SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge: "SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge announced today that it has received the 2023 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse, an independent satisfaction research firm for home care."
"SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge is recognized among a select few home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide outstanding care.
“We’re excited to congratulate SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge for their well-deserved achievement on earning the Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award,” says Todd Austin, President of Home Care Pulse. “It’s wonderful to see the hard work that SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge is putting in to provide high-quality care and employment – and their effort isn’t going unnoticed. This award allows them to provide proof of quality to potential new clients and caregivers.”
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OmniRide: “The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled a public hearing to discuss the following proposed changes to OmniRide bus services.”
“Consolidation of the Lake Ridge-Washington DC (L100) and Lake Ridge-Pentagon-Crystal City (L200) commuter routes into one route. The consolidated route would serve the Pentagon Transit Center as well as all current L100 stops in downtown Washington. Extension of select Dale City-Pentagon (D200) trips into Crystal City to compensate for the Lake Ridge route consolidation. Introduction of new Eastern and Western Commuter Lot Connector trips to provide additional access to commuter lots during off peak times. Details about these proposed changes will be available at OmniRide.com prior to the public hearing.”
“The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 31, at 7:00 pm at the OmniRide Transit Center 14700 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Comments will be accepted during the public hearing or may be emailed to [email protected].”
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Transportation officials in Prince William County held a public meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2023, to discuss realigning Prince William Parkway at Old Bridge Road.
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A passenger riding in a pickup injured in a crash on Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge on April 29 has died.
Prince William police are now seeking tips from anyone who witnessed the crash.
Fatal Crash Investigation – On April 29 at 11:15PM, officers responded to the intersection of Old Bridge Rd. and Colby Dr. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a two-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed the driver of a 2020 Kia Sorento was stopped at a red traffic light on Old Bridge Rd. at the intersection with Colby Dr. when the driver of a 2011 Ford F-150 truck, identified as the accused, failed to stop, striking the Kia from behind.
The Ford truck continued off of the roadway before striking a light pole and coming to rest. The driver of the Ford truck then fled prior to police arriving at the scene. A 30-year-old male passenger of the Ford truck was initially transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.
On May 19, crash investigators were notified that the passenger died as a result of his injuries sustained during the crash. The driver of the Kia was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigators are actively seeking to confirm the identity of the driver of the Ford truck. Investigators with the Crash Investigation Unit are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to contact police. The investigation continues.
Identified:
The deceased was identified as Eric Mathew KUHN, 30, of Winchester
Tribute at the Glen, a senior living community in Lake Ridge, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2023-2024 Best Assisted Living Community.
Tribute at The Glen is a part of the Cogir Family of communities. Cogir Senior Living develops, owns, and/or operates 60 lifestyle communities throughout the U.S.
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Prince William County police said a 38-year-old man got into an argument, attacked and killed his parents, and died from injuries received during the incident.
Police said his injuries were not self-inflicted and were from a bayonet.
Police found the victims on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:17 a.m., when officers were called to the 5100 block of Cannon Bluff Drive in Lake Ridge to investigate a stabbing.
Emergency crews pronounced a 70-year-old woman dead on the scene. They took a father and son to an emergency room, where they later died.
The father called police to the home, police said.
Triple Homicide Investigation *PARTIES IDENTIFIED | INVESTIGATIVE DETAILS – On May 17, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Manassas conducted autopsies on the three deceased family members located in a residence in the 5100 block of Cannon Bluff Dr. in Woodbridge (22192) on May 16.
The preliminary investigation into the incident revealed an altercation occurred between the three deceased resulting in one of family members, the 38-year-old son, fatally stabbing his 70-year-old mother. At one point during the encounter, it is believed the son and his 67-year-old father continued the altercation resulting in both ultimately sustaining fatal injuries from a bayonet that was used in the encounter.
It is currently believed the son’s fatal injuries were not self-inflicted and were sustained during the altercation with his father. The father was able to contact police before being transported to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. The son was also transported to an area hospital and later died while the mother was pronounced dead on scene.
The son, identified as Nicholas Lee REAMS, is being considered the primary aggressor in the incident which resulted in the death of his parents.
At this time, the incident is considered domestic-related. Any further pertinent details in this investigation will be released as needed. The investigation continues.
Identified:
The deceased were identified as Rodney Clyde REAMS (father), 67; Sandra W REAMS (mother), 71; and Nicholas Lee REAMS (son), 38; all of Woodbridge
Three people died of stab wounds stemming from a family dispute.
Prince William County police said there is no threat to the community. Officers found the victims just after 7 a.m. at a home in Lake Ridge.
Homicide Investigation – On May 16 at 7:17AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 5100 block of Cannon Bluff Dr. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a stabbing. When officers arrived at the home, they located three occupants, identified as a 67-year-old man, a 70-year-old woman, and a 38-year-old man, all suffering from stab wounds. Officers immediately provided first aid until fire and rescue personnel arrived on scene. The female party was pronounced dead at the scene while both male parties were transported to an area hospital where they died from their injuries. The parties were determined to be family members and the altercation was contained to the residence. At this time, the three parties believed to be involved in the altercation are accounted for and there is no known threat to the community. Detectives are actively investigating the incident to determine the course of events leading up to the call to police by the older male occupant. The identity of the three deceased will be released pending notification of a next-of-kin. The investigation continues
— Prince William police
Incident: Stabbing | #Woodbridge; Officers are on scene of a stabbing in the 5100 block of Cannon Bluff Dr. in #Woodbridge. The incident is contained in the home and there is no threat to the community. Expect a heavy police presence in the area as the investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/s9g0LMiSfp
— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) May 16, 2023
Prince William Public Libraries is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive in Woodbridge.
The Job Fair will feature over 30 businesses, organizations, and government agencies for Prince William area residents seeking new career opportunities. The job fair will allow the public to learn more about jobs in and around Prince William County.
Businesses in attendance will include Koons Automotive, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Walmart, and Wegmans. Multiple Prince William County government departments will be recruiting at the Job Fair. Prince William County Public Schools, City of Manassas Parks, Culture & Recreation, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard will also be on-site to discuss career opportunities.Â
For more information, visit pwcva.gov/library.Â
Last evening, units were dispatched to the 12800 block of Mill House Ct. (Lake Ridge) for a reported townhouse fire. Crews arrived with heavy fire showing with extension into an adjoining unit. A second alarm was requested to assist. Two (2) units sustained fire damage and a third received smoke damage. No injuries were reported. Five (5) adults were displaced and were assisted by the Red Cross. The Building Official posted the two (2) fire damaged units unsafe to occupy. The Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the cause of the fire.
On Monday, crews were called to a townhouse blaze in Dale City.
