A colorful beer has been added to the menu at Old Bust Head Brew and it is available on draft and to-go for customers to come and try.
Old Bust Head Brew calls it: Summer Cherry Wit. It is a tart brew that is made with sweet and sour cherry puree, according to Old Bust Head Brew’s Twitter post.
The brewery stated that they add an orange peel and coriander to give it a spice while the wheat in the brew along with Pilsen malts helps keep the brew smooth and crushable.
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Summer Cherry Wit is a tart fruited wit brewed w/ heaps of sweet & sour cherry puree. Orange peel & coriander add subtle spice while wheat & Pilsen malts help keep Summer Cherry smooth and crushable.
Summer Cherry Wit is available on draft & to-go Sat 7/18! pic.twitter.com/gcjQI6U0G2
— Old Bust Head Brew (@oldbustheadbrew) July 17, 2020
Old Bust Head Brewery is located at 7134 Farm Station Road in Vint Hill.
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The 2020 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) weekend events will shift to virtual-only due to ongoing public health concerns from the coronavirus.
According to a press release from the Marine Corps Marathon Organization, officials have stated how they feel about the virtual event and why they chose that route.
“We explored various approaches to safely execute a live event and held numerous meetings with Marine Corps leadership, local government and public health officials,” said Rick Nealis, director of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization. “We understand this is disappointing news for many, but we could no longer envision a way to gather together in compliance with safety guidelines. While we are unable to celebrate in-person this October, we are excited about the opportunity to bring the 45th anniversary event to the homes of runners around the world through a rewarding and engaging virtual experience.”
According to the press release, the virtual MCM events including the MCM, MCM10K, MCM50K, and the MCM Semper Fun Mile must be completed between October 1 and November 10, the Marine Corps birthday. All participants will receive the corresponding participant shirt, commemorative bib, patch, and/or finisher medal.
Runners will also have access to an online event program, personalized finisher certificate, the MCM audio experience, and several new digital engagement platforms, according to Public Relations Coordinator Jheanel Walters.
Further instructions and a link to the registration change form will be sent this week to the e-mail address provided by participants during registration. The deadline for currently registered runners to take action on the change form is August 5, 2020.
Walters states that runners who are currently in the live MCM or MCM50K category have the option to defer entry to a future year (2021, 2022, or 2023) of the runner’s choice at no additional fee. These runners will have a guaranteed virtual entry available for purchase for 24 hours following initiation of the deferment process.
Runners may also request a full registration refund including carbo dining tickets and bib mail out, if purchased.
According to Walter, runners who already deferred to a future year and paid a deferment fee will receive an automatic refund of the $30 fee and have the option to remain deferred for a later year or request a full registration refund including carbo dining tickets and bib mail out, if purchased.
Walter states runners who previously transferred directly from the live to the virtual event have the option to request a partial refund of the registration fee, minus the $45 virtual entry fee, or cancel their registration and request a full registration refund.
Virtual event registration is open to the public. Entry fees are $45 for the MCM and MCM50K, $33 for the MCM10K, and $20 for the Semper Fun Mile, according to Walters.
Refunds of registration fees will be processed beginning on August 6, 2020 and may take between four to six weeks to complete. Processing fees will not be refunded.
“Health and safety are our top priorities during this challenging time,” said Libby Garvey, Arlington County Board Chair. “The Marine Corps Marathon is a treasured event and tradition in our community that Arlingtonians look forward to each year. As we celebrate the race’s 45th anniversary this year, we will be enthusiastically and virtually cheering on each runner. We can’t wait to welcome these dedicated athletes and fans back to Arlington in person in 2021.”
In addition to marking its 45th anniversary, this year’s MCM commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima by featuring actual volcanic ash collected at that site within the event medal.
Prince William County has opened eight new pickleball courts at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge.
Many citizens have already been using the courts for a while, but a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony made things official, according to a Prince William County press release.
Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey attended the ceremony and talked about seeing people playing pickleball every day when she arrives at her office at the Ferlazzo Building.
“It’s such a refreshing and reviving thing to see because it lets me know that, in this uncertain time of COVID-19, people are taking care of their health, their hearts and their minds and most of all their spirits,” Bailey said.
The eight pickleball courts replaced several old tennis courts.
“They took a dilapidated recreational space and turned it into something beautiful. There is a huge demand for pickleball,” said Barbara Tyrrell, a USA Pickleball Assoication Woodbridge Ambassador.
J. Hall., now a professional pickleball player, said two 70-year-old women introduced him to pickleball when he was a firefighter in Manassas Park a couple of years ago, according to the press release.
“You see people [from ages] under eight to over 80. It also speaks to the cohesiveness of pickleball. It’s for everybody,” Hall said.
Hall, who goes by “Gizmo Pickleball” when he’s playing professionally, said pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sport in the United States.
“It’s addictive point, blank, period.”
Pickleball is a sport invented in 1965 with a paddle and a ball played on what resembles a small tennis court.
“My introduction when people ask me, ‘What is pickleball?’ is I always tell them it’s like tennis and ping pong had a baby. This will generally get everybody to think and laugh about it, and at that point, I’ve got them just interested enough to… at least get them out to the court,” Hall said.
Woodbridge Pickleball Ambassador Nick Katsarelis said pickleball was born of a backyard game but has grown into much more.
“These courts are great. I have played on a variety of courts in different areas, and these match up with anything I have played on. They’re outstanding. They are fantastic,” Katsarelis said.
Katsarelis also added that the courts promote camaraderie among the seasoned players, who encourage others to learn the game.
“We do very well at trying to keep it open, mixing people, trying to make people feel comfortable and included, whatever skill level they are.”
The press release revealed that Prince William County’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Director, Seth Hendler-Voss, also spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony and said people don’t even need equipment when they encounter one of the Woodbridge Pickleball Ambassadors.
“Anyone who happens upon these courts is happening upon not just one ambassador, but hundreds of ambassadors … always willing to loan a paddle out and teach someone to play.”
Bailey said she was ready to meet the pickleball players on their turf.
“I am so excited about the opportunity to get out here and get to know you and let you teach me how to play.”
More information about parks, recreation, and tourism in Prince William County is available at pwcgov.org.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FRED) has announced the launch of an app called RouteShout 2.0 that helps riders track their buses, be alerted of changes, and cut down on wait times at bus stops.
According to a Fredericksburg press release, the RouteShout 2.0 app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android devices at no cost from the Apple Store or Google Play.
The app is currently available to FRED riders on all transit routes. Officials at Fredericksburg Regional Transit say FRED riders will now be able to more conveniently plan trips, reduce wait times at bus stops, and be notified of any schedule or route changes wherever they happen to be through their smartphone.
“FRED Transit is very excited to offer this tool to our riders,” said Jamie Jackson, Director of Public Transit at Fredericksburg Regional Transit. “We want to provide all our riders who rely on us every day with the latest transit technology so they can get to work, appointments, and school on time. This helps riders better plan their day and helps us support them.”
According to the press release, riders can also use the “Locate Me” GPS function within RouteShout 2.0 to determine the closest bus stops and also save favorite routes/stops for quick look-ups. When emergencies, route changes, or weather conditions occur that may affect service, riders can also subscribe to receive notifications, officials say.
The RouteShout 2.0 traveler information system is provided by RouteMatch Software, an Atlanta-based transit technology company that works extensively with transit agencies.
Fredericksburg Regional Transit (FRED) provides accessible, efficient, safe, and affordable public transit service in the Fredericksburg region, which includes the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Spotsylvania, and Stafford, according to the press release.
For more information go to ridefred.com or connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.
RouteMatch Software is the leading provider of passenger transportation technologies that helps transform rider experiences and engage communities, officials say. The company works with more than 600 transit agencies across the U.S. and internationally, providing quality software and award-winning customer service.
Additional information about RouteMatch’s ITS technologies is available at routematch.com or by calling RouteMatch toll-free at (US) 1-888-840-8791.
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office has new details in fatal crash that took the life of an innocent driver on Friday, July 17.
Martha Chavez, 61, of Stafford was traveling northbound on Jefferson Davis Highway in her Nissan vehicle before being hit head-on by an escaping suspect traveling on the wrong side of the road. Chavez died at the scene with an unidentified passenger of her car being taken to a nearby hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, identified in our previous story as Daontre Kalio Waters, 25, was taken into custody and was treated for only minor injuries at a nearby hospital.
We reported in our previous story that a vehicle was stolen at Colonial Avenue. In a new press release sent to us by the Stafford sheriff’s office, states Waters was robbing a residence with a duffle bag in hand, when the resident of the house arrived and caught Waters in his house.
According to the authorities, the resident tried to restrain Waters before he made off with the victim’s 2008 Chevy Tahoe. A deputy later saw the stolen Chevy Tahoe speed past him going over 80 mph in a 50 mph zone, according to authorities.
Police say a pursuit began and around the intersection of Tamar Creek Lane, Waters shortly lost control of his vehicle and drove on the sidewalk before quickly gaining control again. The sheriff’s office states a deputy was able to catch up with the Tahoe at Austin Run Boulevard and initiate a successful traffic stop maneuver that had the Tahoe spinning.
The press release states that a second deputy arrived and exited his patrol car when Waters stopped spinning and aimed his car at the second deputy’s car. Police say Waters then revved his engine and hit the patrol car that sent the deputy flying in the air.
According to the press release, Waters then fled the scene, driving on the wrong side of the road on Jefferson Davis Highway before crashing into Martha Chavez’s car head-on. The pursuit ended, Waters was arrested, and he is now being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond on charges of murder, attempted capital murder, and felony eluding.
Police state more charges are being pended as the investigation continues.
A suspicious woman on drugs was found to be breaking into vehicles and having credit cards that weren’t hers, according to Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.
The event occurred on July 15, 2020, when the Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 Block of Warrenton Road in response to a call reporting of a suspicious woman. According to a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office press release, the caller told police that a woman was seen shining a light into vehicles and attempting to break into them.
Police stated that the female was also seen removing a long pole from the back of a pickup truck. Deputy S. P. Whitt located two vehicles that had been tampered with.
Police stated to have found a cracked window and evidence that someone was trying to gain entry into one of the vehicles. Deputy Whitt also located the pickup truck and verified that the pole had been removed from the bed of the vehicle, according to police.
Police said when the suspect was found and spoken to, she had slurred speech and erratic movements. Police stated in the press release to have found drugs on her, according to authorities. The suspect was also to have been found to have a wallet containing credit cards that were not hers along with credit cards also not in her name.
The female suspect was identified as Kimberly Faltz, 33. Faltz was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, credit card theft, two counts of vehicle tampering, and public intoxication.
Faltz was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond.
For those who missed out on the previous opportunity, here are more locations available for free coronavirus testing for those who live and work in Prince William County, City of Manassas, and the City of Manassas Park.
According to a Prince William County Government press release, to obtain free coronavirus testing and results, citizens must provide full name, phone number, and a home or work address that proves residence in the stated above areas.
According to the Prince William press release, here is where free testing locations can be found:
“Saturday, July 18, 2020
Development Services Building
5 County Complex Ct.
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Start Time 8:30 AMMonday, July 20, 2020
Woodbridge Senior Center
13850 Church Hill Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Start Time: 9:00 AMSplashdown Water Park
7500 Ben Lomond Park Road
Manassas, VA 20109
Start Time: 9:00 AMTuesday, July 21, 2020
Metz Middle School
9950 Wellington Road
Manassas, Virginia 20110
Start Time: 9:00 AM”
These sites can accommodate drive-thru or walk-up testing. According to Prince William County Government, citizens should arrive to the testing sites early as testing is only available until testing kits are gone.
More information about testing and the county’s response to the coronavirus available at pwcgov.org.
Citizens and businesses struggling to pay real estate taxes during the coronavirus pandemic will have a payment extension to October 15, 2020, due to a decision from the Prince William County Board of Supervisors.
According to an Office of Communications press release, the board has decided to postpone the first-half real estate tax payment due date from July 15 to October 15, 2020, giving citizens an extra three months to gather their finances. This decision will help businesses and residents by providing penalty and interest relief from unpaid real estate taxes during the difficult times of the pandemic, according to the press release.
“This action […] allows the public three additional months of time before they need to remit their 2020 first half real estate payment, potentially alleviating approximately $3.8 million in penalties plus interest,” said Sherrie Johnson from the Prince William County Office of Communications in a press release.
Johnson stated that this decision, however, does not apply to any delinquent taxes, penalty, or interest that was due before July 15 nor does it mean that any 2020 first-half real estate taxes already paid will be refunded.
A man wanted for maliciously stabbing a woman before fleeing the scene was caught within the same day the crime happened.
According to a Manassas City Police Department press release, the event occurred on July 14, at 6:48 a.m. when officers arrived to investigate a report of a stabbing. Police stated that when they arrived at 10200 Block of Cedar Ridge Drive, they found a woman injured from a stab wound.
The woman received first aid and was flown to a local hospital where her serious injuries were taken care of. She is now in stable condition.
The suspect fled the scene and was believed to have been driving a white Ford transit van with the license plate saying “NAZAR1” on it, according to police. A $1,000 dollar award for anyone who helped assist in solving the case was later announced.
Police caught the suspect, who has been identified as Salomon Alberto Nazar, a 42-year-old resident of Manassas, the same day the crime was committed. He is currently being held without bond.
