At 9:25 p.m. Sunday, November 14, Stafford County Deputy B.M. Taylor responded to Hickory Ridge Drive and Morton Road near Falmouth for a report of a single-vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, deputies located the vehicle overturned on its side. Glass and debris from a trash can struck by the vehicle were scattered all over the roadway. The driver was able to exit the vehicle unharmed.
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During a meeting on Nov. 9, 2021, the Board of County Supervisors agreed to keep seven magisterial districts and invited the public to provide feedback on the draft seven-district map as part of its redistricting efforts.
The public may view the map and provide feedback by visiting www.pwcva.gov/redistricting. The draft seven-district map addresses the growth in the county while adhering to legal redistricting requirements and the Board’s redistricting criteria.
The Constitution of Virginia requires the Board of County Supervisors to change its district boundaries every 10 years in the year ending in one using the most recent decennial population figures. Therefore, the Board is required to adopt a redistricting ordinance in 2021. This ordinance must include boundary lines for the magisterial districts, descriptions of the boundaries, as well as election precincts. The Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing and adopt the redistricting ordinance on Dec. 21, 2021.
The Supreme Court of Virginia is now responsible for redistricting the congressional and state legislative districts.
To find out more about the county’s redistricting process, visit www.pwcva.gov/redistricting
Stafford County’s community partners, the Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) and Mary Washington Healthcare, are teaming up with the County to perform a Community Health Assessment for the region.
From Prince William police:
Stabbing | Attempted Armed Robbery – On November 14 at 10:43 a.m., officers responded to investigate a stabbing that was reported to have occurred in the area of Irongate Way near Manassas sometime between 3 and 4 a.m.
The investigation revealed that the victim, a 22-year-old man, was in the above area when he was approached by multiple unknown men. During the encounter, the group surrounded the victim before a physical altercation ensued between the parties. At one point, someone from the group attempted to take the victim’s phone before the parties separated. As the victim was walking away, he observed that he had been stabbed with an unknown object. The victim eventually went to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries where police were notified. The victim was unable to describe the assailants.
Armed Robbery – On November 13 at 9:05 p.m., officers responded to investigate a robbery that was reported to have occurred in the 6500 block of Trading Sq. in Haymarket (20169) earlier that evening. The victim, a 36-year-old man, reported to police that at approximately 7:00 p.m., he was approached by two unknown men while in the parking lot of the above location. During the encounter, one of the men brandished a firearm and demanded the victim’s wallet. The men took the victim’s wallet before fleeing on foot. No injuries were reported. The victim left the area and eventually contacted the police.
Suspect Descriptions:
A black male, approximately 5’9”, with a skinny build, wearing a green face mask and a black hat A black male, approximately 5’9”, with a muscular build and wearing a green face mask
The Virginia Department of Transportation has scheduled daytime lane closures and brief traffic stops on the Chatham Bridge over the Rappahannock River this week.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, Route 3 Business will be reduced to one travel lane in both directions between Stafford County and Fredericksburg for repairs underneath the bridge.
To safely complete the work, crews will also have to stop all traffic intermittently at both approaches of the Chatham Bridge up to 15 minutes at a time. Emergency vehicles will still be able to cross the bridge during the work zone.
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Greetings, Prince William – It’s About a Kid and a Toy! Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community. You can help bring a brighter holiday season to local children and seniors! Simply sponsor a child – each child receives two gifts, valued at not more than $50-$75 per child. Donations of Senior Baskets will be given to homebound seniors throughout the community. Baskets could include card games, crossword puzzles, hand cream, warm socks, lap throws or wraps. Please call Jan at 571.292.5307 or email [email protected] to request a donor form.
November 20 is Family Volunteer Day, a day that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods. You can volunteer with an organization your family cares about, raise money as a family to make a donation, learn about a cause that means a lot to your family and much more! With the holidays on our doorstep, this would be a great chance for your family to do a special holiday project together! Please visit the Points of Light Family Volunteer Day page at https://bit.ly/3CTrT3X for project ideas.
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is getting near, and you can help a child have a Happy Holiday! House of Mercy is asking for donations of new gifts valued at $25 for their Christmas with Mercy program by December 1. Please email[email protected] for more information. ACTS is accepting new toy donations for Toys for Tots until December 8. Please email [email protected] to learn more. SERVE is accepting donations of new toys and gift cards for their Gifting for Families program. Please visit  www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/gifting-for-families/ for details and email [email protected] with any questions.
No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whethernatural or manmade. Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for Disaster Response positions. Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help as Reception Center Staff and Public Outreach and Education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready Bingo. Training is provided, and you’ll feel great as you help our local community rebuild following a disaster! Please contact Claudia at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
Animal lovers! The staff at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) needs volunteers in a variety of positions to help make life better for the furbabies. Volunteers under 16 can help but must volunteer with a parent. Just a few hours a day, a week, or a month can make a difference in the lives of these 4-legged friends! Please visitwww.a3padvocates.org/volunteer or email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
The awesome staff at BEACON is preparing for their Winter Semester, November 29 thru March 4! Volunteer Online ESOL Tech Facilitators are needed Monday and Wednesday mornings to support small group instruction in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Volunteers will provide support to the class teachers by running the Zoom sessions, sharing teaching materials on screen and setting up breakout rooms as needed. Free training is provided. The 12-week class schedule is Mon/Wed, 9:30am-11:30am. Please fill out an online application at www.beaconliteracy.org, under Get Involved. Call 571.428.2507 or email [email protected] to hear more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity.
Calling All Teachers! Catholic Charities needs teachers for the Winter semester for a 12-week (or longer) commitment from November 29 to March 3. You’ll feel great as you help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and participate fully in the greater community! The main facets of the programs are English classes and Citizenship preparation classes. Ongoing needs are for GED preparation courses, childcare courses, computer courses, and a job assistance program. Estimated weekly commitment is about 4 hours a week. Please apply athttps://volunteer.ccda.net/custom/501/opp_details/1164. Questions? Please email [email protected] for more information.
The 75th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is back, and volunteers age 18+ are needed to act as Route Marshallsand Staging Marshalls to support the parade on December 4. Your help will be greatly appreciated as you make sure the parade proceeds in a safe and orderly fashion, while keeping spectators safe along the route! Please visithttps://bit.ly/3CSgDot for details; click on the Respond button to sign up. Note: Breakfast will be provided for volunteers! Questions? Please email [email protected] for more information.
Medical Reserve Corps Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency! Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics, and more! Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone! Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training, and pass a state background check to serve. Please fill out an application at vamrc.org. Questions? Please email Amy at [email protected] for more information.
Help support veterans! RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed! Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check. It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done! Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.
Mark Your Calendars! Wreaths Across America will be held December 18 beginning at 10am at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle. This is a wonderful, meaningful event for families and a good way to Remember, Honor and Teach children about the sacrifices made by our veterans. Please register on Evenbrite at https://bit.ly/30hGBmT – be sure to read the important information on that page. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
Good morning, everyone. It’s finally Friday, and here’s a look at what’s happening.
Double homicide arrest:Â Police captured a 20-year-old Woodbridge man in connection to the double homicide that occurred at a home located in the 14100 block of Renegade in Dale City.
Cemetery to soon be new park: Prince William County residents will soon be the owners of a new two-acre park at Thoroughfare, near Haymarket. The community was founded by freed slaves and rallied this year after members an old cemetery that had been graded to make way for new homes. The county plans to convert the property into a public interpretive park.
Help for stabbing victim’s family: The family of a man who was found stabbed to death in Gainesville has a fundraiser to help them with expenses. The victim leaves behind a wife and nine children, and two poeple face charges in connection to his murder.
IKEA turns 35: The Prince William Chamber of Commerce is hosting a birthday celebration for the iconic furniture store at Potomac Mills mall on Monday, November 15. Registration is required. The store in Woodbridge was the second to open in the U.S.
The Great Resignation:Â Though you may not have made any changes to your employment, the Great Resignation may impact you on some level. Today, Whitlock Wealth Management in Manassas and Woodbridge begins a series of free webinars to cover what to you need to know as an employee, a business owner, or as a parent of a young adult.
Safer neighborhoods:Â Prince William County police will host a presentation by the Neighborhood Watch program on Wednesday, November 17, from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer.
Good Thursday morning, everyone. Happy Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served our great nation.
Here’s what’s happening.
Schools honor nine vets:Â Prince William County Public Schools took time to recognize nine staff members who have all served their country.Â
Click-it-or-ticket: Prince Wiliam police are stepping up seatbelt enforcement efforts with a new “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, which runs through Nov. 29, 2021.
Turkey, mashed, and gravy: Thanksgiving is right around the corner and House of Mercy is still in need of food for our Thanksgiving bags for their families.
A child and a toy: Occoquan asks area residents to sponsor a child in the town’s Un-Trim-A-Tree drive. The town works with Volunteer Prince William to ensure less fortunate children receive gifts at Christmas.
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Here’s what’s happening locally.Â
New school sup: Stafford County is expected to announce a new superintendent for its government school division tonight. The county School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the school’s HQ, at 31 Stafford Avenue. Former Superintendent Dr. Scott Kizner retired September 1.
Happy 246th Birthday: Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin will attend a cake cutting ceremony for the 246th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps and greet veterans at the National Museum of the Marine Corps at 10:30 a.m. today.
It’s that dam siren again:Â A test of the Occoquan Dam be held at 10 a.m. on November 17, 2021. People living between Occoquan and Belmont Bay and commuters will hear a loud siren at that time.
Cushioning the crush:Â Prince William Supervisors approved a $10 million “Lift Up Lodging and Restore Retail” grant to cushion the ongoing crunch felt by hotels, restaurants, event spaces, and storefront retail businesses.
Toys for Tots:Â The Prince William police department Community Engagement Unit will partner with a group called Santa’s Helpers to collect new toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.
Drip and Drop: The Prince William County Service Authority published a pair of activity booklets designed to educate children about water, wastewater and the environment.
Final trivia night: Occoquan will hold its last Trivia Night of the year, Friday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at River Mill Park. Residents are encouraged to bring camp chairs, blankets, and food for a team of up to 6 people to rent a 10 ft. circle.Â
Diving deep:Â Jeff and Merial Currer, who own Patriot Scuba in Occoquan, are helping veterans heal physically and mentally through the techniques learned in the PADI Adaptive Support Diver and Adaptive Techniques Specialty courses.Â
Best Christmas towns:Â Williamsburg, Va. has been ranked 15th out of 152 Â best “Christmas Towns” in America.
