Prince William

Police capture final 2 teenage suspects in Freedom HS robbery

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Police Department: Strong-Arm Robbery on School Grounds *ARRESTS – “The two remaining suspects sought in connection to the robbery that was reported to have occurred at Freedom High School located at 15201 Neabsco Mills Rd. in Woodbridge (22191) on June 14, were arrested.”

“The suspect, identified as Jerome Okine AMARTEY, was taken into custody on July 6 and the other suspect, identified as a 17-year-old male juvenile, was taken into custody on July 10, both without incident.”

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News

Jacqueline Vontersch joins PLN meeting documenters team

By Uriah Kiser
Vontersch

Please welcome our newest meeting documenter, reporter Jacqueline Vontersch, who comes to us from Elon University and lives in Prince William County. PLN meeting documenter reporters are a community of trained and paid residents who report on local government meetings in PLN’s coverage area.

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Politics

Prince William GOP urges Republicans to vote early

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Republican Committee: “Today, the Republican Party of Virginia is proud to launch Secure Your Vote Virginia – a brand new way for Virginians to vote early.”

“Here’s the truth – for too long, Democrats have played the game while Republicans sat on the sidelines. Every single election, Republican candidates go into election day trailing by thousands of votes.”

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Breaking News

VRE cancels some afternoon trains after Amtrak derailment

By Uriah Kiser
An Amtrak train derailed at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on July 11, 2023. [Photo: D.C. Fire and EMS]

“Update: Fredericksburg trains 301, 303 and 305 and 315 will NOT operate.”

Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS: “Amtrak derailment in tunnel at entrance to Union Station. Initial report minor in nature & no reported injuries. Fire units are working to reach the train, which is occupied.”

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Originals

Council delays decision on passenger jet service; Residents question need

By Uriah Kiser

The Manassas City Council deferred a decision on allowing commercial airline services at its airport during its next meeting on July 24, 2023.

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News

Sylvan Learning Center hosts school supply drive for Stafford students

By Amelia Breeden
Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Press Release: “Sylvan Learning Center is excited to announce its school supply drive to support the children and families within the local community.”

“The drive will take place during the month of July and all donations will be used to help students in the Stafford community.

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News

Manassas garage closed for pressure washing this weekend

By Madina Habib
A parking garage located in Downtown Manassas, next to the city's Virginia Railway Express / Amtrak station.

Virginia Railway Express: “Pressure washing of the Manassas parking garage interior and exterior is scheduled for this weekend, July 15-16.”

“The garage will be closed. Vehicles should not be left in the garage this weekend. Remaining vehicles will be relocated within the garage as necessary.”

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NOVEC awards $22,500 in scholarships to local students

By Madina Habib

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative: “Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) awarded $1,500 scholarships to 14 area high school seniors in May. An independent panel of judges evaluated applicants on their academic records, community involvement, work experience, demonstrated leadership, recommendations, and essays.”

“Judges also recognized Alexis Francis, of Prince William County, as the most outstanding student among the group of recipients. She received an additional $1,500 as the winner of the J. Manley Garber Scholarship, named for the late NOVEC Board of Directors chairman. Francis plans to attend Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia.”

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