FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 10/21/22 / Breaking News / Local Government / People & Places / State Government /
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that civil rights have been restored to more than 800 Virginians. Rights were restored for approved individuals last week in order to ensure those who are interested in voting in the November 8th election could register to do so before Monday's registration deadline.
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By Virginia Department of Veterans Services 10/20/22 / Military / People & Places / State Government /
The 66th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Friday, Nov.11, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The public is invited and encouraged to attend to honor all who have served in America’s Armed Forces from the Revolutionary War to today.
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FROM TOWN of OCCOQUAN 10/18/22 / People & Places / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection /
Join the Town of Occoquan’s family-friendly Costume Parade & Contest on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 10/18/22 / Agriculture / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
While seemingly harmless, moving firewood can enable the easy movement of destructive forest and agricultural pests. When firewood is moved from one area to another, the invasive emerald ash borer, spongy moth, Asian longhorned beetle, and spotted lanternfly often “hitchhike” to destroy crops, infect more trees and sometimes even entire forests.
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 10/18/22 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
Prince William County police detectives have charged a 24-year-old Woodbridge man in connection to the deaths of four adults that occurred at a home located in the 5200 block of Mansfield Ct in Woodbridge (22193) on October 17. All four decedents and the suspect were residents of the home and known to one another. Three of the deceased are family members, while the fourth was a tenant who resided in the basement. The suspect was identified as an acquaintance of another family member who also resided at the residence and was not present during the incident.
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10/17/22 / Breaking News / People & Places / Politics /
In a joint statement the Committee of 100 and the Prince William,/Fauquier League of Women Voters said there was an impasse over security concerns and moderator by the campaigns of Rep. Abigail Spanberger and PW Supervisor Yesli Vega.
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By Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative (VGBI) and Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes 10/17/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / People & Places /
Nearby farmers can get paid for protecting grassland birds during their vulnerable nesting season.
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 10/17/22 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
PWC Police Dept. report calls for police assistance and arrests made over the weekend.
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