To mitigate the effects of drought, Fauquier County residents, businesses, and government agencies should adopt various water conservation practices, including efficient use of household appliances and mindful irrigation techniques.
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As gates open promptly at 11 a.m., eager spectators flock to the site, advised to arrive well before 1 p.m. to beat the rush.
The airshow kicks off at 2:30 p.m., and audiences are treated to a 90-minute display of aerial feats and acrobatics.
Following the main event, attendees have the unique opportunity to mingle with pilots and performers for a 30-minute meet-and-greet session.
Payment options include cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard all accepted for entrance fees, gift shop purchases, and airplane rides.
While the onsite snack bar, Fifi’s Café, currently operates on a cash-only basis, plans are underway to introduce credit card payments later in the season.
To streamline entry, organizers offer separate lines for cash transactions and those using credit cards or checks. And for those wondering about inclement weather, cancellation notices are posted between 9 and 10 a.m. on the day of the show, ensuring attendees stay informed.
With rides commencing at 11 a.m. and continuing until about 1:45 p.m., there’s ample opportunity for thrill-seekers to take to the skies. While ride reservations aren’t available, all rides operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spectators are encouraged to bring their own refreshments or buy from the cafe, with shaded seating areas.
Leashed pets are welcome, though owners are reminded to be mindful of their behavior, especially during the show’s louder moments.
Restroom facilities are clean, spacious, and handicap-accessible, ensuring the comfort of all attendees.
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Virginia State Parks: “Construction is complete on Sky Meadows State Park’s Lost Mountain Trail, bringing it up to sustainability standards. The 2.2-mile trail, designed for hikers and equestrians, is one of six located in the park’s 248-acre Lost Mountain area, which opened to the public in the early ‘90s.”
“Due to several factors, including regular traffic and improper drainage, Lost Mountain Trail was suffering from significant erosion, making it difficult to traverse. Sky Meadows hired Ironwood Outdoors to address the issue, the third project at the park for the full-service trail building company since 2018.”
“Upgrades to Lost Mountain Trail started in early November and included five reroutes to avoid hazard areas, seven de-berm areas to improve the out slope of the trail, 49 rolling grade dips to prevent washout and 18 knicks to prevent pooling water.”
3:15 p.m. update — A Bealton man died in a plane crash on Sunday.
Virginia State Police responded to a report of a plane crash in Fauquier County. The crash occurred Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at 3:54 p.m., near Midland Road and Ebenezer Church Road, near the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport.
According to Virginia State Police, a preliminary investigation shows that a single-engine plane was attempting to land when it collided with several trees, which caused it to crash into a field and catch fire.
The pilot, Simmie A. Adams, 62, of Bealeton, Va., was the only occupant. He died at the scene. Initially, police reported two victims in the crash.
No one on the ground was injured.
The NTSB tells us they’re on the scene today, investigating the crash. It doesn’t have information about where the plane took off.
NTSB’s comments to PLN: “NTSB investigations involve three primary areas: the pilot, the aircraft, and the operating environment. As part of this process, investigators will gather the following information and records:
- Recordings of any air traffic control communications
- Radar data (Flight track data)
- Weather reports,
- 72-hour background of the pilot to determine if there were any issues that could have affected the pilot’s ability to safety operate the flight,
- Witness statements,
- Electronic devices that could contain information relevant to the investigation, and any available surveillance video, including from doorbell cameras.
- Aircraft maintenance records
- Weather forecasts and actual weather and lighting conditions around the time of the accident
- Pilot’s license, ratings and recency of flight experience
“Most recently rescheduled for 2023, the project’s completion has been pushed back to 2024.”
Insidenova.com: “Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week he has signed a series of bills aimed at strengthening insurance coverage for behavioral health services for Virginians, reducing the burden on law enforcement and enhancing the behavioral health workforce.”
“Speaking at Fauquier Health to a crowd of local law enforcement, state representatives, health care leaders and behavioral health care advocates from across the commonwealth, the governor said the new legislation is part of his “Right Help, Right Now” plan, which he unveiled in December.”
Prince William Times: “A Manassas business owner and a Bealeton man pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to defraud banks and the federal Small Business Administration of more than $7 million in COVID-19 relief funds – money that was used to invest in cryptocurrency, buy vehicles, make mortgage payments, fund home renovations, pay private high school and college tuition bills and buy items on Amazon, according to court documents.”
“Between April 2020 and March 2021, Bennie Earl Magee, 54, of Manassas, falsified payroll records, created fake IRS business tax returns and submitted falsified revenue reports for multiple companies to lenders and the SBA to obtain more than $7 million in Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans for himself and his friend and co-defendant Michael Gilcher, 45, of Bealeton, according to court documents.”
Someone is shooting at cars on Interstate 66 at Prince William / Fauquier county line.
From Virginia State Police:
At 2:41 p.m. Tuesday (April 4), Virginia State Police responded to an emergency call about a vehicle being shot at on I-66. An SUV traveling east on I-66 was struck by gunfire at the 40-mile marker, near the Fauquier and Prince William county line.
There are no injuries reported. According to witnesses, the shooter was operating a motorcycle and sped away after the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing at this time. At this stage of the investigation, the shooting does appear to have been isolated incident.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident and/or has information related to the shooter is encouraged to contact Virginia State Police at 703-803-0026 or [email protected].
Quantico Marine Corps Base is a buzz with activity as the small city of 26,000 people continues to build for the future.
During a community briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2022, Base Commander Col. Michael Brooks and his staff provided details on a new wargaming training center, water treatment plant, visitor control, and child development centers, to name a few.
