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Stafford County Government: “Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed Wednesday, November 22, Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, for the Thanksgiving holiday.”

“Both locations of the residential and commercial services of the R-Board/Regional Landfill (Eskimo Hill and Belman Road) will remain open on November 22 and 24. Both locations will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 23.”


News

“From the 14th Street Bridge to the terminus near Route 17, Transurban will be conducting tests ahead of the planned opening of new access points at Russell Road and Courthouse Road in Stafford County, as well as the new Opitz Boulevard ramp that will replace the Dale Boulevard ramp in Prince William County.”

“More tests will be conducted on December 1-2, 2023, beginning at or about 10 p.m. and ending at or about 5 a.m. each instance.”


Fairfax

Virginia Public Safety Foundation: “The Virginia Public Safety Foundation will honor 30 fallen Virginia heroes on November 18, 2023, in a ceremony for all public safety agencies and families of the public safety professionals being recognized. The guest of honor will be the Honorable Terry Cole, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Our honorees (for Nov. 18) include 17 firefighters, 11 law enforcement officers, 2 state correctional officers.”

(EOW: 01/20/2022)


Prince William

Prince William police: “The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Neighborhood Watch training on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at 6 p.m. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer.”

“The free training will be at Brickyard Coworking, 2700 Neabsco Common Pl., Suite 101, Woodbridge (22191).”


Politics

The Center Square: “The Virginia Public Access Project, a go-to source for Virginia election information, hosted an “After Virginia Votes” panel discussing the General Assembly election in retrospect and how Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Democratic legislative majority can work together.”


Business

Manassas City officials want the General Assembly to end a moratorium on annexation by Virignia cities.

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation about the potential of a new regional transportation authority that could help fund mobility projects to unlock some of the region’s traffic congestion.

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Insidenova.com: “Del. Dan Helmer of Fairfax County announced Wednesday morning that he is joining the race for the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District next year.”

“Helmer, a U.S. Army veteran who was first elected in 2019, led the House Democratic Caucus’ campaign effort this fall, which resulted in Democrats picking up three seats and regaining control of the chamber.”


News

Prince William Police Department: Malicious Wounding *ARREST – On November 12, the suspect sought in connection to the stabbing that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 10200 block of Farragut Court in Manassas on October 29, was arrested. The accused, identified as Maynor LEMUS AMAYA, turned himself in to police without incident. Arrested on November 12: Maynor LEMUS AMAYA, 28, of 10223 Farragut Court in Manassas. Charged with malicious wounding and assault & battery. Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond.”

Malicious Wounding *SUSPECT IDENTIFIED [Previously Released] – On November 7, officers identified the suspect sought in connection to the stabbing that was reported to have occurred at a residence located in the 10200 block of Farragut Court in Manassas on October 29. Officers obtained arrest warrants for the suspect, identified as Maynor LEMUS AMAYA. Attempts to locate the accused have been unsuccessful.”