North Star education center is at 101 Shepherds Way in Stafford.
“Chalk the Walk is an opportunity for the local community to draw inspirational welcome messages on the sidewalks welcoming students to the start of the 2023-2024 school year.”
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Prince William County Police Department: “Death Investigation *UPDATE – On July 31, detectives received preliminary results from the Medical Examiner’s Office regarding the death of a 44-year-old man that occurred at a residence located in the 15300 block of Holly Hills Drive in Dumfries on July 29. The preliminary findings indicate the man died from blunt force trauma to the upper body as a result of being struck by a tree that fell onto the home during a severe weather incident. The manner of death is preliminarily classified as an accident. The final determinations of both cause and manner of death will be pending the completed report by the Medical Examiner’s Office in the coming months. Identified: The deceased was identified as Kenneth Allan LEE Jr., 44, of Dumfries.”
“Death Investigation [Previously Released] – On July 29 at 5:48 p.m., officers responded to a residence located in the 15300 block of Holly Hills Drive in Dumfries to investigate a death, possibly related to severe weather. The investigation revealed the victim, a 44-year-old man, was inside his residence when a tree fell onto the home. Additional family members who were also inside the home at the time were not injured and contacted emergency services. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. The cause of death has not confirmed, pending an autopsy by the Medical Examiner’s Office.”
The Center Square: “Virginia’s price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline has risen nearly 30 cents in a month, half of that in just the last week. The American Automobile Association’s daily tracking put the state average at $3.59 on Monday, up from $3.42 a week ago and $3.30 a month ago.”
“The national average is $3.75, AAA says.”
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Fredericksburg Nationals: “The Fredericksburg Nationals got key contributions from the 2023 draft class in a resounding 5-1 win over the Salem Red Sox.”
“Riley Cornelio breezed through the top of the first inning, then fourth-rounder Andrew Pinckney smoked a single back up the middle. He was balked to second, Blake Klassen worked a walk, then Roismar Quintana hammered a triple to plate both runners and give the Freddies a 2-0 lead. Max Romero Jr. followed up with an RBI single to make it 3-0.”
WTTG-TV: “People across the DMV are still dealing with the impacts of Saturday’s severe storms. Downed trees destroyed homes, left thousands without power, and in Dumfries, claimed the life of one man.”
“Officials say 43-year-old Kenneth Allan Lee — who went by the name Allan — was killed when a tree fell on his home in the 15300 block of Holly Hill Drive Saturday night.”
The Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center team is looking for assistance at our upcoming Kids for Kids Triathlon on Sunday, September 17.
Prince William police: “The Prince William County Police Department will participate in the annual National Night Out celebration this year on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, and encourages County residents to lock their doors, turn on outdoor lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors as a symbol that they care about their neighborhoods.”
“National Night Out – coordinated by the Community Engagement Section of the Police Department – creates healthy neighborhoods block by block by helping neighbors know one another, celebrate community, and take steps to make neighborhoods safer for all residents.”
Prince William police: “Death Investigation – On July 27 at 7:14 p.m., officers responded to the 11700 block of Antietam Rd in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a death. The investigation revealed a body was found floating in the water behind an address in the above area.”
“Fire and rescue responded and removed the body from the water and confirmed the death. Preliminarily, there were no signs of foul play. The deceased, identified as a 40-year-old man, was confirmed as a missing person who had been reported to police earlier that morning after it was discovered he had left his home on Pineneedle Ct in Woodbridge sometime after 9:30 p.m. the evening prior, on July 26.”
Prince William police: “Felony Hit & Run Crash Investigation – On July 26 at 10:45 p.m, crash investigators responded to Jiffy Lube Live located at 7800 Cellar Door Dr in Bristow (20136) to investigate a hit & run crash that occurred in the parking lot.”
“The investigation revealed the victim, a 23-year-old woman, was leaving the concert and running through parking lot “F6” to her vehicle when she was struck by a white sedan. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.”