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Meet Prince William: Q+A with Tanya Washington, Planning Director

By Caitlyn Meisner

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Prince William County Set to Launch 3-1-1 System for Non-Emergency Services

By Uriah Kiser

Prince William County will introduce a 3-1-1 system this spring, streamlining residents’ and businesses’ access to non-emergency government services. The Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) officially recognized March 11, 2025, as National 3-1-1 Day, marking the county’s commitment to improving transparency and responsiveness in local government.

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Crime Report: Abductions, Assaults, and Robberies

By Jazbia Chaudhry
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Heather Michelle Maskell, 36, resisted arrest outside Target, scratching an officer. She faces charges of assault on law enforcement, grand larceny, and obstruction of justice.

A driver aggressively followed another for 8 miles after being cut off. Warrants were obtained for disorderly conduct, aggressive driving, and following too closely.

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Prince William County Proposes Data Center Tax Increase Amid Budget Talks

By Uriah Kiser
Village Place Technology Park in Gainesville, approved by the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in 2022

Data centers in Prince William County could see an increase in the tax rate for computers and peripherals used by data centers as the Board of County Supervisors deliberates on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

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OmniRide Bus Catches Fire on I-95 in Woodbridge After Flat Tire

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William Professional Firefighters Facebook Page]

The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on March 4, 2025, when OmniRide coach number 3005, returning to Washington, D.C., after dropping off passengers in Spotsylvania County, experienced a flat tire. There were no passengers on board at the time.

According to OmniRide, the bus operator safely pulled over and contacted dispatch for further instructions. However, the flat tire wrapped around the axle and began to smoke, ultimately leading to a fire that spread throughout the vehicle. By the time fire services arrived, the coach was engulfed in flames.

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Police Blotter: DUI Rollover, High-Speed Pursuit, and Strong-Arm Robbery

By Uriah Kiser
Fire crews cut a suspected drunken driver out of this car on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Stafford County

The incident occurred on February 22, 2025, when deputies responded to Malvern Lakes Circle after receiving reports of a shooting. Authorities warned residents about a significant police presence in the area but did not immediately provide information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The Sheriff’s Office has remained tight-lipped about possible suspects or the motive behind the incident.

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Occoquan Town Council Moves Forward with Business Recruitment Study

By Uriah Kiser

The Occoquan Town Council has directed town staff to research the feasibility of a business recruitment program.

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Tin Cannon Brewing Company Announces Closure After a Decade in Business

By Uriah Kiser

After more than ten years of bringing craft beer and community together, Tin Cannon Brewing Company is closing its doors.

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Haymarket Budget Proposal Includes Town Park Upgrades, Salary Increases, and Traffic Fixes

By Uriah Kiser

The Town of Haymarket’s Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) budget will be presented to the Town Council on Monday, March 3, at 7 p.m. by Town Manager and Zoning Administrator Emily L. Kyriazi.

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