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Prince William sups budget $1.3 million for hiking trail

Published June 8, 2023 at 7:36AM | Updated August 28, 2024 at 7:45AM

Prince William County Government: “Prince William County is closer to constructing the one-mile segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail through the Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge in North Woodbridge, connecting the Rippon VRE station to Veteran Memorial Park.

“On Tuesday, the Board of County Supervisors authorized the transfer, budget and appropriation of $1.3 million from general-use proffer funding, $825,000 in Transient Occupancy Tax Fund [hotel taxes] (dedicated for transportation), and $500,000 from the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act. The new funding will supplement a Federal Land Access Program grant already awarded to the county for the project.”

Little praises TJ admissions changes, calls for higher pay, culture change in law enforcement

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 7, 2023 at 2:30PM | Updated June 12, 2023 at 1:50PM

Makya Little, 41, is running in a June 20 Primary Election to be the Democrat nominated by her party to run for the newly-created 19th District Virginia House of Delegates seat. The seat has no incumbent. Little has two Primary opponents, Natalie Shorter, and Rozia Henson.

The district leans strongly toward Democrats and includes a portion of Woodbridge in Prince William County and a portion of southern Fairfax County. Find your polling place.

Boy, 10, nearly abducted walking to bus stop; 2 men sought

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 7, 2023 at 1:43PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

“During the encounter, the man grabbed the boy without provocation. The victim was able to break free and run away from the man. The suspect then got back into the vehicle which was being driven by another masked man, and fled the area.”

“Suspect Descriptions: A black male, unknown age, with the number “2” tattooed on his neck. Last seen wearing a dark-colored ski-style mask and clothing. Vehicle Driver: A black male wearing a ski-style mask, a blue shirt, and black pants.”

6 adults, 3 children displaced in Dale City fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 7, 2023 at 9:53AM

[Photo:Prince William Fire and Rescue Department]

Prince William fire and rescue: “Yesterday afternoon (3:06 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023), units were dispatched to the 15000 blk of Cloverdale Road [Dale City] for a report of a house fire.”

“Units arrived on the scene with heavy fire showing (see attached video) from the second floor. Crews quickly controlled the fire. The fire was discovered by one of the adult occupants home at the time of the fire.”

Prince William sups fund multiple transportation projects

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 7, 2023 at 9:00AM

Prince William County Government: “During their meeting on Tuesday, June 6, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted to budget and appropriate funding for several transportation projects across Prince William County.”

“University Boulevard Extension: The Board budgeted and allocated $40.7 million in state, regional and local funding to extend University Boulevard between Devlin and Wellington roads.”

Prince William School Board candidate previously arrested for weapons, DWI

By Local News

Published June 6, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

[Photo: Blake campaign website]

“Tracy Blake, a 46-year-old candidate for the Neabsco District School Board seat this fall, faced a number of legal challenges between 2006 and 2011, Prince William County Circuit Court records show, ultimately landing Blake in jail with a one-year sentence. Blake’s arrest record began circulating on several schools-related Facebook groups over the weekend.”

Opinion: We need a new vision. We need Jeanine Lawson Board of County Supervisors Chair

By Letters to the Editor

Published June 6, 2023 at 10:00AM

[Photo: Markus Winkler/Unsplash]

I am writing to encourage my friends and neighbors in Prince William County residents to elect Jeanine Lawson for Chair of the Board of Supervisors.

I was fortunate to serve with Jeanine on the Board of Supervisors when our terms overlapped from late 2014 to early 2016. During our brief service together, I was able to observe Jeanine’s leadership firsthand. I was always impressed with her preparation and passion for the citizens of our county.

El DeBarge, ‘Rhythm of the Night’ singer, to perform at political fundraiser in Woodbridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 6, 2023 at 9:00AM | Updated June 6, 2023 at 11:14AM

Alamo draft house Woodbridge.

Makya Little for Delegate: “On Monday, June 19, 2023—also known as Juneteenth—Little’s campaign will host their final pre-primary fundraiser featuring a performance by DeBarge. Working to create opportunities for community members, the campaign has also selected two local bands—TurnUpDeAnte & Co. and Izis la Enderma de la Salsa—to open for DeBarge at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Woodbridge that evening.”

“Eldra “El” Patrick DeBarge—an American singer, songwriter, and musician—was the focal point and primary lead singer of the family group DeBarge [during the 19880s]. Popular songs led by El DeBarge include “Stay with Me,” “All This Love,” and “Rhythm of the Night.”