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Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg’s Swift Water Rescue Team Has Already Saved 10 This Year

By Mike Salmon
Overlooking Fredericksburg, the Chatham Bridge, and the Rappahannock River.

With this summer’s powerful thunderstorms in our region, and a deadly flood in Texas that captivated the nation, local rivers are getting some attention, including the Rappahannock River and the City of Fredericksburg.

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Prince William County Honors Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

By Uriah Kiser
Surdam

Prince William County’s emergency dispatchers—often referred to as the “first” first responders—are being recognized for their behind-the-scenes heroism during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14–20, 2025.

During its April 1 meeting, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors passed a proclamation honoring the county’s public safety telecommunicators for their dedication to the community. Supervisor Victor Angry (Neabsco District) introduced the resolution, which Chair At-Large Deshundra Jefferson read aloud.

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Manassas

Manassas Police Reinstate Safe Exchange Zones

By Dalila Conde

With the return of the city’s safe exchange zone at the Manassas City Police Department, residents of Manassas now have a designated safe space to conduct online purchases and child custody exchanges.

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Buckle Up, Prince William! “Click It or Ticket” Campaign Kicks Off

By Jazbia Chaudhry
[Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash]

Prince William County Police launch “Click It or Ticket” from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, enforcing seatbelt and child safety seat laws. Buckle up and stay safe!

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Did You Hear It? Occoquan Dam Siren to be Tested on Wednesday November 20

By Aya Karouane
The Occoquan Reservoir provides drinking water for 1.5 million people in Northern Virginia. [Photo: Fairfax Water]

Fairfax Water will test the Occoquan Dam Siren warning system on Wednesday, November 20, at 10 a.m.The sirens are intended to alert people near the Occoquan River to seek higher ground in case of a dam failure.

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Poilce Search for Rape Suspect Alvarado-Aguilar

By Aya Karouane

Detectives obtained charges on October 17, 2024, related to a sexual assault reported in 2023 involving a victim and her acquaintance. The accused is wanted for rape and abduction, and efforts to locate him have not been successful.

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