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May 22, 2008

Habitat plans dealt a blow

Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Traci DeGroat is at a loss to explain the latest opposition to their Websters Way re-zoning efforts.

Math program’s future has yet to be resolved

Here it is, mid-May, said one speaker to Prince William School Board members Wednesday evening, and discussions surrounding an elementary math curriculum, Investigations, are still ongoing.

Roommates charged with shooting woman
Roommates charged with shooting woman

Two roommates were charged in the shooting of a Lake Ridge woman Thursday morning.

Drowning victim identified

Prince William County police identified the 28-year-old man who drowned in Lake Montclair on Wednesday afternoon.

Hagelin to serve 45 years for rape, abduction

During the sentencing hearing, Robinson asked the judge to exceed sentencing guidelines and sentence Hagelin to life in prison.

Customer strikes, wrestles gun away from store robber
Customer strikes, wrestles gun away from store robber

A customer struck and wrestled a gun away from a robber at a 7-Eleven store Sunday, causing the man to flee, police report.

Fort Belvoir’s Telegraph Gate closed this weekend

The inbound lane at Fort Belvoir’s Telegraph Gate (Telegraph Road at Beulah Street) is closed this weekend only for construction of security enhancements

Forest Park students go green
Forest Park students go green

Students in Shannon Geraghty’s advanced placement government class organized the day to raise awareness for the environment.

Pork production
Pork production

Farm subsidies and governmental pork.


May 21, 2008

Commercial developers to see faster approvals

A new plan will go far toward countering perceptions that Prince William is a county that throws roadblocks in the path of commercial developers, according to a staff presentation to supervisors on Tuesday.

Police briefs

Manassas Park police and the Fire Marshal's Office are investigating three reports of American flags being burned in the Blooms section of the city.

Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival continues to grow

The annual Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival gets bigger each year. This year, 14 vintners will appear at the Loy E. Harris Pavilion.

M. Park plans to ‘bench’ honored residents

It took a trip almost halfway around the world for Manassas Park Vice Mayor Bryan Polk to think of park benches in a whole new way.

M. Park approves $81M budget

The Manassas Park City Council approved its fiscal 2009 budget Tuesday night.

PRTC sets new bus route

In response to the growing number of bus riders on its Manassas to Washington, D.C. route, a local bus company has added a new weekday commuter service.

Suspect in arson case waives right to hearing

A Woodbridge man charged with setting fire to a mobile home in April waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Prince William General District Court on Wednesday.

VDOT: Dale Blvd. work progressing

Dale Boulevard could reopen as early as May 28, one Virginia Department of Transportation official said on Wednesday.

Frederick won’t seek another term if he’s named GOP chair

Del. Jeffrey M. Frederick, R-Woodbridge, said he wouldn't run for re-election if he won the chairman position in the Republican Party of Virginia.

Divers find body of drowning victim
Divers find body of drowning victim

Divers found the body of an unidentified 28-year-old man after a seven-hour search Wednesday evening in Lake Montclair.

Fire and rescue teams search for man in Lake Montclair
Fire and rescue teams search for man in Lake  Montclair

Prince William Fire and Rescue workers are looking for a 28-year-old drowning victim in Lake Montclair.

Man charged with robbing Triangle 7-Eleven store

A 22-year-old accused of robbing a Triangle 7-Eleven store of several cartons of cigarettes was arrested shortly after the incident Tuesday morning

Finish date for Dale Boulevard announced
Finish date for Dale Boulevard announced

VDOT officials say they have pinned down a completion date for repairs to Dale Boulevard: May 30.

Commercial developers to see faster approvals
Commercial developers to see faster approvals

A new plan will go far toward countering perceptions that Prince William is a county that throws roadblocks in the path of commercial developers.

Manassas police search for burglar

Manassas police are investigating an early morning burglary in the 9000 block of Weir Street.

Va. ranks 6th for texting while driving

A new survey ranks Virginia sixth in the nation for drivers who send text messages behind the wheel.


May 20, 2008

Life lessons topic of Boys & Girls club event
Life lessons topic of Boys & Girls club event

“Building a successful life and building a winning football team have much in common,” Ken Harvey, retired linebacker for the Washington Redskins, told the gathering at the 19th annual Steak “N” Steak Dinner for the benefit of the Prince William County Boys & Girls Clubs.

It’s my town

Support All Youth Encourage Success, a new not-for-profit organization, and the Carteret Mortgage Boys & Girls Club, Manassas, have joined forces to launch a new resource for high school students—SKOOLVIP

Manassas hears comments on downtown plan

The Manassas City Council held the first of two public hearings on the downtown sector plan Monday and for the most part, the input was fairly positive.

Voluntary Action Center honors Ed Roman
Voluntary Action Center honors Ed Roman

Long-time Prince William County Police Department volunteer Ed Roman said the most rewarding thing about what he does is that it helps keep an extra police officer on the street.

Task forces to fight online predators
Task forces to fight online predators

Law enforcement from around the region gathered in Prince William County on Tuesday afternoon for the announcement of the $1.5 million in new funding for two task forces that investigate and catch online child sex predators.

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