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Garland Wadsworth Gee Jr. peacefully entered his eternal rest on September 11, 2018 in his home surrounded by his wife, children and immediate loved ones after a strong and valiant battle against cancer. Garland was born on January 23, 1944 to the late Garland Sr. and Lucille Gee and was the youngest of five children. He is preceded in death by his four siblings; Vietta Williams, Lutricia Garner, William Gee, and Dorothy Rose. Garland spent
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MANASSAS — (From Email) The Prince William County Office of Emergency Management asked us to share the following information and I am asking you to help by sharing it too:
If Volunteer Prince William is asked to activate, we will contact our registered disaster volunteers via email or telephone for specific needs requests. First and foremost, take safety measures now to prepare – keep yourself and your family safe (including pets) – see the web links above.
RICHMOND—(Press Release) Governor Ralph Northam this evening issued a mandatory evacuation order for coastal Virginia residents in Zone A in advance of Hurricane Florence, effective Tuesday, September 11 at 8 a.m.
In Stafford County, Brooke Road area drivers will be redirected for four months during construction. From the Stafford County press release: Brooke Road Facing Four-Month Closure for Safety Improvement Work Residents in the Brooke Road area, as well as commuters to Dahlgren and all points north, will be redirected in the coming months when […]
Weekend brings cases of malicious wounding, indecent exposure, threats to bodily harm, strangulation
Prince William police were involved in cases of malicious wounding, indecent exposure, threats to bodily harm and strangulation over the weekend. From the Prince William police report:
Aggravated Malicious Wounding – On September 9 at 2:54AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 12900 block of Robert Ridge Ct in Bristow (20136) to investigate a fight. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 53-year-old man, was attending a party at a residence in the above area when he was assaulted by two unknown men. During the encounter, one of the men struck the victim on the head with a glass bottle. Both of the men continued to assault the victim after he fell to the ground. The parties eventually separated and the police were contacted. Minor injuries were reported. Following the investigation, officers identified one of the men and arrested him without incident at his residence later that morning. The investigation continues.
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Dam owners in Virginia are advised to consult with a professional engineer about possibly lowering lake levels by up to 6 inches per day ahead of Hurricane Florence. From the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) press release:
Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) has launched a new website combining the catalog and online content into one searchable platform. From the new website:
The library’s new website combines our catalog and online content into one searchable platform, making it easier than ever to find the materials and services you need.
Prince William police are encouraging everyone to “see and be seen during Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month,” which occurs in September. From the press release:
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