QUANTICO — A massive power outage has left the crossroads of the Marine Corps in the dark today.
Dominion reports 445 customers both in the Town of Quantico and on the Marine Corps Base without power.
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Multiple volunteers worked to plant a pollinator garden at the Prince William County Landfill.
From a press release:
The Rotary Club of Bull Run recognized five outstanding students from the Greater Manassas area, awarding each with $1,500 in scholarship funds.
Here are the awardees as listed in a press release:
Editor’s note: Please enjoy this original story free today in honor of Memorial Day, and thank you to the men and women in uniform who have served our great nation.
NORTH STAFFORD — It’s awfully hard to ignore a van when the markings on the site state that the vehicle is full of a four-letter word that starts with “S.”
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From an email:
The organizers of the World’s three largest tiny house events on record are bringing tiny houses to the DMV!
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From a press release:
The Prince William County Department of Parks & Recreation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 9, at 9:30 a.m., to officially open the Ali Krieger Sports Complex. The sports complex is located at Potomac Shores, 2400 River Heritage Boulevard, Dumfries, VA, 22026.
From Prince William police:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On May 26, 2018 at 4:57PM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the 16900 block of Stormy Dr in Haymarket (20169) to investigate a crash involving an ATV. The investigation revealed that the victim was riding a 2013 Kawasaki 750 CC eastbound on Stormy Dr when he lost control causing the ATV to overturn. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of his injuries a short time later. The victim was not wearing a helmet. Speed is being investigated as a factor in the crash. The investigation continues.
From Prince William police:
Fatal Crash Investigation *ARREST – On May 24, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit obtained an arrest warrant against the driver of the school bus involved in the fatal crash that occurred in the area of Old Carolina Rd and Piedmont Vista Dr in Haymarket on May 23. Based on the investigation, and after consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, the driver of the school bus, identified as Sheli Cheru PAUGH, was determined to be at fault in the crash which resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man. The accused turned herself into police on May 25 without incident.
Shooting Investigation – On May 24 at 11:16PM, officers responded to the Fields of Manassas apartment complex located in the 7400 block of Willoughby Ln in Manassas (20109) to investigate a shots fired call.
When officers arrived in the area, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. That man was transported to an area hospital for treatment and has since been released. The investigation revealed that a large group had gathered in the above area and were actively fighting.
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DUMFRIES — Officials in Dumfries are looking to lower some of the town’s taxes while raising the tax on cigarettes.
Town Manager Robert Ritter says the town will hold a public hearing on June 5 at the town hall where the Town Council will hear from residents about a plan to lower the business and professional license tax (BPOL) and its hotel tax.