Natural Bridge now fully under state ownership

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia's Natural Bridge, a National Historic Landmark. [Photo: Virginia Department of Conservation]

“The property was previously held by the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit organization that works to protect public land. The organization worked with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) through its acquisition process to transfer the property to the Commonwealth for permanent stewardship. It has been managed as a Virginia State Park since 2016.”

“The park’s master plan (PDF) (PDF), approved in 2021, called for making several improvements after the state took ownership, including moving Route 11 off the bridge, as recommended by the Virginia Department of Transportation.”

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Updated: Dogs attack child, 2 adults in Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

July 3, 2023, update from Manassas police: “The juvenile is a 9-year-old male, and the dogs are pit bulls.”

Original Post — Manassas City Police: “On June 26th, the Manassas City Police Department responded to an incident on the 9000 block of Winterset Drive involving three individuals bitten by canines. An investigation by our Animal Control Division revealed that the incident began when two dogs were inadvertently let out of the property. During the effort to get two canines back to their residence, one of the two canines began to bite a minor; an adult female relative grabbed the canine and pulled it off the child, allowing the child to get to safety.’

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Two 16-year-olds charged in Woodbridge double shooting

By Uriah Kiser
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

The victims were then transported to an area hospital where they are expected to recover. The investigation revealed the two victims were near the playground area when they encountered two other males, later identified as the two accused. At one point during the encounter, a verbal altercation escalated before shots were fired, striking the two victims. The suspects fled the area on foot prior to police arriving at the location.

“While checking the area, officers and a police K-9 located and detained both suspects who were in possession of the firearms. No additional injuries or property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the two accused, both identified as 16-year-old male juveniles, were arrested. In addition, one of the accused was found in possession of suspected illegal narcotics.”

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Travelers with canceled flights get free margaritas

By Uriah Kiser
Bahama Breeze Potomac Mills opened in 2013.

To help ease that frustration, Bahama Breeze wants to give these travelers the island escape they deserve and can always find at Bahama Breeze by offering a “Flight for a Flight.”

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Anonymous tip leads Stafford fire marshal to illegal fireworks

By Uriah Kiser

Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department: “On Wednesday, June 28th, the Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office received an anonymous tip regarding the presence of possible illegal fireworks in the White Oak area of the county. On Thursday, June 29th, a Stafford County Deputy Fire Marshal went to the reported address in the 200 block of McCarty Road, and upon exiting his vehicle observed a large amount of what appeared to be illegal fireworks in plain view.

“The business did have an existing fire prevention code permit, which meant the business could be subject to inspection at any time. A subsequent inspection led to the seizure of a multitude of illegal fireworks with an estimated retail value of more than $600,000. The Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate, and charges are pending against the two individuals involved.”

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4th of July Fireworks and celebrations in our area

By Amelia Breeden

City of Manassas Park: “Join us this Saturday, July 1st at Signal Hill Park for our Independence Day Fireworks Celebration! We hope to see you there!”

Historic Manassas: “Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come early to get the best seats on the Manassas Museum Lawn for the firework display at 9:15 p.m.!”

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