From the Virginia Lottery:
Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the July 8 Mega Millions drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from the excitement. During the 35 drawings of the jackpot run that began in March and ended Friday night, sales of Mega Millions tickets in Virginia generated approximately $17.5 million in profit. By law, all of that profit goes to K-12 public education in the Commonwealth.
The victim in Friday’s fatal fire in Manassas Park is Jerry Wayne Lusk, 73, of Luxor Street, according to a city fire investigator.
The man who died in a fire today while inside a single family home at 108 Luxor Street in Manassas Park lived alone.
The shootings deaths of five police officers overnight in Dallas have local police on guard.
Prince William police spokesman Jonathan Perok said the murders have prompted local officers to be more vigilant.
A man and woman from Woodbridge now face animal cruelty charges after a dog was found dead inside an apartment.
From police:
Manassas Mall Marketing Director Kelly Gilfether sent us this email:
Manassas Mall is excited to announce that Wasabi Express is now open in the food court. Wasabi Express has earned a solid reputation by providing quality menu items and excellent service. The food is made fresh daily from scratch using only the finest ingredients for the freshest taste. Wasabi Express prides themselves on authentic Japanese cuisine and appreciation for a memorable dining experience that offers quality food and affordable sushi to the public. The menu consists of many traditional Japanese dishes that include, Nigiri, Uramaki, Futomaki, Hosomaki, Cup Bap, Miso Soup,Edamame and Seaweed Salad.
Stafford County Administrator Anthony Romanello’s last day on the job is Sept. 8, 2016.
Romanello has overseen the operations of Stafford County Government since 2003. He’ll leave Northern Virginia for a new position as Deputy County Administrator in Henrico County outside Richmond.
From Occoqaun Town Manager Kirstyn Jovanavich:
In partnership with Prince William County and Fairfax Water, the Town will host a grand opening event for River Mill Park in Occoquan on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 am. The event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, a concert by the Ashleigh Chevalier Band, face painting and balloon art with Fairy Jennabelle, a scavenger hunt organized by the Mill House Museum and the Fairfax Water water bar will be on site providing glasses of free water! In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the park’s development, as well as the history of the site. The first 300 visitors to the grand opening will receive a free commemorative coin! This event is sponsored by Occoquan town businesses The Polka Dot Divas, Puzzle Pazlooza and Man Overboard.
There’s been some changes at the CTS Thrift Store in Dumfries.
More in an email between Potomac Local and ACTS spokeswoman Jessica Bibb:
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm EDT Friday for an area from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay. pic.twitter.com/GxO7x9qaWK
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) July 1, 2016
Some Prince William police officers are changing up their rides.
From Prince William police:
