Fire crews rescued two people from a burning townhouse on Flager Circle near Manassas on Sunday evening.
Units responded to the 7900 block of Flager Circle and arrived to find a three-story townhouse with a garage fire that was spreading. Firefighters quickly rescued two victims from the structure, while a third person was transported for treatment. The current condition of the victims has not been released.
Prince William County supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 16, on a proposed countywide fund that would provide grants to homeowners and homeowner associations facing costly soil and foundation repairs.
The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Prince William County Government Center, 1 County Complex Court, in Woodbridge. The Board of County Supervisors is expected to hear public comment and may vote on whether to adopt the ordinance following the hearing.
A Dale City resident who regularly bikes along Minnieville Road noticed a visible sign of change this week: a new traffic signal going up along the busy corridor.
“Took these pictures today at about 1–2 p.m. on my bike ride on Minnieville Road. Maybe newsworthy,” wrote Kevin Parker, who stopped to photograph construction crews erecting the signal. “If so, I would be happy to see you use one or more of them.”
“Impaired driving is both reckless and preventable,” Prince William County Police Department stated. “Drivers break the law by driving impaired, putting thousands of travelers at risk every day.”
“No excuses and no warnings. If drivers are caught driving impaired, they will be arrested,” the department added. “Remember, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over!”
“Oscar Smith showed why it’s one of the elite programs in the state,” Fredericksburg Free Press reported. “The Tigers’ speed and strength were on display in the third quarter as they took control.” “We battled all year, and we’re proud of the way our kids competed,” said North Stafford head coach Marquez Hall.
Oscar Smith dominated North Stafford, 44-0, to claim its second consecutive Class 6 state championship and sixth overall since 2008. The Wolverines, making their first title game appearance since 2004, capped a memorable season that included a Region 6B championship and a remarkable turnaround from a winless campaign two years prior.
Stafford County Public Schools to open two hours late Monday due to road conditions
“Due to current road conditions in some areas of the county, Stafford Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Monday, December 15, 2025,” Stafford County Public Schools announced. “This delay allows for safer travel conditions in the morning while preserving instructional time for our students.”
The Prince William County Democratic Committee and the Stafford Democratic Committee will hold an unassembled caucus on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, to select the Democratic nominee for the 23rd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Voting will take place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations: the Dumfries Community Center, 17757 Main St. in Prince William County, and Porter Branch Library, Room 3, 2001 Parkway Blvd. in Stafford County.
