Health officials in Prince William County want to talk to anyone who purchased food or drink at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gainesville.
A male store employee in his early 20s this week was diagnosed with hepatitis A, a virus that attacks the liver and can be fatal in rare cases. Anyone who purchased anything at the restaurant between 28 and August 16 is see their doctor.
From Prince William police:
Attempted Malicious Wounding | Arson – On August 25 at 1:02AM, officers responded to investigate a domestic altercation which reportedly began in the area of Dale Blvd and Filarete St in Woodbridge (22193).
From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Tuesday, August 23rd at 3:17 p.m., a Prince William County Fire Marshal was investigating a citizen’s complaint reporting a suspicious device [at a home in the 1500 block of Arum Place in Woodbridge]. Upon discovering the device, additional fire and rescue resources were requested. The County Police also provided on-scene assistance.
From Prince William police:
Residential Burglary – On August 22 at 10:52AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5200 block of Meckon Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an alarm activation. As officers were enroute, a witness reported to police that an unknown man was attempting to break into the residence through a rear door with a shovel.
From the Virginia Department of Transportation:
Lane closures for milling and paving will occur nightly on part of Shoppers Best Way from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 23 through Thursday, August 25, and on portions of Featherstone Road and Blackburn Road from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday, August 28 through Thursday, September 1, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
From Town of Quantico:
The Town of Quantico, in cooperation with the American Canoe Association (ACA), USA Canoe/Kayak (USACK), and Adaptive Expeditions are looking for eligible disabled Veterans to participate in an upcoming Paracanoe athlete development project being held on Saturday August 27th and Sunday August 28th. This is a rain or shine event. Registration is required to participate in this FREE event.
For voters in Manassas City, what’s old is new again.
The city will use optical scanner voting machines starting with the November 2017 Election. The machines will use paper ballots, then will insert them into the ballot machine to be counted.
A new microbrewery will open on September 24.
Brew Republic Bierworks in Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center is set to open its doors near Wegmans in Woodbridge.
