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Novant Health UVA Health System appoints Chief Clinical Officer

Published May 28, 2019 at 9:46AM

MANASSAS – Novant Health UVA Health System has announced that Douglas J. Markert, MD, will serve as Chief Clinical Officer for its Prince William Medical Center and Haymarket Medical Center.

Previously, Dr. Markert served as chief interventional radiologist for the University of Virginia Community Division in Manassas. In holding this position, Dr. Markert has nearly 20 years of experience performing minimally invasive image-guided surgical techniques to treat a wide range of vascular conditions.

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Prince William, Haymarket medical centers get high safety marks

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 24, 2019 at 6:53AM

MANASSAS – Novant Health UVA Health System’s Prince William Medical Center and Haymarket Medical Center were both awarded ‘A’ safety grades.

These grades were determined by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit committed to improving health care quality and safety, during their spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

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Adults can play in the mud too with Tough Mudder Classic

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 23, 2019 at 8:49AM

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.

2nd Haymarket heroin suspect in custody, indicted in fatal overdose

By Potomac Local News

Published May 17, 2019 at 1:39PM

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.

Traffic

What to expect with May 15-16 lane closures on Route 15

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 14, 2019 at 3:59PM

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 ‘Field of Flags’ ceremony honors public servants

By Megan Dietrick

Published May 13, 2019 at 1:00PM

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.

Service Authority wants to improve water supply for Bull Run Mountain

By Potomac Local News

Published April 11, 2019 at 7:03PM | Updated April 11, 2019 at 10:25PM

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.

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More students, trailers expected in western Prince William Schools

By Edith Kennedy

Published December 3, 2018 at 11:06PM | Updated January 22, 2019 at 10:58PM

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.

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Armed robbery, indecent exposure, shooting into dwelling in Prince William

By Potomac Local News

Published November 29, 2018 at 5:44PM | Updated December 2, 2018 at 1:53PM

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.

Suspect Descriptions:

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Tough Mudder Classic to be held in Haymarket

By Potomac Local News

Published November 28, 2018 at 3:30PM | Updated November 28, 2018 at 9:53PM

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.