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Haymarket Police Chief Hosts Senior Summit to Empower and Protect the Community

By Uriah Kiser

Chief Allen Sibert of the Town of Haymarket Police Department is gearing up for the second annual Senior Summit, a free, one-of-a-kind event focused on empowering older adults with vital resources and protection from scams.

The event will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Park Valley Church, located at 4500 Waverly Farm Drive in Haymarket.

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Publisher’s Post: Protests, Farewells, and a Championship Ring

By Uriah Kiser
Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood and Padrino's owner Sal Basile.

Protesters rally in Manassas and Fredericksburg against Trump policies

Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Manassas and Fredericksburg on Saturday as part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” movement opposing the Trump administration’s policies. In Manassas, about 1,000 protesters gathered near the Social Security office. In Fredericksburg, demonstrators filled downtown with signs expressing concerns over cuts to public programs. The coordinated events were among more than 1,100 protests held nationwide.

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Prince William

Delays to New Elementary Schools Mean More Trailers, Overcrowding for Students at Covington-Harper

By Uriah Kiser

Two new elementary schools that could help ease overcrowding in Prince William County won’t open until at least 2026 and 2027, respectively, school officials say.

The Woodbridge Area Elementary School, located across from Marumsco Plaza along Route 1, is now slated to open for the 2026-27 school year, following a series of delays. The civil plan approval process with Prince William County took six extra months due to floodplain considerations.

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Haymarket Town Council Reviews Islamic Center Proposal, Focuses on Parking and Safety

By Uriah Kiser
The old Pace West school building in Haymarket.

The Haymarket Town Council revisited the proposed Islamic Center at 14600 Washington Street during a work session on March 31, continuing its review of a special use permit (SUP) application submitted by Mohammed Kasim Gul.

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Fredericksburg

Will a Data Center Help Close Fredericksburg’s Budget Gap? Officials Say It’s a ‘Long Shot’—For Now

By Uriah Kiser

As Fredericksburg city officials weigh budget cuts, tax increases, and federal funding uncertainties, one possible source of future financial relief came up during a joint City Council and School Board budget work session: a data center under development in Celebrate Virginia South.

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Stafford Supervisor Meg Bohmke Announces Retirement, Maya Guy Launches Bid for Aquia Seat

By Uriah Kiser
Michele Trampe of Central Virginia Justice Initiative and Lisa Silver accept a proclamation from Chairman Meg Bohmke on behalf of human trafficking victims.

A shakeup is underway in Stafford County politics. Longtime Falmouth District Supervisor Meg Bohmke announced she will not seek reelection, while School Board Member Maya Guy declared her candidacy for the Aquia District seat on the Board of Supervisors.

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Manassas

Manassas Eyes $700K Cleanup Grant as It Prepares Downtown Site for Parking Garage, Hotel Project

By Uriah Kiser

The City of Manassas is moving ahead with plans to build a second parking garage in its historic downtown, a move city leaders say is essential to reviving efforts to bring a new hotel to the area.

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Winners Church to Host Free Community Easter Meal in Dumfries

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo by Karen Z on Unsplash]

The event will feature free hot meals from the food truck vendor District Bites. Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and no registration is required.

The initiative began as an extension of the church’s 21-day period of fasting and prayer—a time when members focus on spiritual renewal and service. Motivated by faith and a commitment to meet tangible needs in the community, the program launched with support from church members who helped bring in a professional chef and food truck to serve hot meals directly to neighbors in need.

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Police blotter: Father, Son Drown in River; Indecent Exposures and Assaults Reported Across Region

By Uriah Kiser
[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

A spring break outing turned tragic when a father and his 6-year-old son drowned in the Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County.

Danny Sumner and his young son went to a boat landing off Legacy Lane on Saturday, March 22, sometime before 5 p.m. They were reported missing when they didn’t return home by 9:45 p.m. Deputies responding to the scene found Sumner’s vehicle and cell phone near the dock. Shortly after the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Dive Team entered the water, they recovered both victims.

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