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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.”
Should Standards of Quality be changed? Va. Education Board wants written comments by Aug. 28
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FROM Virginia Board of Education 08/04/20 / Breaking News / Education / Money & Taxes / People & Places / State Government / Kids Konnection /
Standards of Quality outline the foundational instructional programs and support services all schools in Virginia must provide.
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Educators share their perspectives on how to talk to children about racism
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BY Jan Davis, Observer Staff 06/16/20 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
As our community and country struggle with the horrific death of Mr. George Floyd, many parents of children, teens and young adults are seeking concrete ways to talk, and act to heal the tremendous hurt and injustice done throughout American history. Four community educators, who teach college, elementary students and mentor young men are lending their voices and perspectives on how to be part of the solution. They include Dr. Michael Otaigbe, Roxanne Edwards, Liz Bush and Gil Knowles.
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Man held without bond on charges of aggravated sexual battery, indecent liberties by a custodian
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 06/15/20 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Kids Konnection /
On June 13, 2020 Prince William County Police Department detectives with the Special Victims Unit concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence in the Manassas (20109) area of Prince William County between January 2008 and January 2017. The victim was 3-11 at time of alleged incidents, police said.
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Victims, the accused and police officers report injuries after family spat escalates
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/12/20 / Health & Safety / Manassas / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Kids Konnection /
A 15-year-old female juvenile of Manassas is being held at the Juvenile Detention Center and has been charged with 2 counts of assault & battery on LEO, 2 counts of domestic assault & battery and 1 count of destruction of property.
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Speak for the trees and celebrate Earth Day
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/22/20 / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and while COVID-19 has everything locked down, there are still things people can do to celebrate the day.
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Young mother charged with child abuse, domestic abuse and biting a police officer
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 04/21/20 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
According to MPO Renee Carr, PWC Police Department representative, the victim, a 46-year-old woman, reported to police that she arrived at the above address and located a family member, identified as the accused, under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for her 2-year-old daughter.
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US okays Va. request to cancel SOL tests for 2019-20 school year
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FROM Virginia Department of Education 03/30/20 / Breaking News / Education / Federal Government / State Government / Kids Konnection /
The U.S. Department of Education has given Virginia permission to cancel federally mandated Standards of Learning tests during the 2019-2020 school year.
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Family member charged with aggravated sexual battery of girl, 9, in 2019
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 03/30/20 / Health & Safety / Manassas / Police & Fire Beat / Kids Konnection /
On March 26, 2020 detectives with the Prince William County Police Department's Special Victims Unit concluded an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019 at a residence located in the Manassas (20109) area of Prince William County
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
