WVEC-TV: “Virginia is currently served by 13 Amtrak regional and national trains that connect 21 rail stations.”
“The system in the Commonwealth is one of the best revenue generators of its size for Amtrak. Recent ridership numbers show interest in regional passenger rail may be at an all-time high.”
“A Frederick County jury convicted Bhagavan Antle of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and two felony counts of conspiring to wildlife traffic. Antle’s sentencing is scheduled for September 14, 2023.”
“The Office of the Attorney General’s Animal Law Unit led the investigation, which began in 2019, and prosecuted the case to secure today’s convictions after a week-long trial.”
R. Wendell Presgrave, the founder of MyPlumber Plus, was honored with a funeral procession from the company’s headquarters at 6897 Gateway Court, off Balls Ford near Manassas, to a memorial service in Haymarket, on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Presgrave, 83, died on May 23, 2023.
“The investigation revealed a store clerk, identified as a then-50-year-old woman, was working at the location when she went to use the restroom. An unknown man followed the victim into the restroom where she was bound and sexually assaulted at knifepoint.”
“After the incident, the suspect fled the business and was not immediately located. The case eventually was transferred to Cold Case where, in 2021, the investigation was reviewed, and new investigative leads were followed through advancements in DNA/genealogical testing and research.”
Uriah Kiser, Potomac Local News publisher, here.
Town of Occoquan Mayor’s E-Newsletter: “June is membership renewal month for the Occoquan Historical Society (OHS), and we are hoping that you will take a moment to show your interest in Occoquan’s history by joining or renewing your membership in the Society for $20.”
National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “High temperatures will be in the 70s to low 80s today for most. Higher elevations will stay in the 60s. Showers or a t-storm can’t be ruled out today but should be less widespread than Monday. ”
“Today: Isolated showers before 7 am, then scattered showers after 10 am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.”
