and takes into account increases in employee payments to the Virginia Retirement System, an increase in maintenance cost to the county’s new emergency radio communications system, and increased costs to house prisoners at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.
Editor’s note: The following is a letter from Delegate Richard Anderson, R-Prince William, to his constituents.
Dear Prince William Neighbors,
Triangle, Va. — Police chased a man on a bicycle because he was said to be a suspicious person. That man then threw his bike an officer injuring him, according to police.
Police were called at 10:10 p.m. Thursday to the 3800 block of Graham Park Road in Triangle where officers tried to speak with the man, but he fled officers on his bike, according to police reports.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Three new businesses have their eyes set on Marumsco Plaza in Woodbridge. If they have their way, you’ll be able to stop in or simply drive through.
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will hold public hearings on whether to allow the new shops — a Pollo Campero restaurant, a Walgreens Pharmacy, and a BB&T Bank – to be built in the area and have them to include drive-through lanes.
By Uriah Kiser
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Prince William County teachers brought papers to grade to Potomac Mills mall this weekend.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, usually known for putting out fires and responding to 911 calls, put their hair on the line to raise funds for research to find new cures for childhood cancer.
On Friday, OWL VFD hosted their 7th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event. With almost 70 heads shaved, OWL VFD raised $31,838.62 by the end of the evening, topping last year’s efforts by 18 heads and almost $2,000.
By Sherese A. Gore
Capital News Service
RICHMOND, Va. – House Speaker William Howell on Sunday hailed the General Assembly’s just-concluded regular session as a success, citing the passage of legislation to create jobs, improve public education and reform public employees’ pension plan.
