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Published September 13, 2023 at 9:03AM

Prince William County fire and rescue: “Early this morning, units were dispatched for a townhouse fire in the 3000 block of Eagle Rock Court (Lake Ridge). Crews arrived on the scene a short time later and were met with smoke showing from the front of the structure. ”

“All occupants were out of the house after having been alerted by sounding smoke detectors. The occupants (2 adults and 3 children) were forced to evacuate from a second story window to the ground below prior to fire and EMS units arriving. Both of the adults were injured during their evacuation and transported to a nearby medical facility with non-life-threatening injuries.”

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2 displaced after fire in Lake Ridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 12, 2023 at 1:28PM

“[Monday, September 11, 2023, 10:45 AM] units were dispatched to the 12900 block of Orleans Street (Lake Ridge) for a house fire.

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A drunk killed a Woodbridge man, 45, and his dog in June 2022 crash

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 10, 2023 at 7:04PM

The driver of a crashed car on Old Bridge Road is charged in the death of a man who was walking his dog. [Photo: Wayne Foscue]

“The Defendant will be sentenced on November 16, 2023. Members of the victim’s family will present victim impact testimony at that time. The Defendant faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years in prison.”

“In the early evening hours of June 18, 2022, the Defendant, Gentil Mwenze Banze, was driving his motor vehicle westbound on Old Bridge Road. Witnesses described the Defendant’s vehicle as swerving in and out of his lane of travel, almost striking other vehicles, before veering to the right and leaving the roadway.”

Originals

Pr. Wm. Board race: Justice calls out opponent Boddye’s ‘racist’ remarks about Deshundra Jefferson

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 7, 2023 at 11:20AM

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Ident-a-Child coming to area libraries

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 3, 2023 at 3:35PM

Prince William County Public Libraries: “Prince William County Sheriff’s Office will produce a plastic ID card with your child’s photo and measurements. This card could be the key to assisting law enforcement agencies if a child ever goes missing.”

“Producing the card offers children a fun and positive experience interacting with law enforcement officers. The Sheriff’s Office does not retain the information to protect the family’s privacy.”

Business

Air Force Veteran brings new YogaSix studio to Lake Ridge

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 20, 2023 at 9:00AM

YogaSix is a modern fitness boutique with its newest location in the Lake Ridge…May 31, 2023. Located at 12423 Hedges Run Drive.

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Drunken shotgun shooting in parking lot

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:15PM

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“Officers arrived on scene and located the vehicle in the nearby commuter lot where the driver, identified as the accused, was detained without incident. The investigation revealed the accused was intoxicated and operating the vehicle in a reckless manner as he fired several rounds of a shotgun from the vehicle.”

“Empty shell casings were located in the vehicle. No injuries or immediate indications of property damage were reported. Following the investigation, the accused, identified as Alimul KHUDI, was arrested.”

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Rockledge Elementary celebrates 50 years

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 16, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated August 13, 2024 at 6:26PM

Prince William County Public Schools: “Rockledge Elementary School [2300 Mariner Lane, Lake Ridge] celebrated its 50th anniversary recently with a family and community event that included inflatables and carnival-type games, hidden coins to find, rock decorating, face painting, cake walk, food trucks, and more.”

“There were displays set up in the cafeteria of current and former school programs, clubs, all the school’s yearbooks, pictures, school floor plans from beginning to current, and aerial pictures of the school over the years. There was also a giant rock donated by the local Vulcan quarry, which was painted gold and signed by all who attended.”

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Lake Ridge in-home care provider honored

By Uriah Kiser

Published June 8, 2023 at 9:00AM

SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge announced today that it has received the 2023 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse.

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OmniRide Lake Ridge routes consolidation: Public hearing Wednesday, May 31

By Uriah Kiser

Published May 30, 2023 at 9:29PM | Updated May 30, 2023 at 11:26PM

OmniRide: “The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the following proposed changes to OmniRide bus services.”

“Consolidation of the Lake Ridge-Washington DC (L100) and Lake Ridge-Pentagon-Crystal City (L200) commuter routes into one route. The consolidated route would serve the Pentagon Transit Center as well as all current L100 stops in downtown Washington. Extension of select Dale City-Pentagon (D200) trips into Crystal City to compensate for the Lake Ridge route consolidation. Introduction of new Eastern and Western Commuter Lot Connector trips to provide additional access to commuter lots during off peak times. Details about these proposed changes will be available at OmniRide.com prior to the public hearing.”