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Police Motorcycle Riding Rodeo Oct. 2-5 at Virginia Gateway in Gainesville
FROM Mid-Atlantic Police Motorcycle Riding Committee 09/25/24 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
The event for first responder motorcycle riders is an annual training exercise and fundraiser for such charities as Special Olympics. The best day for viewing is Saturday, Oct. 5 beginning at 8 a.m.
Sarah Henry of Gainesville now permanent director of PW Area Agency on Aging
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09/08/15 / Gainesville / Health & Safety / Local Government /
The Board of County Supervisors announced that Sarah Henry of Gainesville is the new Director of the Prince William Area Agency on Aging
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Governor appoints local residents to state commissions
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From the Governor's Office 07/17/15 / Gainesville / People & Places / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe has tapped four local residents to serve on state commissions.
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Multi-year road improvements substantially done as new Gainesville interchange opens
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By E. BRUCE DAVIS, Observer Staff 07/11/15 / Gainesville / State Government / Transportation /
July 9, 2015 will be remembered as a date of great accomplishment in Western Prince William County. On this day representatives of government departments and construction businesses gathered at 7500 Iron Bar Lane in the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Gainesville Interchange.
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“Sibshops” events in PWC July 17 & Aug. 18 for siblings of children with special needs
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07/11/15 / Education / Gainesville / Woodbridge /
Brothers and sisters, ages 8–11, are invited to attend a "sibshops" workshop and share the challenges and joys of having a sibling who has special needs, July 17 at Tyler Elementary In Gainesville or Aug. 18 at Fitzgerald Elementary in Woodbridge.
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Major traffic shifts in Gainesville overnight Tuesday, May 26
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05/26/15 / Gainesville / Transportation /
Virginia Department of Transportation advises that overnight Tuesday, May 26, traffic on southbound US 29 between I-66 and Linton Hall Road will be shifted onto the new bridge over the railroad tracks and the ramp from eastbound I-66 to southbound US 29 (at Exit 43A) will be reopened.
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Tiger Woods commits to 2015 Quicken Loans National July 30-Aug. 2 in Gainesville
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04/29/15 / Breaking News / Gainesville / People & Places /
Two-time champion and tournament host, Tiger Woods, announced Wednesday, April 29, his commitment to compete in the 2015 Quicken Loans National at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Prince William County, Va., according to a news release from the Tiger Woods Foundation.
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VDOT to update plans for US 29/Linton Hall Rd. project at Lawson town meeting April 9
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04/04/15 / Gainesville / State Government / Transportation /
Join the Virginia Department of Transportation on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Gainesville Middle School for an update on the Route 29/Linton Hall Road interchange project.
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Lawson’s and Trenum’s March 2 town meeting CANCELED
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03/02/15 / Education / Gainesville / Money & Taxes /
Jeanine Lawson, Brentsville District supervisor, and Gil Trenum, Brentsville District member School Board Member, have canceled their town hall meeting for tonight Monday, March 2, at Gainesville Middle School, because Prince William County Schools are closed today. A new date will be posted when available.
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Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
It is getting dark earlier each day which means it is more difficult for drivers to see pedestrians and bicycle riders--especially the ones who wear dark coats.
Prince William Police urge drivers to drive more carefully and pay extra attention to be on the outlook for pedestrians and bike riders,
