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Va. State Police say report suspicious drone activity to VSP Va. Fusion Center

As of Dec. 18, 2024, the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC), which is located within the Homeland Security Division of the Virginia State Police, says it has received 150+ tips regarding drone activity in the Commonwealth. "All of the tips are being investigated and shared with key stakeholders. We encourage anyone who witnesses a drone flying over critical infrastructure, such as energy installations, or military sites, to contact the Virginia Fusion Center,” said Virginia State Police Special Agent D. Robinson. “This will enable us to work with our partners to determine exactly what is occurring, and how to move forward.”

Cedar Point first-graders get passports

By Terri L. Erwin-Fitz 12/19/11 / Breaking News / Education /

First-graders at Cedar Point .

Elementary School in Bristow take their passports and "visit" other countries. Shown here are Cedar Point's first-grade teachers: Andrea Morgan, Bridget Kiernan, Beth Fredette, Nancy Kulak and Chrissy Johnson

HH Women’s group gives generously

By E. Bruce Davis 12/15/11 / Breaking News / Features / Gainesville / People & Places /

Heritage Hunt Women's Organizations gives more than a dollar a day to help local groups. Shown here, in the front row, from left, are: Eleanor Casey-D’Andrea, Joanne Tuttle (committee chair), Margaret Gorzka, Gerri Risso; in the back row, from left, are: Teri Bisaga, Diane Wilson, Charlotte Klingman, Joan Mitchell and Mary Slevin. Photo by E. Bruce Davis

Bristow Run literacy night welcomes characters

12/14/11 / Breaking News / Education / Features / Nokesville /

T. Clay Wood Elementary School, which opened in September, held its first literacy night on Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The nightwas considered a success by Principal Andrew Buchheit, shown here with Dr. Seuss’ Grinch and Norman Bridwell’s Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Heritage Hunt spreads holiday cheer

By E. Bruce Davis 12/12/11 / Breaking News / Features / Gainesville / People & Places /

Heritage Hunt homeowners Golf and Country Club uses its impressive facilities to host a variety of events for the holidays. Many occasions involve meals or refreshments arranged for by the food and beverage staff of Billy Casper Golf, led by Tim O’Mara. Some are productions of chartered clubs within Heritage Hunt. All of them are full of holiday cheer.

PAWS makes adopting pet more express

By Sudha Kamath 12/08/11 / Breaking News / Health & Safety /

Prince William County residents who are looking for pets should watch for the new pet adoption van, which will be unveiled Saturday, Dec. 10. The P.A.W. (Pet Adoption on Wheels) Express, bought in the summer by the Prince William Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) with a $154,565 grant from the PETCO Foundation, is making its public debut at 2 p.m. at the Prince William County Animal Shelter, at 14807 Bristow Road in Manassas. The van can hold about 26 cats and dogs. Potential adopters can see the animals through roll-up windows on the van, then walk through the van to meet the animals.

Stirrup welcomes newcomers at last town hall meeting

By Gretchen L.H. O'Brien 12/06/11 / Breaking News / Local Government /

John Stirrup, who has been Gainesville

supervisor for eight years, introduced Peter Candland, who will take Stirrup's seat and Dick Black, against whom Stirrup ran for state senate, among other newcomers and old hands in the political arena at a Dec. 5 meeting at Haymarket's Battlefield High School. This was Stirrup's last town hall meeting, which started at 7:30 p.m. After the candidates spoke at the lectern, they participated in a question-and-answer session with audience members.

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Dick Black, Virginia senator-elect, spoke to voters about his background and his plans for office.

Ruritans’ fruit sales support students

By Jan Davis 12/05/11 / Breaking News / Features / Gainesville / Haymarket /

Customers Aldo Rodriguez and Megan Van Stry from Haymarket (on left) with Gainesville Ruritans Bart Colendene and Cynthia Hughes. Photo by Jan Davis. Gainesville-Haymarket Ruritans offer fruit for locals. Honeybells are to come, by order-ahead only.

Knight sings for locals

By Terri L. Erwin-Fitz 12/02/11 / Breaking News / Haymarket / People & Places /

Haymarket resident Angela Knight, a heralded opera singer, is putting on a Dec. 3 concert for two local community members in need. This year’s production, “Winter Wonderland,” will be performed Dec. 3 at Battlefield High School. The concert will benefit two local families, struggling with illnesses, that “need to know they are loved by the community,” she explained.

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Va. State Police say report suspicious drone activity to VSP Va. Fusion Center

Cedar Point first-graders get passports

HH Women’s group gives generously

Bristow Run literacy night welcomes characters

Heritage Hunt spreads holiday cheer

PAWS makes adopting pet more express

Stirrup welcomes newcomers at last town hall meeting

Ruritans’ fruit sales support students

Knight sings for locals

US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation

PWC Tax Administration Office to move Dec. 23 from McCoart Building to Development Services Building

PWC Police investigate after young shopper assaulted inside Manassas Walmart

Gov. Youngkin announces Duchess Dairy plans “buttery” expansion in southwest Virginia

Potomac High School juvenile, 15, charged with threats to school property

Woman fights off attempted sexual assault by masked man at Nokesville Park

Innovative Univ. of Mary Washington business professor rated tops by Poets & Quants

Food Lion in Woodbridge is threatened with bombing

Fire spreads from house on Devils Reach to Kid’s Choice Sports; fire crews stayed on site overnight

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