I served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for 22 years, retiring in 1997 as a Lieutenant Colonel and making Prince William County my home. I am offended by the blatant appeal of Kenneth Knarr through photos of himself in uniform in campaign advertisements.
If that wasn’t bad enough, he’s using these tactics on many of his materials without the required disclaimer by the Department of Defense. This is both disgraceful and immoral campaigning.
In the same press release, the transit agency said buses that service four routes that serve Tysons Corner, Mark Center in Alexandria, the Pentagon, and L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C., will remain dormant.
Meanwhile, a $1.6 million micro-transit service for the Dumfries and Quanitco areas will also begin Monday, June 5, 2023.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Facebook page: “Sentara Cares presented a check for $30,000 to Youth For Tomorrow, a non-profit neighbor of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, on May 17, 2023.”
“Youth For Tomorrow provides a range of services to support at-risk youth and families – they work to guide them to a better future. Originally envisioned by noted football coach Joe Gibbs in 1983, Youth For Tomorrow opened its doors in 1986 and has been changing lives ever since.”
Prince William Times: “A Manassas business owner and a Bealeton man pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to defraud banks and the federal Small Business Administration of more than $7 million in COVID-19 relief funds – money that was used to invest in cryptocurrency, buy vehicles, make mortgage payments, fund home renovations, pay private high school and college tuition bills and buy items on Amazon, according to court documents.”
“Between April 2020 and March 2021, Bennie Earl Magee, 54, of Manassas, falsified payroll records, created fake IRS business tax returns and submitted falsified revenue reports for multiple companies to lenders and the SBA to obtain more than $7 million in Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans for himself and his friend and co-defendant Michael Gilcher, 45, of Bealeton, according to court documents.”
OmniRide: “The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the following proposed changes to OmniRide bus services.”
“Consolidation of the Lake Ridge-Washington DC (L100) and Lake Ridge-Pentagon-Crystal City (L200) commuter routes into one route. The consolidated route would serve the Pentagon Transit Center as well as all current L100 stops in downtown Washington. Extension of select Dale City-Pentagon (D200) trips into Crystal City to compensate for the Lake Ridge route consolidation. Introduction of new Eastern and Western Commuter Lot Connector trips to provide additional access to commuter lots during off peak times. Details about these proposed changes will be available at OmniRide.com prior to the public hearing.”
Madelyn Pitts, 27, has been missing from her home in Woodbridge since April 24, 2023.
Prince William police told PLN she left home after an argument. She is now listed on the Black & Missing Foundation.
“If you have soup cans without a sharp edge that you are willing to donate, you can drop them off at the Keep Prince William Beautiful office before June 20th: 4391 Ridgewood Center Drive Suite F, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192”
Prince William police: “Allowing Access to Firearms by Children – On May 26 at 7:05PM, officers responded to investigate a shooting that was reported to have occurred at the Westgate Apartments located in the 8000 block of Ashland Ave. in Manassas (20109) at approximately 6:35PM.”
“The investigation revealed the victim, a 12-year-old male juvenile, was inside the apartment with his father, identified as the accused, when he was left unattended with a loaded firearm. The juvenile was handling the firearm when a round was fired from the weapon which then struck the victim in the leg. The accused contacted another family member who drove the victim to an area hospital where police were contacted.’
Prince William police: “Shooting Investigation – “On May 28 at 8:13PM, officers responded to the area of Delaware Dr. and Horizon Ct. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a shots fired call. The investigation revealed the victim, a 19-year-old woman, was driving when she briefly stopped her vehicle in the above area and observed two unknown men on the opposite side of the street.”
“At one point, the victim’s vehicle was struck by rounds fired by the men. The victim quickly drove to a nearby residence and contacted the police. The suspects fled the area prior to police arriving at the location. No injuries or additional property damage were reported. While checking the area, officers located shell casings in the roadway.”
Prince William County Public Libary: “Prince William Public Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading program is centered around kindness, friendship, and unity with the theme, “All Together Now.” From June 20 – August 20, come into any of our 12 libraries to register for Summer Reading. You can also register online at pwcva.gov/library or through the Beanstack Tracker app on your smartphone.”
“This year’s Summer Reading program has something for all ages. Game cards are uniquely designed for Babies and Toddlers, Preschool – Grade 5, and Grades 6 – 12, with fun activities to complete that encourage participants to learn more about library services and programs and to read books to meet goals and win prizes. This year’s program also includes a challenge for adults by encouraging them to complete activities or read books all summer.”
