HAYMARKET – Tough Mudder Classic, an eight to 10-mile obstacle course adventure, is coming to Haymarket’s Silver Lake Park for the weekend of June 1 and 2.
According to Amanda Evertz, a Tough Mudder PR representative, the Silver Lake property was chosen because it has a varied terrain including open areas and woods trails. It’s also a scenic property with a geographic location well-suited to the event. Depending on the mud, it’s expected to be an exciting course.
HAYMARKET — On May 16, a second man sought in connection to the 2018 fatal overdose of a Dustin Colburn Lueker, 25, of Haymarket man, was arrested.
Jacob Carl Belotti turned himself in police without incident.
HAYMARKET – Drivers along Route 15 should expect traffic disruptions as rumble strips are installed on both Wednesday and Thursday night.
Northbound and southbound Route 15 (James Madison Highway) between Route 234 (Sudley Road) and Route 701 (Logmill Road) will have overnight lane closures May 15 and May 16 in order to install a rumble strip along the shoulders, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
HAYMARKET – Haymarket will honor those who work in public service with their 2nd annual “Field of Flags” ceremony.
The Gainesville Haymarket Rotary Club and the Town of Haymarket are joining together to host the Flags for Heroes and Families weekend commemoration from June 14 through June 16 at the Town of Haymarket Park, located at 14710 Washington Street.
HAYMARKET — (Press release) The Prince William County Service Authority is hosting a public information meeting about the Bull Run Mountain and Evergreen Drinking Water Supply Project on Wednesday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
The meeting, which will be held at Evergreen Country Club, 15900 Berkeley Drive, in Haymarket, will include a presentation by Service Authority representatives about the water project as well as a question-and-answer session.
HAYMARKET — With the Haymarket Town Council’s 5-1 decision to rezone 9.94 acres from business commercial to “Residential Moderate Density” land use designation, schools in the Gainesville District will become increasingly more crowded.
“We don’t run the schools,” said Haymarket Vice Mayor Susan Edwards just before voting in support of a rezoning request that would allow 79 new townhomes to be built in Haymarket.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY (Press Release) – On November 28 at 2:08PM, officers responded to the Metro PCS located at 17997 Dumfries Shopping Plaza in the Town of Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. An employee reported to police that two unknown males wearing masks, one armed with a handgun, entered the store and demanded money. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the business on foot. No injuries were reported. A police K-9 searched the surrounding area for the suspects who were not located. The investigation continues.
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HAYMARKET — The Tough Mudder Classic will be held this year in Haymarket.
This new race is an extension of multiple strength and endurance events held each year by the Tough Mudder organization.
GAINESVILLE – (Press Release) On November 27 at 11:42AM, investigators with the Crash Unit responded to Lee Hwy at Heathcote Blvd in Gainesville (20155) to investigate a fatal two vehicle crash. The initial investigation revealed that the driver of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee was attempting to make a left hand turn from northbound Lee Hwy onto Heathcote Blvd when the vehicle collided with a 2002 Peterbilt tractor with a flatbed trailer traveling on southbound Lee Hwy. The driver of the Jeep was transported to an area hospital where she died as a result of her injuries. The driver of the Peterbilt remained on scene and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Speed, alcohol, and drugs were not factors in this crash. No charges are pending at this time. The investigation continues.
The driver of the 2002 Peterbilt tractor with a flatbed trailer was identified as a 31 year-old man of Standardsville
