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News Black smoke over horizon on Saturday came from house fire in Marlborough Point
STAFFORD — Black smoke billowed over the horizon on Saturday while fire crews worked a blaze on Marlborough Point Road.
The blaze broke out at 285 Marlborough Point Road, a 2-story, single-family home.
From Stafford Fire and Rescue Department:
Stafford County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 300 block of Marlborough Point Road on Saturday, September 23 at 2:43 pm for an unknown type fire.
The Emergency Communications Center received multiple calls about the fire and the call was upgraded to a residential structure fire. The first arriving unit from the Brooke station found a two-story single family residence, reported to be abandoned, fully involved in fire. Additional crews assisted in establishing a water supply as there are no hydrants in the area.
There were several structural collapses due to the heavy fire volume. The fire was extinguished at 4:08 pm and crews worked for an additional four hours performing overhaul.
The home had been abandoned for many years and was determined to be a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Sponsored Post Governor McAuliffe names 3 Manassas companies to participate in Virginia Economic Gardening Pilot Program
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced 12 Virginia companies were selected to participate in the Virginia Economic Gardening Pilot Program (VEGPP). The VEGPP, administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), targets second-stage companies. These businesses are growth-oriented and have moved beyond the startup phase by demonstrating a notable increase in revenue or employment. By addressing strategic growth issues, such as identifying new markets and industry trends, refining business models, raising online visibility, and offering access to competitive intelligence, the VEGPP enables high-growth companies to achieve the next level of success.
“Second stage companies are a key driver of local job creation and revenue generation. I am pleased three companies from Manassas were chosen to participate, the most of any locality across the Commonwealth and the only ones in Northern VA. I believe this underscores the tremendous talent base we have here in the City,” said Mayor Hal Parrish. Economic Development staff worked very closely with VEGPP to identify companies meeting the eligibility requirements for the Pilot and are poised to provide a continuing stream of qualified Manassas businesses should the program continue.
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To view the Governor’s Press Release in full, please click here.
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News Prince William Humane Society Wags-N-Wine
From a press release:
Keeping Reading...The Prince William Humane Society’s 5th Annual Wags-N-Wine fund-raising event and silent auction will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at our new Pet Adopt Shop located in the Dumfries Shopping Plaza from 12 – 5 p.m.
This year our fund-raising efforts will go to support our new Pet Adopt Shop where homeless shelter pets live and thrive until they find their forever homes.
Prince William Humane Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization whose mission is to help support and find forever homes for adoptable pets from the Prince William County Animal Shelter by creating the Pet Adopt Shop and implementing an improved adoption experience designed to increase adoptions. (more…)
Traffic ‘Access to all businesses, hotels and destinations in Central Park will be maintained during the road work’
From a press release:
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) project to improve safety and operations at the Exit 130 interchange on Interstate 95 in Fredericksburg continues with overnight lane closures for water line and storm sewer work.
The Central Park main exit at Carl D. Silver Parkway to Route 3 will be closed overnight on Sunday, Sept. 24 through early Monday, Sept. 25.
Drivers will be guided by detour signs to use Trade Street and Central Park Boulevard to exit Central Park during the work zone. Access to all businesses, hotels and destinations in Central Park will be maintained during the road work.
Weather permitting, the following lane closures are planned near the Exit 130 interchange beginning Sunday, Sept. 24:
Carl D. Silver Parkway (Central Park Exit)
Sunday, 10 p.m. 7 a.m. All southbound lanes on Carl D. Silver Parkway at Route 3 (Plank Road) will be blocked to allow crews to relocate water and sewer lines. Traffic will not be permitted to exit at the main entrance to the Central Park shopping area. Signs will guide traffic along the detour route to Trade Street and Central Park Boulevard.
I-95 Southbound at Exit 130
Monday Friday, 9 p.m. 6 a.m.
Keeping Reading...The Exit 130 off-ramp will be reduced to a single lane from I-95 southbound to Route 3 westbound at Carl D. Silver Parkway for storm sewer installation. All lanes will re-open at 6 a.m. Friday.
News Get a rabies vaccine and certificate for $10 at the Animal Shelter Open House on Sunday
From a press release:
Keeping Reading...The Prince William County Animal Shelter will host its annual Open House on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, from Noon to 4 p.m. The Shelter is located at 14807 Bristow Road [near] Manassas (20112).
The event includes a rabies clinic, sponsored by the Prince William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PWSPCA). Bring your dogs and cats to get a rabies vaccine and certificate for just $10 per animal. This clinic will run from 1 to 3 p.m.
For the safety of everyone, all dogs that attend must be on a leash; all cats that attend must be in carriers. There will be children’s activities, vendors, veterinarians and pet-and rescue groups as well as local businesses.
There will also be numerous raffle items on offer – each person gets one free ticket; additional tickets are available for sale. Food will also be available for purchase from Dave’s Dogs. Best of all, the Shelter will have animals for adoption.
Come select your “fur-ever” friend! For more information, visit the Animal Shelter’s and the Police Department’s websites and social media sites. You can also call the Shelter at 703-792-6465, or send an email to animalshelter@pwcgov.org.
News ‘The homeowner, awakened by the sound of breaking glass, discovered fire’
From a press release:
Keeping Reading...On Thursday, September 21st at 6:00 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a townhouse fire located in the 6800 of Avalon Isle Way in Gainesville. Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed fire emitting from the rear of the home that had extended to the side. Firefighters initiated suppression and immediately extinguished the fire.
The homeowner, awakened by the sound of breaking glass, discovered fire in the rear of the home and immediately began safely evacuating the remaining family members. No injuries reported.
The home received moderate damage estimated at $200,000. The Building Official has posted the home unsafe. Red Cross was on scene to assist the occupants, 2 adults and 1 child, displaced by the fire. The fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
Traffic Residents plea for a new signal light on Route 1
STAFFORD — Both residents and leaders want a new traffic signal erected on Route 1 near an iconic crucifix.
Stafford County resident Amy Wieman said the cross is there for a reason.
“…if you pull out that road especially at rush hour you’re not at all like you literally have to pray. That’s why the crucifix there,” she said.
OK, not really. The crucifix is a historical marker to note the nearby location of the first Catholic settlement in Virginia.
But the intersection of Route 1 and Telegraph Road has long plagued Stafford drivers, especially during the afternoon rush hours when parents go and pick up their children at the nearby Widewater Elementary and Sheirly Heim Middle schools.
“Every single time I leave school I say a little prayer and I hope I don’t get into an accident. It’s gotten to the point where I won’t even let my father-in-law pick up the kids from school because it is so dangerous,” one resident told the Stafford County Board of Supervisors.
Hers is a story shared with other residents, like this one from Stafford resident Amy Bancroft, of Aquia Harbour: (more…)
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News New Prince William police station, still under construction, burns
WOODBRIDGE — A new police station under construction in Prince William County burned Friday morning.
Structure Fire/future PWC Police Central District Station/5000blk Davis Ford Road/still under construction/roof fire out#pwcdfr
— Prince William DFR (@PWCDFR) September 22, 2017
Construction materials caught fire and caused damage to two floors and the roof, according to a source.
We’re still waiting to get official word on the damage, as well as what caused the blaze.
The nearly $30 million Central District Police Station near the intersection of Davis Ford Road and Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge remains under construction.
Earlier this week, a county public works official told the Board of Supervisors the opening of the station would be delayed to at least January due to construction delays. The delayed opening would put the station two months behind schedule.
More as we have it.
10:47 a.m.
No injuries reported.
Davis Ford Fire/no injuries, under investigation/pictures to follow.
— Prince William DFR (@PWCDFR) September 22, 2017
Noon
Keeping Reading...PWC PD Central District Fire/9:15 AM dispatch, unknown impact to completion date#pwcdfr pic.twitter.com/yaxZpiwIjE
— Prince William DFR (@PWCDFR) September 22, 2017
Traffic A fresh coat of paint on the VRE platform in Manassas
From VRE:
Keeping Reading...We are doing a railing maintenance and replacement project at Manassas as well as general maintenance activities…we’d be glad to have people know that we put a lot of effort into the upkeep of the system.
Traffic Updated: Arrest made in safety services patrolman hit-and-run
Police are searching for the driver of a green Mustang who fled the scene after striking the safety patrolman while he was rendering aid to another disabled driver.
From police:
At 6:20 a.m., Friday (Sept. 22), Virginia State Police responded to a report of a hit-and-run of a VDOT Safety Services Patroller in the northbound lanes of I-95 near Exit 166B.
The Safety Services Patrol (SSP) unit had responded to that location to aid a disabled motorist. The SSP unit parked his vehicle on the right shoulder with its sign board and amber emergency lights activated. The SSP unit was in the process of setting out traffic cones for the safety of the disabled motorist when a green Mustang traveling north on I-95 struck the SSP employee. The Mustang then fled the scene.
Thanks to eyewitness accounts and assistance from local law enforcement, state police have detained an individual for questioning in this incident.
The SSP unit, an adult male, was transported to Fairfax Inova Hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.
The incident remains under investigation at this time.
Updated
From a press release:
Keeping Reading...Thanks to eyewitness accounts and assistance from local law enforcement, state police located and charged Ginnun S. Frazier, 27, of Alexandria, Va., with one felony count of hit-and-run and for driving on a revoked license. State police also located the green Ford Mustang driven by Frazier.
The SSP unit, an adult male, was transported to Fairfax Inova Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.