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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs
FROM Stafford County News 11/13/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Real Estate / Nature and the Outdoors /
Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,
Teens wanted to turn trash into treasure
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09/03/15 / Environment /
The 2015 Recycled Art Contest is open to all Prince William County public, private and home-school high school students who can turn recyclable trash – such as plastic bottles, glass, Styrofoam, scrap metal, egg cartons, foil, bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic bags, yogurt tubs, cardboard and newspaper – into art.
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Getting prepared for disaster is simple -and it’s smart to be ready, just in case
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09/03/15 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Pat Collins, Prince William County's Emergency Services Manager, said people don't think much about emergencies, but it pays to do so. "We have this overwhelming thought that this is never going to happen to us, but it can happen to us. And we want to make sure people are prepared before the emergency hits and it's too late."
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Dominion broadens scope of EnergyShare to include weatherization and financial help to more people
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 08/01/15 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety /
Dominion Virginia Power will broaden the funding and scope of its EnergyShare program to provide financial assistance, weatherization services and educational outreach to more qualifying customers, including people living with disabilities and military veterans facing financial hardships. The expansion begins Sept. 1.
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In cases of extreme heat, here’s a place to cool off
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07/20/15 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
During times of extreme heat, the Manassas Park Community Center at 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park, is a designated cooling center. You do not have to be a member to come in out of the heat.
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Dominion Power sets July 15 open house on Haymarket project, wants to hear from residents
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By TERRI L. ERWIN-FITZ Observer staff 07/10/15 / Environment / Haymarket / State Government /
Dominion Power will host an open house on Wednesday, July 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Battlefield High School in Haymarket to further discuss the Haymarket Transmission Project with residents in the community.
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Wittman and Kind are “going to the birds”
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07/07/15 / Environment / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
Rep. Rob Wittman, who represents part of Prince William County, and Rep. Ron Kind, from Wisconsin, introduced the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, which funds habitat protection, education, researching, and monitoring to provide long-term protection of neotropical migratory birds.
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Safety Reminder: Watch out for crews locating underground utilities
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06/25/15 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Columbia Gas of Virginia reminds homeowners, excavators and contractors to stay safe by calling 811 at least three working days before they begin to dig and pay attention to crews marking locations of underground utility lines. The national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, connects Va. residents with the Virginia811 call center.
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Dominion to hold public meeting July 15 on proposed power line routes; 3 out of consideration
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FROM Supervisor Candland's office 06/25/15 / Breaking News / Environment /
Dominion axes three proposed power line routes and sets July 15 public meeting at Battlefield High School in Haymarket.
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Manassas Council names Steve Burke as new Manassas City Manager
Steve Burke, an Assistant City Manager and Director of Public Works for the City of Manassas, has been named City Manager by Manassas City Council effective February. 3, 2025. Interim City Manager Douglas Keen will return to his post as Police Chief and an Assistant City Manager.
