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Siren testing Nov. 20 at 10 a.m. for Occoquan Dam
FROM Earnie Porta, Mayor of Occoquan 11/19/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
On Wednesday, Nov.20, 2024, at 10 a.m., Fairfax Water will conduct its annual test of the Occoquan Dam Siren warning system.
If you have a fire in your home, get out immediately and call 9-1-1
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FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue 01/10/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Fire and Rescue System would like for everyone to remember if you have a fire in your home to immediately exit the home and call 9-1-1, according to Deputy Chief Matt Smolsky, who is also the county's fire marshal. A Lake Ridge resident was injured Sunday evening in a home fire involving a space heater.
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Weather closes Community Vaccination Centers today; check for future hours
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01/07/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / State Government /
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has closed five of its Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) today Friday, January 7, 2022, due to expected inclement weather. Individuals with appointments will be notified of the cancellation and can visit vase.vdh.virginia.gov to reschedule. PW Community Testing Cener to open soon.
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First Deputy County Executive of Public Safety hired for Prince William County
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 01/06/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat /
Daniel Alexander from Florida has been hired as the newly created position of first Deputy County Executive of Public Safety for Prince William County. he Jan. 6 announcement follows what a county news release described as "a national/international search that involved 80 applicants and a competitive hiring process." His expected start date is Feb. 1.
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PWC tells where to recycle Christmas trees and greenery
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FROM PWC Government Reports 12/15/21 / Agriculture / Environment / Local Government /
After removal of all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, nails and the tree stand, cut tree and greenery may be recycled at several convenient locations.
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Seven to be honored with PWC Human Rights Awards on Jan. 15
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FROM PWC Government Reports 12/15/21 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places /
Prince William County Human Rights Commission will celebrate Universal Human Rights Day virtually on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at 10 a.m., according to a county news release. The day will include the annual presentation of the Human Rights Awards given to members of the community who provide unique contributions to human and civil rights.
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Public hearing Dec. 21 on PWC’s proposed new boundaries for voting districts and precincts
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FROM Prince William County Government 12/14/21 / Local Government / People & Places / Politics /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on the county’s redistricting ordinance on proposed new boundaries for voting districts and precincts on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers of the James J. McCoart Administration Building in Woodbridge.
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Nokesville and Evergreen trash and recycling collection cancelled Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
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FROM Prince William County Landfill 12/09/21 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Due to the holiday schedule this year, there will be no Saturday trash or recycling collection at Nokesville and Evergreen sites on Christmas or New Year’s Day.
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Animals move into new quarters at the Prince William County Animal Shelter
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FROM Prince William County Government Reports 12/01/21 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Pets /
Parts of the new Prince William County Animal Shelter have opened. The facility is duets be completely opened in March 2022.
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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,
