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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs

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,

Buckhall home totally destroyed in New Year’s Day fire

This morning, Jan. 1. 2023, at 11:44 a.m. Prince William fire and rescue crews were dispatched to the 5900 block of Yates Ford Road (Buckhall) for a reported house fire. Crews arrived to observe fire extending to and through the attic, according to Matt Smolsky, assistant fire chief.

Dec. 20 fire displaces eight from home in Sudley

Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 10300 block of Lomond Drive (Sudley) at 1:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 for a report of a single-family dwelling on fire. Crews arrived with fire showing and all occupants safely out of the home, according to Matt Smolsky, assistant fire chief.

Pete Candland, Gainesville Supervisor, plans to resign effective Dec. 16

With a second opinion from the Commonwealth's Attorney on his ability to vote, Candland said..."the limitations on my ability to perform as Supervisor have become severely more restrictive." "According to the opinion of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, I cannot participate in any Comprehensive Plan vote. In addition, it also states that I cannot participate in any vote on any data centers in Prince William County until the PW Digital Gateway rezoning is settled."

Governor unveils his “Make Virginia Home” plan to meet need for more affordable housing

Today, Nov. 18, at the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference, Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled his “Make Virginia Home” Plan, which will promote increasing the supply of attainable, affordable, and accessible housing across the Commonwealth. For far too long, Virginians have faced unnecessary burdens that have limited their housing options and opportunities. Today’s plan is a needed step to improve housing options and keeps my commitment to lower the cost of living and make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family,” said Gov. Youngkin.

The money facts about becoming a farmer and how to get financing

Beginning farmers are invited to free seminars on Farm Finance and Conservation Planning.

Man injured in Lake Ridge home fire Oct. 25

This morning, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 at 5:19 AM fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 12000 block of Hatchway Ct. (Lake Ridge) for a reported single-family dwelling fire, according to Matt Smolsky, deputy chief of Prince William Fire & Rescue.

Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) earns improved insurance rating

Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) reports it has earned an improved rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO).

Bristow residents to protest “runaway data center development” in their community at Sept. 10 rally

Community activists will hold a press conference outside the Amberleigh Station community in Bristow tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. to protest a developer's plans to build 11 huge data centers within 34 yards of their homes.

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