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PWC Clerk of Court Jackie Smith introduces first newsletter known as The Circuit
FROM Jackie Smith, Prince William Clerk of Court 11/27/24 / Breaking News / Local Government /
In the first edition, readers will discover several public services the Clerk's Office offesr at the courthouse and within the community. This issue highlights programs available to residents, outlines the processes for obtaining public services, and shares upcoming community events.
High school student will give PWC School Board a “student’s perspective” but no vote on issues
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11/15/17 / Breaking News / Education / Local Government /
For the first time, Prince William County Public School students will have a representative on the School Board, beginning with the Board’s next meeting on Nov. 29. Hylton High School senior, Kate Arnold, will be a non-voting representative on the Board. Potomac High School’s Magin Sanchez, and Zaki Panjsheeri of Patriot High School will serve as alternates.
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Panel discussion Nov. 30 on gangs in PWC at Committee of 100
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11/15/17 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat /
Committee of 100 of Prince William County will present a Nov. 30 forum starting at 7:45 p.m. in Manassas on "Gangs in Prince William County: Are We On The Right Track?"
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Prince William police officers deployed to Puerto Rico to aid with hurricane relief
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 11/08/17 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County Police Department, in conjunction with the Virginia and Prince William County Departments of Emergency Management, has begun deploying officers to Puerto Rico to assist first responders in that area with the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria which devastated the area in September. Today, Nov. 8, the first rotation of eight officers will fly to the region for a 14-day assignment.
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Patricia Richie-Folks answers Manassas Observer’s Candidate Questionnaire
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11/05/17 / Local Government / Manassas / Politics /
Patricia Richie-Folks, candidate for Manassas City Treasurer, responds to Manassas Observer's Candidate Questionnaire. Questionnaires received after deadline for the Nov.3 Manassas Observer appear online.
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Take the “I recycle” pledge in Prince William County on Nov. 15 and possibly win a prize
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FROM PWC Solid Waste Division 11/03/17 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
Prince William area residents can sign the recycling pledge at the library, or visit https://americarecyclesday.org/pledge/ and take the pledge on line by November 20.
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Nominees sought for Human Rights Award in Prince William County
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FROM Prince William County Government 11/03/17 / Local Government / People & Places /
Prince William Human Rights Commission is now accepting nominations for its annual Human Rights Awards to honor individuals, non-profit organizations or businesses for outstanding accomplishments toward human rights.
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Catholics for Housing to purchase East End Mobile Home Park in Manassas
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10/20/17 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Real Estate / Religion /
Manassas City Council voted unanimously Oct. 16 to enable Catholics for Housing (CFH), a Northern Virginia nonprofit group, to purchase the East End mobile-home park for $1.4 million as long as certain requirements are met, including resolving the significant water, sewer and management issues that have plagued residents for years, according to a news release from the Diocese of Arlington.
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PW Board of Supervisors approves lease for off-roading at county park in Nokesville
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FROM Prince William County Government Reports 10/19/17 / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Nokesville / Parks & Recreation /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently approved a lease agreement with Family Off-Road Riders of Prince William County, or FORPWC. and a special use permit to allow off-road vehicles at 25-acre Lehigh Portland Park, at 13865 Nokesville Road, in Nokesville. The organization will lease the 25-acre county-owned park and will finance, clear, build and operate an off-road vehicle riding track on 14 acres of the park.
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Saving a life is as easy as wearing a seatbelt: Motorists reminded wearing seatbelts is mandatory
The Prince William County Police reminds motorists to ear your seatbelt every time because seatbelts save lives! That is the underlying message of this year’s “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign, which runs through Dec. 1, 2024.
