(Press Release) On December 17 at 6:39 a.m., investigators from the Prince William police Crash Investigation Unit responded to the area of Linton Hall and Whitney roads in Gainesville to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian.

The investigation revealed that the driver of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound on Linton Hall Rd approaching the intersection with Whitney Road when the vehicle struck a pedestrian.


Traffic

OmniRide today will double the number of buses is has providing service between Gainesville,  Pentagon, and L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C.

The added bus service will depart from the new commuter lot at University Boulevard at Route 29 and Interstate 66 in Gainesville with nine trips, starting at 4:53 a.m. through 7:33 a.m. The buses will serve stops at the Pentagon, 7th and streets in SW Washington, D.C., and M and 9 Streets at Navy Yard.


Originals

Peter Candland, Prince William County’s Gainesville District Supervisor, was one of two Republicans to hold their county seats on Tuesday.

This marks Candland’s third term on the Board of County Supervisors and, by now, he’s got the battle scars to prove it.


Prince William

Three Prince William County Supervisors today introduced a plan that will be addressed at its regular 7:30 p.m. on October 15.

Per the plan announced at a rare press conference, any action on developing in the Rural Crescent — 117,000 acres of land between Quantico Marine Corps Base and Manassas National Battlefield Park — would be suspended.


Schools

HAYMARKET — The Battlefield High School (BHS) Bobcat varsity football team of Haymarket will kick off its first annual Military Appreciation Football Game on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.

This event, presented by BHS Athletic Booster Club and sponsored by Honor Brewing Co. of Manassas, will take place at Battlefield High School at 15000 Graduation Drive.


Originals

WOODBRIDGE — Tough Mudder’s first event at Silver Lake Park in Prince William County may have been its last.

Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland asked county staff to explore what it would take to issue a land easement to prevent future athletic events like the Tough Mudder event that occurred two weeks ago.


Originals

HAYMARKET — When it was announced last year that Tough Mudder Classic was coming to Prince William County, it was heralded as a win for sports tourism.

The popular 10-mile obstacle course run will take place this weekend at Silver Lake Regional Park in near Haymarket. It’s expected to attract hundreds of participants, dubbed “mudders,” and generate up to $2.5 million in consumer spending in Prince William County — mostly through people booking hotel rooms, shopping in area stores, and eating in area restaurants.


Traffic

GAINESVILLE – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is holding a public information meeting Thursday, May 23.

This meeting will discuss potential safety enhancements being studied for drivers and pedestrians along two miles of Rollins Ford Road between Vint Hill Road (Route 215) and Linton Hall Road (Route 619).


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