Community Corner

Machete Threat, I-95 Closure Plans, Police Officer Recovering, and Fiberglass vs Bus Windshield

Top stories from our Patch sites in the Prince William County area, Fredericksburg and portions of Fairfax County.

Editor's Note: With community journalists in neighborhoods throughout the area from Fredericksburg to Fairfax County, here are some of our top headlines from the last 24 hours.

Top News
I-95 South Full Closure Overnight (from Fredericksburg Patch)
Injured Manassas Police Officer Hopes to Begin Rehab Later This Month (from Manassas Patch)

Police & Fire
Police: Neighbor Brandished Machete After Teen Damaged Pool (from Dale City Patch)
Rabid Cat Confirmed in Stafford (from Fredericksburg Patch)
Manassas Man Injured, Charged With Reckless Driving in Gunston Road Crash (from Lorton Patch)
Two Men Try to Steal Bike From 11-Year-Old Boy (from Manassas Patch)
Two-Car Accident on Fort Hunt Road Sends One to the Hospital (from Mount Vernon Patch)

Business
Lemonade Yard Sale Starts Friday in Occoquan (from Lake Ridge-Occoquan Patch)
Visions for Vacancies: Space Available at Dillingham Square (from Lake Ridge-Occoquan Patch)

Around Town
Signups Open for Crime Solvers' First 5K at Fairfax Corner (from Centreville Patch)
Meet Scott Stroh, the Executive Director of Lorton's Gunston Hall Plantation (from Lorton Patch)
Richmond American: Tarp Gone on Silverbrook Rd., But Behind Schedule on Job Completion (from Lorton Patch)

Government
Democratic Candidates For Sheriff Square Off on Funding, Background Checks (from Fairfax Station Patch)


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