Two of four towers collapsed at WPWC-AM, a radio station in Dumfries.
The towers are used to broadcast Radio Zion, a Spanish Christian Radio outlet. The station is operating on low power due to the loss of the towers.
Station owner Al Hammond said a sycamore tree fell onto one of the support wires of one tower can cause it to collapse. That tower then fell onto the lines of a second tower causing it to collapse.
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Police were called this morning to a neighborhood near Rippon Middle School for a report of indecent exposure.
Girls walking to the middle school in Woodbridge told police that a man exposed himself to them about 8 a.m.
Police are looking for a black man between the ages of 18 and 22, wearing camouflage pants, a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, with the number 89 on the sweatshirt.
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Richie-Folks: N/A
PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues?
Richie-Folks: I will be responsible for collecting the taxes for the city and making sure that they are deposited in the designated financial institutions. I will also be responsible for operating the city treasurer's office and managing the staff.
PL: What expertise will you bring to the office?
Richie-Folks: I have 35 years of experience in finance, accounting, managing over 30 employees, managing multi-million dollar budgets, investing $100,000 for [American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)], owned my own construction company, I also developed procedures to bring delinquent accounts current, and I have received awards for providing excellent customer service. I was promoted to General Manager for a worldwide corporation [Sodexo] where I was responsible for managing the division's budget of $5 million.
I have done research and spoke with other City Treasurer's around the Northern Virginia areas, and I have some innovative ideas that I would like to bring to the Manassas City Treasure's office. I would like to make it more accessible and have more online services to help make the process of paying taxes simple.
I know that there is a new system that is being installed and will become operational in January. If I am elected, I will be a part of the installation of this system and will be able to make sure that these services will be looked into and if cost-effective put in place.
I would also like to accommodate our senior citizens and make paying taxes easier and accessible for them and the disabled. We live in a world of technology, and everything can be done online, and I want our citizens to be able to take advantage of that when paying their taxes.
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Rishell: City debt service will spike by almost $2 million for the fiscal year 2018. The need for commercial business development. Adequately funding the City’s core services.
PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues?
I have thoroughly analyzed each budget so far and will continue to do so, because we must determine the difference between our wants and our needs.
Also, I will emphasize commercial business development. When I first came onto council, I was surprised that the City did not have an economic development brochure to promote the City’s assets across all of Northern Virginia. We have a brochure now, and we also have an Economic Development Manager whose primary responsibility is to try to bring business into the City. I will encourage all Governing Body members to work in cooperation with our new Economic Development Manager. I will work to create a more formal outreach plan consisting of more active participation in Chamber of Commerce events, visitation to local businesses to receive their input and ideas, and of course contact and visitation to new businesses who may wish to locate into Manassas Park. If this is not sufficient, we will try additional measures TBD.
It’s important that we begin to be more proactive to bring in the revenue that is needed to support our schools and other core services. Currently, the City is heavily dependent upon residential taxation, so business revenue will help make a living in our City more affordable.
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The Manassas Regional Airport is hosting the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) B-17 and Ford Tri-Motor from Oct. 20-23, 2016.
These are two rare, historic airplanes. The Ford Tri-Motor, built in 1929, was among the very first mass produced airliners from the “Golden Age” of flight. The 1945 B-17G bomber is one of the most iconic images of World War II, a vivid link back to the brave men and women of the “greatest generation.” Few of these aircraft exist now outside museums, but you can watch these two beautifully restored planes fly and even buy rides on both of them at the Manassas Regional Airport. The bomber will also be open for ground tours.
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Sebesky: Economic development, public safety, and high-performing schools.
PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues?
Sebesky: A Council Member must listen to all constituents and do thorough research when making all decisions, as the decision will affect everyone in the community. You must be able to be fiscally responsible with tax payer dollars and demand transparency in how funds will be spent. You must comprehend and put into action a comprehensive strategic plan that will address citizen needs, help sustain and expand local businesses and set a course for the entire city. A Council Member alone does not decide anything, its takes someone who can and will work collaboratively in good transparent decision making. We all have to get back to the basics - of the people, by the people and for the people.
PL: What expertise will you bring to the office?
Sebesky: I will bring to the office a wide variety of experience from a number of areas, as I have previously already outlined. Having been elected to the Manassas City School Board twice, I have a comprehensive understanding of the needs of the schools and the children that attend them. This has provided me the opportunity to work with and volunteer with many different organizations and businesses across the whole region. I understand our economic challenges and have a record of working hard and collaboratively to improve long-term outcomes.
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Jenkins-Bailey: Division, Calibration.
In respect to division, there appears to be detachment from the essence of practical application to the needs of our students. There is also an unspoken separation on rendering each student the proper tools needed to succeed.
Moreover, there is currently not enough representation to address the variation of needs for our diverse demographics which is causing a slit discord amongst communities and educators.
Calibration is a need in order to concentrate on outlined goals for success. If officials are not willing to view the actual problems and concerns of those who we serve, inevitably there will be more detachment from those who attempt to remain involved because they feel their voice is unheard.
PL: What concrete solutions do you propose to address these issues?
Jenkins-Bailey: It is perceived as a School Board representative, the responsibilities are to serve the Manassas City School system by addressing the challenges, and obstacle with sound resolve for the improvement and productivity of institution fitness, Additional, provide a high level of integrity as a representative in each matter, duty, and task which governs the office by policy and procedure. Moreover, present facts and accuracy to the functions of the educational system of K-12 for the continuous progression. Furthermore, to present students with optimum opportunities of transition preparedness of personal and professional existence.
PL: What expertise will you bring to the office?
Jenkins-Bailey: I bring a high level of proficiency background in sociology, education, business, government and public relations. I have over 10 years of higher education and 20 years of work experience. I have worked in team organizations, low to high-level management, and provide sustainable projects and programs. I am also proficient in inner office affairs from the smallest of detail to the largest of execution. I make sound decisions, judgment calls and perform with detail-oriented precision.
PL: Do you feel that the average citizen is well informed and understands the workings of city government? If not, how do you intend on improving communication with your constituency?
Jenkins-Bailey: An error is a happenstance which should teach and help a person to improve and possibly prevent other mistakes. I aim to learn from happenstances as I acknowledge they will occur. It is a wise and mature person who grows from their mistakes.
Jenkins-Bailey: I am a leader who is dedicated to helping our education system reflect wholeness, confidence, and approval. Moreover, to provide each child with an educational experience capable of producing qualified and desired residents and employees. A vote for me is a vote for you.
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From Prince William police:
Unlawful Wounding – On October 19 at 4:21PM, officers responded to Potomac Mills mall located at 2700 Potomac Mills Cir in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a fight. When officers arrived a woman, later identified as the accused, was being detained by security personnel.
The investigation revealed the accused was involved in an altercation with a male acquaintance inside the mall near the food court. At one point, two security officers attempted to intervene and resolve the situation. During the encounter, the accused struck one of the security officers and became belligerent. When security personnel attempted to detain the accused, she actively resisted and began biting, striking, and scratching both security officers.
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Oct 22-23 portions of Russell Rd bridge and the on and off ramps for Rt 1 closed for repaving. Flaggers will direct traffic on Russell Rd. pic.twitter.com/vL8AE9sV5F
— MCB Quantico (@MCB_Quantico) October 20, 2016
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Problems with Virginia's online voter registration portal this week prompted a federal judge to extend a voter registration deadline to Friday, October 21, 2016.
The Virginia Department of Elections has expanded hours in the wake of the ruling.
From Gov. Terry McAuliffe:
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