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Woodbridge
Woodbridge, Va. — Christmas has been over for a bit now. But if you still have your Christmas Tree in your home you can recycle it this weekend.
Residents in the Potomac Communities have the options of dropping off their trees at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge or at the Prince William County landfill.
“Always read instructions carefully when working with flammable products” stresses OWL VFD Chief Jim McAllister. “Never use this type of product near a heat source, ignition sources or open flame. This means dryers, stoves, heaters and pilot lights. If you live in a multiple unit dwelling, tell your neighbors before use.”
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Update: 4 p.m.
At 11:50 this morning, fire and rescue units responded to the Target store located at 2460 Prince William Parkway for a reported structure fire. When units arrived, they discovered a fire inside the store and proceeded with evacuation of the building and primary search in conjunction with suppression operations.
Prince William County, Va. — Prince William County on Monday night held a swearing-in ceremony for members of the county Board of Supervisors, Sheriff’s office, and other elected positions, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.
Prince William County Board of Supervisor Chairman At-large Corey A. Stewart is sworn in for his second term as At-large Supervisor. [Photo courtesy: Prince William County]
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Woodbridge, Va. — Pregnant women in the Potomac Communities with similar due dates have a new option for prenatal care.
The Greater Prince William Community Health Center in Woodbridge launched its first “CenteringPregnancy” this month and is now looking for members of a new group forming now for January.
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Virginia’s General Assembly reconvenes in Richmond Jan. 12 11 for 60 days, and both state senators and delegates want to hear from residents about their concerns. Legislators will also share information about the upcoming session.
As of Wednesday, Sen. George Barker (D-39, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William), Del. Richard Anderson (R-51, Prince William), Del. Luke Torian, D-52, Dumfries, Occoquan, Woodbridge) Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31, Woodbridge) and Del. Elect Mark Dudenhefer (R-2, Stafford, Woodbridge) have confirmed they attend the meeting,.
The Woodbridge Workers Committee and others in the Woodbridge and Manassas communities are joining together to create a toy drive for low income families in our community.
This has been a very difficult year for many families in our community due to very harsh economic economic conditions and the tragic flood of the Holly Acres Mobile Home Park.
Ken Lashay Wood, 43, of no fixed address, was killed while crossing the four-lane highway near Panther Pride Drive near Potomac High School about 9:20 p.m. Sunday.
A 2003 GMC Envoy was traveling south on U.S. 1 and struck Wood after it passed thorugh the intersection. Wood was walking alongside the road, said Prince William police.