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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.
City of Manassas rates a spot on list of 30 Safest Cities in Virginia
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03/19/14 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Manassas /
Safewise, the company that put the City of Manassas on the list of 30 Safest Cities in Virginia, says there’s a low chance of being a victim of a violent crime or a property crime when you call the City of Manassas home.
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Columbia Gas of Virginia reminds the public to trust your senses around natural gas
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03/18/14 / Health & Safety /
Natural gas leaks may be caused by loose fittings, appliance connections, material failure, accidental damage or corrosion. It is important to look, listen and smell to recognize a possible natural gas leak and then take action.
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Help deter auto theft with free VIN etching event in Manassas April 12
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03/18/14 / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
Manassas City and Prince William County Police will offer free VIN (vehicle identification number) etching on Saturday, April 12.
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Building official posts Lucasville Road house as unsafe after March 12 fire
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03/13/14 / Bristow / Health & Safety /
On Wednesday, March 12th at approximately 5:15 p.m., Prince William County fire and rescue units dispatched to a structure fire in a single family home located in the 12000 block of Lucasville Rd. in Bristow.
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Attorney General says new law will make it easier to admit 911 calls in criminal proceedings
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03/11/14 / Health & Safety / State Government /
Attorney General Mark R. Herring has issued a summary of nine public safety and consumer protection bills that were introduced on behalf of the Attorney General or which the Office of the Attorney General helped craft and pass.
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Pilot program in Manassas Park: Free clinic helps community and trains future nurses
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By BENNIE SCARTON Jr. , Observer staff 03/09/14 / Education / Health & Safety / Local Government /
The pilot project, sponsored by the George Mason University's School of Nursing, are available on a first-come, first-serve basis each Tuesday from 8 a.m. to noon in the Manassas Park Community Center at 99 Adams Street.
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Wolf speaks about challenges facing stutterers
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03/06/14 / Health & Safety /
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA), a life-long stutterer, today gave a speech on the House floor about the challenges stutterers face and how 1 in 100 people in the world stutters. Here is a copy of his remarks.
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Va. State Police share tips for safe driving for inclement weather
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03/04/14 / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation /
Virginia State Police have provided 14 tips for safer driving when the weather is bad. Some are tips for operating the vehicle. Some are tips for keeping yourself safe in a bad weather situation.
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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.
