From Manassas City Public Schools:
On Monday July 11th, The School Board of the City of Manassas voted unanimously to appoint Suzanne W. Seaberg as its newest member. Mrs. Seaberg will be sworn in at 12:15 p.m. today at the Prince William County Courthouse, and her term effective immediately. Her appointment follows the resignation of Board Member Ellen M. Purdy.
Please read the following announcement for more information about the appointment: https://www.mcpsva.org/pages/Manassas_City_Public_Schools/News/School_Board_Names_Seaberg_to_
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Jeff Porter asked a question in the comment section about how much the Potomac Nationals are paying to lease the stadium from the county.
We asked Prince William County Parka and Recreation Department spokesman Brent Heavner. Here's his response:
The revenues vary as the Potomac National’s lease payment amounts are determined by electricity usage...
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From the National Weather Service :
Heat Advisories are in effect for the I-95 corridor & eastward, maximum heat index values will be from 100-105F. pic.twitter.com/BktI91O4fV
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From Manassas City police:
Larceny
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on July 13, 2016, Manassas City Police responded to the 9500 block of Mine Gap Way for a report of a larceny. The reporting party told officers that approximately two hours prior, he was sitting in his garage when an unknown male approached and initiated a conversation about bicycles. After complimenting the victim on his bicycle, the victim allowed the suspect to ride the bicycle for a moment however he rode out of sight and did not return. The stolen bicycle, a silver mountain bike with double suspension, was valued at $600.
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Don't be alarmed if you see smoke in the area of Interstate 66 and Route 15 in Haymarket this weekend.
More from Prince Willliam County Department of Fire and Rescue:
On Friday, July 15, 2016, Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue First Battalion Companies will begin training in acquired structures located on James Madison Highway in Haymarket.
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Manassas will inject $200,000 into a small business accelerator in the heart of its downtown.
The center will be a co-work space for start-up companies looking for office and conference space, mailbox services, and for entrepreneurs attend community events designed to educate small business owners and spur economic growth in the city, said Manassas Economic Development Director Patrick Small.
The business accelerator will be located inside the Hynson Building at the corner of Main and Center streets. The building most recently Fiducial, a company that specialized in business payroll, tax, and accounting services.
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From Stafford sheriff's spokeswoman MC Moncure:
Jason Charles Sulser, age 39 of Wakefield Drive in Stafford was served with 51 total arrest warrants relating to the Possession and Reproduction of Child Pornography.
The Child Pornography investigation began on April 13, 2016 while Sulser was incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a Violation of a Protective Order.
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We have more information from Prince William County fire and rescue on the blaze that broke out near the county's landfill Monday afternoon.
We're told drivers could see the smoke from Liberia Avenue in Manassas, more than 10 miles away.
From fire and rescue:
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The Chief Constitutional Officers in the Prince William County Courthouse will get a three-percent raise this year.
The County Board of Supervisors is expected to approve raises for Sheriff Glen Hill, Commonwealth Attorney Paul Ebert, and Clerk of the Circuit Court Michele McQuigg.
Here are their current annual salaries, according to county spokesman Jason Grant:
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From the Hillary Clinton for President, announcing her campaign stump event at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus:
Hillary Clinton will campaign in Northern Virginia on Thursday, July 14, with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine. At a public Democratic Party of Virginia event in Annandale, the two will discuss their shared commitment to building an America that is stronger together, while emphasizing that Donald Trump's divisive agenda would be dangerous for America.Members of the public interested in attending this event can RSVP here.Democratic Party of Virginia Event with Hillary Clinton and Tim KaineWhen: 3:15 PM EDT, Thursday, July 14, 2016Doors open to members of the public at 1:15 PM.Where: Ernst Community Cultural Center at Northern Virginia Community College, Gymnasium, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003
