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Virginia State Veterinarian issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
From Virginia Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and Wildlife Resources (DWR) 12/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”
Earlier darkness means drivers must be extra careful—really looking for pedestrians and bike riders
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 11/18/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
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,
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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs
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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,
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Veterans fraud alert from AARP: Scammers are targeting veterans
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FROM AARP Virginia 11/11/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Military / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
More than 85 percent of veterans having encountered service-related scams in the last 12 months, according to AARP Virginia.
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Stafford County unveils new Veterans’ Support page on its website
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FROM STAFFORD COUNTY Government 11/08/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Military /
The page includes information on services the County provides to veterans, including tax relief for disabled veterans, military exemptions and brick sales at the Memorial. The page has been hosting the special social media wall celebrating Operation Green Light for Veterans, with expressions of appreciation to veterans. The Veterans Support page may be found at http://www.staffordcountyva.gov/veteransupport
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Volunteers needed to help children, seniors and homeless and to help with Manassas Christmas Parade
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FROM Volunteer Prince William 11/08/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Charity & Fundraising / Kids Konnection /
NEEDED: Gifts of time, food and toys for children & adults for Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Early foot-in-door path to Virginia State Trooper offers new job, education and financial incentives
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FROM Virginia State Police 11/08/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / State Government /
New Virginia State Police "Pathway to Trooper" program offers employment opportunities for interested 18–20-year-olds while they wait to apply to the Trooper Basic Session Academy.
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PWC Police seek information about Sunday, Nov. 7 hit and run fatality on PW Parkway
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 11/08/24 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
On Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 at 1:22AM, Prince William County Police officers responded to the intersection of Prince William Pkwy and Lynn St. in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate an unconscious man in the roadway. Police reports said the man was believed to have been walking in the roadway of Prince William Pkwy when he was struck by an unknown vehicle which continued driving.
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Female, 13, arrested with knife on Beville Middle School grounds
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 11/07/24 / Education / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
On Halloween, October 31, 2024, at 2:46PM, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to Beville Middle School located at 4901 Dale Blvd. in Woodbridge (22193) was alerted to a student in possession of a knife. After consultation with Juvenile Court Services, the case resulted in formal action and will be handled through the court process at a later date.
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Three more people arrested in Nov. 23, 2024 fatal shooting on Stream Walk Lane in Manassas
Prince William County Police report they have now arrested a total of four people in connection with the Nov. 23, 2024 murder of Horace Ray Johnson, 45, on property located at 8000 Stream Walk Lane in Manassas.
