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Fatal Crash on I-66: Two Dead and Driver Injured as Car Hits Barrier

Published October 2, 2024 at 9:59AM | Updated October 7, 2024 at 12:19PM

On Tuesday, October 1 at 2:11 p.m., crash investigators responded to a fatal accident on the I-66 express exit ramp near University Blvd. in Gainesville.

A 2023 Audi Q5, driven by a 75-year-old man from Sterling, failed to slow down or turn while exiting toward University Blvd., leading the vehicle to cross all lanes and crash into a concrete barrier. Both passengers, Alfredo Rodolfo Sobrero, 90, from Sterling, and Liliana Nora Loschiavo Sierra, 67, from Woodbridge, succumbed to their injuries after being taken to local hospitals. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, and witnesses are urged to contact the police.

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Police Fire at Aggressive Dog After Multiple Attacks in Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 1, 2024 at 9:30AM

The dogs had bitten two people and attacked another man despite police commands. An officer discharged their firearm, grazing one of the dogs, which then fled with the other dog. Both were later contained at Hillwood Camping Park, where they and their owner were found. Animal Control took custody of the dogs pending further investigation. Minor injuries were reported in the incidents.

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Updated: OmniRide Plans New Front Royal Commuter Service on I-66 Corridor, Eliminating Gainesville-Reston Route

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 30, 2024 at 2:00PM | Updated October 5, 2024 at 2:57PM

Updated 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 — In a significant shift aimed at enhancing commuter services along the I-66 corridor, the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has approved a plan to introduce new state-funded bus routes and eliminate the underused Gainesville-Reston commuter bus route 618. This decision comes after thorough studies identified the need for expanded services and better resource utilization.

The new routes, proposed to serve Front Royal and Warrenton, are designed to support the recently expanded I-66 express lanes and introduce new commuting options for residents. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Long-Distance Commuter Bus Study and the Shenandoah County Public Transit Feasibility Study identified these routes as necessary.

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Prince William Asks County Employees to Serve Food, Drinks at Solheim Cup; Offers Regular Pay

By Alan Gloss

Published September 14, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated September 19, 2024 at 12:29PM

Photo: Prince William County

Prince William County Government employees were urged to leave their regular jobs temporarily and serve food and drinks to guests at a prestigious golf tournament now underway in the county while still being paid their government salary.

The Solheim Cup, an internationally recognized LPGA golf tournament, is taking place now at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Gainesville. From September 13 to 15, the event is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to the region.

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ATCC to Invest $54.7 Million in New Biomanufacturing Facility in Prince William County, Creating 75 Jobs

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 13, 2024 at 2:00PM

Photo: Governor of Virginia Facebook Page

American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) will invest $54.7 million to expand its campus in Prince William County with a new biomanufacturing facility focused on global health.

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John Register to Speak at Annual Salute to the Armed Forces

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 30, 2024 at 7:00AM

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The Annual Salute to the Armed Forces event, hosted by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, brings keynote speaker and Paralympian John Register to the Northern Virginia area on Wednesday, October 23rd.

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Police Report: Body Identified | Man Shot | Cabela’s Window Smashed

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 15, 2024 at 2:50PM

[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

We first told you about the discovery on Friday.

Death Investigation – On July 12 at 3:20PM, officers responded to Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) located at 2635 College Dr. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a death. The investigation revealed NVCC police located the personal belongings of an individual, later identified as a 20-year-old man, near a pond and contacted Prince William County police. A short time later, the man’s body was located and recovered from the pond by Fire & Rescue personnel. Preliminarily, there are no signs of foul play in the man’s death. The cause and manner of death is pending by the Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Gainesville Dollar Tree Closed for HVAC Repair

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 13, 2024 at 9:02AM

Many went to the Dollar Tree in Gainesville to find a note on the door stating that it was closed until further notice.

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Dementia Can’t Stop This 86-Year-Old’s Final Sail on Potomac

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published July 12, 2024 at 9:03AM

Sally Keller and her son enjoying the views on the Potomac River. [Courtesy of The Wellington at Lake Manassas]

David Keller, Sally’s son, said he grew up going sailing with his mother because it was a long-standing family tradition; Sally’s uncle had a 46-foot sailboat and her husband had a 17-foot sailboat that they often sailed on the Potomac River, the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River.

“Mom would see the boat in the background and always said, ‘I want to go on your boat,'” David recalled. “[It was] probably not the world’s safest idea.”

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Fashion Police Needed: Jewelry Heist by Stylish Suspects in Gainesville

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 5, 2024 at 4:02PM

Police are searching for four people who broke into a home on Sterling Point Drive in Gainesville. Investigators have clear pictures of them, and they’re asking for your help to find the suspects described below.

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