A round-up of news headlines from around our area.
Potomac High School teacher under investigation found dead — Linda L. Burke, a Potomac High School teacher arrested June 11 in an assault on a state police investigator, was found dead in her home Sunday in an apparent suicide. [Insidenova.com]
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Hundreds of moviegoers sat below the big screen under the stars Sunday night.
They came out to Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center in Woodbridge to watch a double feature of “Mary Poppins” and “Savings Mr. Banks.” Both Disney films, the former is a classic tale that depicts a nanny who comes to work for the family of a banker, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. The latter is the story behind the making of the Mary Poppins movie, starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson.
MANASSAS PARK, Va. — Fireworks will rocket into the sky from Signal Hill Park.
Manassas Park will hold its fireworks show Friday, July 4 at the popular park at 9300 Signal Hill Drive. The fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m., and attendees should plan on bringing a blanket and picnic basket to celebrate the nation’s 238th birthday.
LAKE RIDGE, Va. — Two storm water management ponds have floated to the top of the list of needed storm water improvements along the Occoquan River.
Prince William County officials walked six miles and looked at 20 streams in the Occoquan River watershed, which includes streams and creeks that collect rainfall in areas like Brenstville and Independent Hill and points south of Manassas, where it then flows toward the Town of Occoquan and Lake Ridge.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Three community members have been honored by Leadership Prince William for their outstanding contributions to the community.
Here’s who won –
DALE CITY, Va. — A 46-year-old man from Fredericksburg was late Saturday when his car ran off Interstate 95 at Dale City.
Here’s more in a statement from Virginia State Police:
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — There’s correct way to dispose of a U.S. Flag.
“You can get rid of our flag in a respectful manner…by burning them, unless it’s nylon. If it’s nylon, you can bury it recycle it, said Thomas, 11, of Montclair.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Are you or is someone you know holding on to a lottery ticket you might have purchased back in December?
Maybe you have some old lottery tickets lying around the house?
Police officers on highways in Maryland and Virginia cracked down on HOV violators again this week.
A total of 377 drivers were issued first-time offenses for illegally using express lanes. Seven drivers were issues their second offense and 1 driver nabbed their third one.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Foreigner had a little help from the Forest Park High School Choir.
The iconic rock band with hits like “waiting for a girl like you,” “cold as ice,” and “juke box hero,” performed at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow on Friday night.
