School leaders are hopeful they can get more children back into classrooms by March.
Elementary school in Stafford honored for commitment to military families
The Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact for Military Children has awarded Anthony Burns Elementary School 2020 Purple Star Designation.
Stafford K9 gets bullet and stab protective vest
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office K9 Rip has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Stafford will keep government buildings closed through Feb. 5
Stafford County officials have decided to extend the existing closure of County buildings to the public, effective through February 5, 2021, due to the continuing rise in COVID-19 positive cases across Stafford and the region.
Restaurant week returns to Fredericksburg on Jan. 15
Winter Restaurant Week is returning to Fredericksburg Jan. 15-24 with an expanded territory and a different focus.
Stafford geocaching game gives tour of our nation’s oldest stone quarry
Stafford County now has a geocaching game that can be played on Government Island.
Gainesville HS renaming fails, angering school board member
The effort to rename a school that has yet to open has failed, and the school board member pushing the idea dropped out of the meeting before it adjourned.
Manassas Councilwoman Ellis urges blood donations during shortage
Councilwoman Ellis has more than 30 years in healthcare management and knows the importance of donating blood, especially during these challenging times when the supply to save lives is in critical demand.
Jan. 29 is deadline for Manassas Park residents to apply for water bill assistance
The City of Manassas Park is committed to assisting residents who may be facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manassas mall Walmart closed until Tuesday for deep cleaning
The Walmart near Manassas mall closed Sunday afternoon to allow crews to thoroughly clean and sanitize the store. There’s no word yet, however, about whether the extra step is being taken as a result of a positive COVID-19 case or cases at the store.
Birmingham Green nursing home residents, staff receive COVID-19 vaccine
After experiencing one of the deadliest COVID-19 outbreaks in Virginia last spring, Birmingham Green nursing home residents and staff have started receiving their first round of vaccinations.
Line dancers to meet for lessons tonight at ARTfactory
Join Cookie Bell for line dancing in our spacious art gallery.
Chickens, funeral home, townhomes on Manassas City Council agenda
A new Manassas City Council tonight will take up some old business.
Stafford pursuit leads to crash in Arkendale
At 12:28 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, Deputy P.A. Thomas attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving in the area of Widewater Road and Clifton Chapel Lane.
Select Virginia health districts to begin vaccinations Monday, January 11
In line with Governor Northam’s directive this week to increase flexibility and speed up vaccine distribution in Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced the select health districts that will begin Phase 1b vaccinations the week of January 11.
Bettors line up as Rosie’s opens in Dumfries
Barry Johnson arrived early for the opening of Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in Dumfries on Friday and waited in the cold for an hour so he could play their slot-like machines.
Stafford schools extend virtual-only learning through next week
The impact of COVID-19 cases over the holiday break is still uncertain in our area. To help us better gauge the significance of the virus on our staff and students, Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) will extend virtual online learning for all students January 11-15, 2021.
Stafford wants to keep OmniRide bus service despite declining ridership
Stafford leaders want to keep OmniRide Express bus service.
Students learning virtually can’t focus, feel disconnected, have given up, survey finds
More than half of school children surveyed in Prince William County say they’re having problems focusing on their work.
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This post was originally published on this site Vibian Perez was born on December 2, 1949 and passed away on January 8, 2021. Vibian was a resident of Manassas, Virginia.
Walts recommends delaying the return of 4th-12th grade students until late April
Prince William County students in the fourth through 12th grades would have to wait until late April to attend school in person under the revised timeline Superintendent Steven Walts proposed early Thursday.
