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Call to Action: Calling all muscles for food-packing project

By Uriah Kiser

Volunteer Prince William: “Greetings, Prince William – Calling All Muscles! SERVE’s Hunger Resource Center in Manassas needs six (6) volunteers age 14+ to help with a Food Packing project on June 8, 10 am-1 pm. Duties include removing food from shelves, packing into crates, and storing in designated locations. Volunteers must be comfortable lifting up to 15 pounds, bending and standing. Older volunteers are also welcome; volunteers 14-15 MUST volunteer with a parent. Please visit bit.ly/3WH3wRX and click on the Respond button to sign up. Questions? Please email [email protected] to learn more.”

“Do you have a “Shining Star” volunteer at your organization? Please consider nominating them for the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards! Nominations are open until 5pm, June 19, 2023. Ten categories are available for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding service! Please visit bit.ly/3qa8ri5 for more information and to submit your nomination. For more information, please email [email protected].”

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News

FredNats winning streak halted at 8 games

By Uriah Kiser

Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg winning streak died at eight games, in a 7-3 loss to the Delmarva Shorebirds.”

“The Nationals struck first on Friday night, in the bottom of the second inning. Murphy Stehly lined the first pitch of the frame back up the middle for a double, then later stole third base as Armando Cruz drew a walk. Cruz then stole second himself, and Stehly came home on a throwing error. Wilmer Perez then notched his first RBI with Fredericksburg on a booming double to drive Cruz in to make it 2-0. A wild pitch allowed Perez to reach third base, setting him up to score on a sacrifice fly to make it a 3-0 Nationals lead.”

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Pedestrian struck, driver charged with DUI, maiming

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William police: “Maiming resulting from Driving under the Influence – On June 1 at 7:04PM, officers responded to the area of Nokesville Rd and Fitzwater Dr in Nokesville (20181) to investigate initial reports of a driver possible unconscious in the driver’s seat of vehicle.”

“Multiple bystanders attempted to wake the driver who was reportedly slumped over the wheel. Prior to police or fire and rescue personnel arriving on scene, the driver, later identified as the accused, woke, and suddenly accelerated from the area. Witnesses reported the vehicle partially left the roadway and struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian who was walking on a grassy shoulder. The vehicle continued forward where the pedestrian then separated from the vehicle and struck a traffic sign. The vehicle remained in motion, ultimately hitting a fence then a tree.”

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Politics

Senate Democrats turn on Biden’s student loan forgiveness

By Uriah Kiser
Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) walks with Fredericksburg Mayor Katherine Greenlaw (left) on the newly refurbished Chatham Bridge. [Photo: Rick Horner]

Biden’s order would cancel up to $10,000 for qualifying borrowers and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. Biden ordered the debt cancellation via the Department of Education last year, but it is now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court after a legal challenge.

“The Congressional Joint Resolution of Disapproval passed Thursday and received Democratic support from Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana, as well as Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who now identifies as Independent. Two other Democrats, Sens. Mark Warner of Virginia and Michael Bennet of Colorado, did not vote.”

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Features

Manassas Railway Festival returns tomorrow, June 3, 2023

By Uriah Kiser

Manassas Railway Festival is set to take place on June 3, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location will be Historic Manassas train station at 9431 West Street.

The 29th annual event is free to attend, and visitors of all ages can participate in activities and attractions. This event is held to help celebrate the railway history of the Manassas community.

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Prince William to consider 2 rezoning cases, 365 new homes

By Uriah Kiser
Haymarket Crossing II

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors meets Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m.

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PRTC commission recommends bus service expansion

By Uriah Kiser

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (OmniRide) endorsed a new list of projects that could enhance transit service in our area. 

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Politics

Virginia Democrats call border deployment a ‘political stunt’

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in the state’s annual small arms combat marksmanship match, hosted by the 183rd Regiment, Regional Training Institute, May 19-21, 2023, at Fort Barfoot, Virginia. [Virginia National Guard]

“Virginia Democrats quickly accused the governor of grandstanding in a “desperate search for national relevance” – using Virginians’ tax dollars for a “political stunt.” While Virginia Republicans praised the governor’s move in the “strongest possible terms”— instead criticizing President Biden’s administration.”

“Virginia Republicans applauded Youngkin’s decision to deploy national guardsmen to the southern border in response to the federal government’s “lack of action.” Del. Todd Gilbert, the House of Delegates speaker, underscored the fentanyl crisis in support of the deployment.”

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Baldwin, Martin running for GOP nomination in Virginia’s 29th Senate District

By Local News
Nikki Baldwin (right) with her husband, Ben

Insidenova: “Two Republicans in the 29th Senate District are looking to flip a blue seat come November, but first, they’ll face off in a June 20 primary.”

“Woodbridge resident Nikki Baldwin, a native of Florida who says she spent time in foster care before enlisting in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, is running in her first race for public office. She’s running on a platform of parental input on educational issues and against race-based school admissions.”

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