Prince William

Occoquan mural and island dedications

By Amelia Breeden

Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta: “Saturday, November 18, the town will host two dedications. First, at 3:00 p.m., town officials will cut the ribbon for the new welcome mural at the Route 123 entrance to town. This work, by artist Alethea Marie Robinson and commissioned by the Town Council, was selected from a number of wonderful submissions.”

“Then, at 3:30 p.m., town officials will cut the ribbon for the official naming of the island under the Route 123 bridge. For a period of approximately one year the island will be known and signed as ‘Heron’s Haven’, the name submitted by Tom and Mary Craig during the town’s island naming contest held last June during Riverfest. Please feel free to stop by both dedications this Saturday.”

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Firefighters launch toy collection drive

By Amelia Breeden
[Photo: Toys for Tots]

“Toys for Tots is a national charity program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Toys are collected and distributed to less fortunate children whose parents may be struggling financially and unable to purchase gifts during the traditional Christmas Holiday Season.”

“Please drop off your new and unwrapped toy at any Prince William County, City of Manassas Park or Manassas City fire station, Prince William County Public Safety Training Center in Nokesville as well as the lobby at the McCoart Government Center in Woodbridge.”

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U.S. SBA Administrator visits veterans in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser
Veterans Growing America Founder Donnell Johns and U.S. Small Business Administration administrator, Isabel Casillas Guzman. [Submitted]

“This pop-up store event was held to aid in accomplishing the administrator’s goal of advocation and promotion for small businesses and the approaching Small Business Saturday.”

“Come support Veterans Growing America in our mission on Small Business Saturday in Woodbridge, VA, at 15001 Potomac Town Pl Suite #130 between 11 am and 8 pm and visit vgapopupshop.com for more information.”

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Fatal tractor trailer crash ends with search

By Uriah Kiser

3:30 p.m. Update from Virginia State Police: “At 5:08 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 19, 2023), Virginia State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Prince William County. A tractor-trailer and a sedan collided in the southbound lanes of I-95 at the 156 mile marker. The tractor-trailer struck the pillar supporting the flyover ramp, which caused the trailer to rip open and lose its contents.”

“While the driver of the sedan was being treated by EMS at the scene, he left the ambulance and fled the scene on foot. State police are following up on several leads regarding his location.”

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Woodbridge Supervisor enters congressional race; Aims to represent Pr. Wm., Stafford, Spotsylvania

By Uriah Kiser
Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin

Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin is running for Congress.

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Survey says: Yes, to VRE Saturday service, fare increase

By Steven Gorski
A Virginia Railway Express train pulls into the Fredericksburg train station. [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN]

Virginia Railway Express officials say the public wants Saturday service and is willing to pay for it.

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Pound limits dog intakes after canine upper respiratory infections outbreak

By Amelia Breeden

Prince William County Animal Shelter: “We are is currently experiencing an increase in Canine Upper Respiratory Infections. The health and well-being of the animals in our care is our top priority, and therefore, we are temporarily limiting dog intakes. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.”

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Devlin Tech Park hearing scheduled November 28

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County Supervisors will again take up the long-debated Devlin Tech Park during its next meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

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After bitter election, chair candidates unite to oppose Devlin Technology Park data center in Bristow

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo by Jordan Harrison on Unsplash]

“During the event, Lawson indicated Deshundra Jefferson, the Democratic chair-elect of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Deshundra Jefferson, was cooperating with her to mitigate the Devlin proposal, which is headed to the board Nov. 28 for a vote.”

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