Health & Safety People & Places Police & Fire Beat
Saving a life is as easy as wearing a seatbelt: Motorists reminded wearing seatbelts is mandatory
FROM Prince William County Police Department 11/26/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
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.
Experts want Virginia families to go back to school with food safety awareness
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08/25/14 / Good Eating / Health & Safety /
Food safety experts at the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) says parents should be aware that food preparation and storage is as important to family health as the food itself.
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PWCS answers to immunization concerns about new arrivals from other countries
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FROM a PWCS Press Release 08/24/14 / Education / Health & Safety /
Prince William County Schools has issued a Q & A about immunizations covering the the rules, the exceptions and the fact that it is prohibited by law from inquiring about the legal/documentation status of any student.
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Va. government unveils initiative to address violence & sexual assault at colleges
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08/21/14 / Breaking News / Education / Health & Safety /
Va. Governor Terry McAuliffe and Attorney General Mark Herring Aug. 21 announced a comprehensive effort to address sexual assault and violence on college campuses and set an Oct. 30-31 statewide summit of campus leaders on the issues, according to a news release.
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Rules have changed for sixth grade students in Virginia
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08/19/14 / Education / Health & Safety /
All students entering sixth grade must present proof that they have received the Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis before starting the 2014-15 school year
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Calling 8-1-1 before you dig can help prevent accidents, save lives
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08/11/14 / Business / Environment / Health & Safety /
August 11 is National 811 Day. Every digging or demolition project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. Installing a mailbox, building a deck, demolishing an old shed, planting a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that need a call to Virginia811 before starting the work.
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Manassas city residents invited to celebrate National Night Out Aug. 5
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08/05/14 / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat /
Residents are invited to join the City of Manassas and Historic Manassas, Inc. on the Manassas Museum lawn for the second annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5.
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PWC and Haymarket residents invited to meet public safety officials at National Nights Out on Aug. 5
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By JAMES IVANCIC Observer staff 08/05/14 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat /
The annual Haymarket Night Out gives residents a chance to gather up some safety tips and get to know their police and fire officials a little better.
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Officials reopen Prince William County landfill after brief hazmat closure July 30
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07/30/14 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government /
Update: The Prince William County Landfill has been reopened. The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection site, however will remain closed until Saturday at 10 a.m.
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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.
