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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.
Get the lowdown on forest certification from state experts April 15 in Gainesville
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03/10/14 / Education / Environment / Gainesville /
Woodland owners interested in learning more about getting a certified stamp of approval for their forest management can attend an evening program April 15 in Gainesville hosted by the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) and Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE).
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Phone service in Estate Manor Drive area of Gainesville to be restored soon
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09/26/13 / Breaking News / Gainesville /
Due to a vehicle crash in the 14100 block of Estate Manor Dr in the Gainesville area of Prince William County about 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 26, Comcast is reporting that about 60 internet phone service customers are currently without their service.
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Conway Robinson State Forest on US 29 in Gainesville to close 45 days for tree harvesting
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07/15/13 / Environment / Gainesville / Real Estate /
The Conway Robinson State Forest on US 29 southbound between Pageland Lane and Heritage Hunt in Gainesville will close for approximately 45 days so that a crew working for the Virginia Department of Forestry can perform three kinds of tree harvesting on a 32-acre tract within the state forest.
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Handy recycling of evergreen Christmas trees at NOVEC’s Gainesville Center
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12/11/12 / Breaking News / Gainesville /
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative will accept evergreen Christmas wreaths, garland and trees at its Gainesville technical center in the front parking lot in the area designated by orange safety cones from Dec. 26 to Jan. 11.
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Gainesville supervisor’s office could move to Heritage Hunt
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02/06/12 / Gainesville / Local Government / Sudley /
The office of Gainesville Supervisor Pete Candland could be at a new location soon. According to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors' agenda for Feb. 7, a new site for the district office has been located and a lease has been negotiated, subject to board approval.
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US 29 one lane each way in Gainesville this weekend
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01/05/12 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Health & Safety /
Local Gainesville area drivers may want to stay off US 29 and Linton Hall Road this weekend. The traffic pattern is being changed to allow for new construction.
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From 7 a.m. Saturday until noon Sunday, US 29 will be one lane in each direction between I-66 and Virginia Oaks Drive. The Gainesville traffic pattern will be moved to allow for construction of road improvements. The project is to take 3+ years.
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PWC Police Beat 12/22/11
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12/22/11 / Gainesville / Manassas / Nokesville / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 22, 2011.
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PWC Police Beat 12/19/11
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12/19/11 / Gainesville / Haymarket / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge /
Prince William County Police Department’s crime report for Dec. 19, 2011.
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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,
