WOODBRIDGE — Prince William County police were on the Occoquan River on Thursday.
Officers on the county’s police boat could be been on the water talking with other boaters that were anchored in Belmont Bay in Woodbridge. The patrols came the before the start of a larger enforcement effort — Operation Dry Water.
MANASSAS — They came looking for people who can be bank tellers, sell, work construction, cook, and make sandwiches.
And the rest, they came to find a job.
HAYMARKET — Boy Scout officials are seeking Prince William County approval to add shooting sports activities at Camp William B. Snyder near Haymarket, including two outdoor rifle and shotgun ranges, but the plan has raised safety and noise concerns for nearby traffic on Interstate 66.
Both state and county transportation officials who reviewed the plan questioned whether traffic on nearby I-66 could be impacted, possibly winding up in the line of fire. The proposal requires approval from the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.
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FREDERICKSBURG — They’re clearly excited in Fredericksburg.
City officials on Tuesday posted to their Facebook page announcing the city was in the works to sign a letter of intent with the Potomac Nationals. That agreement would move the team from their home in Woodbridge, where they’ve been since 1984.
Dr. Niyati Dhokai, of the Hylton Performing Arts Center, was honored for her work with veterans.
More from an email:
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 42nd Session graduated on Friday, June 22, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, just outside Manassas.
The 22 men and women completed a 24-week course of training in all aspects of police work, including classes in firearms, use-of-force decision making, driver training, legal training, patrol techniques, criminal investigation and crash investigation.
From an email:
Escape the heat and enjoy a lemon zesty day in Occoquan. Explore this historic waterfront town and soak up the flavor of the day enjoying free tasty lemon treats and sipping lemonade.
