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Dean Park, proposed school focus of Manassas councilwoman’s year-end event

By Uriah Kiser
Coates Ellis

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis: “After the new Dean School construction plan was presented by the Manassas City School Board to the Manassas City Council last Thursday, I planned a Year End Wrap-Up for this upcoming [Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, 5:30 p.m., City Tavern, 9550 Center Street, Manassas], and have invited the public to hear more details and welcome questions.”

“The original plan “A” would be to build the new Dean behind the existing Dean and leave all athletic fields and track in place and available for the Dean Sports Complex. Plan “E” was recommended by the School Board. This plan would eliminate the track, a rectangle field, and a diamond and possibly a second diamond.”

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NOVEC offering free Christmas tree recycling

By Amelia Breeden

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: “Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) will accept post-holiday cut Christmas trees and greens at its Gainesville Technical Center at 5399 Wellington Branch Road, near Interstate 66 and U.S. 29.”

“Residents can begin leaving trees and greens on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and NOVEC will continue to accept them through Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Residents should leave greens in the section of the parking lot marked by orange safety cones; drop off does not have to take place during business hours.”

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Deputies nab Grinch who stopped at Lowes

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford Sheriff’s office: “Whether perhaps his shoes were too tight, or his heart was two sizes too small, a wanted Maryland man’s wonderful, awful idea to steal Christmas was foiled by Stafford deputies.”

“On December 4th at approximately 12:10 p.m. Deputy M.A. Pearce of the Special Problems Unit responded to Lowe’s, located at 1330 Stafford Market Place, for a report of a trespassing foe. Staff advised this suspect was squandering off with loads of goods yet to be sold.”

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Suspected Kohl’s thief makes sheriff’s naughty list

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford Sheriff’s office: “Despite multiple releases on shoplifters from Kohl’s being caught, one Stafford man’s attempt earned him a trip to Rappahannock Regional Jail and to the Sheriff’s Office’s naughty list.”

“On December 4th at approximately 5:20 p.m. First Sergeant D.F. Purcell and Deputy E.C. Taylor of the Special Problems Unit responded to Kohl’s, located at 1220 Stafford Market Place, for a shoplifting in progress. Staff advised they were watching a male stuff merchandise into a duffle bag. As deputies arrived on scene, the suspect was leaving the store. First Sergeant Purcell observed the suspect, and the suspect observed him. The suspect quickly began fleeing on foot.”

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Prince William

‘Tip-a-cop’ at Texas Roadhouse Woodbridge until 10 p.m.

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “REMINDER! TIP A COP at #PotomacMills @texasroadhouse begins at 3:00. To support #SpecialOlympics, #PWCPD officers are volunteering & donating 100% of their tips to the cause until 10 tonight.#TexasRoadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases if you show this flyer.”

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Business

Please welcome Hire Ground, Inc., our newest advertiser

By Uriah Kiser

Join Hire Ground, Inc. for its Winter Conference 2023 at Osbourn High School in Manassas on December 22, 2023, and thank them for helping to support and bring you local news!

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‘Hope Road just wasn’t wide enough’

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “Hope Road just wasn’t wide enough for this tractor trailer to turn around at Bayview Overlook. Deputies are on scene and a tow truck just arrived. We hope to have the road reopened soon.”

Hope Road is a winding, two-lane street that links Route 1 in Stafford County with rural areas along the Aquia Creek.

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Stafford leaders support bill that would clear the way for increased sales tax

By Uriah Kiser
McPike

Stafford County leaders support new legislation allowing them to hike the county sales tax to pay for school construction.

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Amber Leigh Holbrook was last seen getting into a red four door sedan

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg police: “MISSING PERSON: Amber Leigh Holbrook was last seen on 11/26/2023 at approximately 12:15pm at 419 Bunker Hill Street in the City of Fredericksburg. Amber was last seen getting into a red four door sedan, unknown make/model/tag. Amber was last seen pictured wearing a black jacket with a fur hood, black pants, and black new balance sweatshirt.”

“If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact the police at 540-373-3122. To make an anonymous tip, send a text to “847-411” and text “FDtip” followed by your tip. Or, download the free FPD Tip app available for Android and iPhones. To download the app, search “FPS Tip” in the Google or iTunes App store.”

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