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HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS — Anthony Sabatini is running for Congress. Sabatini, a member of the Florida House of Representatives, made the announcement Monday to a crowd of about 350 supporters at his parents restaurant, J.B. Boondocks.  "Florida is the freest state in the nation and we work hard to make it that way and keep it that way," he said. "But now we need to take some of that fight to Congress, to Washington, D.C. We have never, ever in American history face a moment like this. Everyth...

Chris was born in Webster City and raised in Charles City. As a young kid, he would always be caught singing along to songs on the radio. He says hes good at karaoke but we think otherwise. ;) In his free time, he enjoys beginning new projects at home and hardly ever finishing them. Chris lives in Charles City with his wife Vicki, daughter Brynlee and son Jaxon.

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Local governments reopening doors to residents in March Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger [Photo: Uriah Kiser/PLN} Multiple jurisdictions in our region are reopening their local governments to the public. Stafford County announced it would lift restrictions that kept residents out of their government buildings. Stafford County Government Opening to Public March 1 and DMV Taking Appointments Stafford County Government offices will reopen to the public starting Monday, March 1, 2021....

Manassas leaders say no to U.S. flags on utility poles, kill pilot program Updated at February 22, 2021 - Uriah Kiser U.S. flags won’t be flying on utility poles in Manassas neighborhoods, after all. City leaders on Saturday quashed a pilot program that would have expanded the city’s flag ordinance to include residential neighborhood streets. For the first time, Old Glory would be allowed to hang on city-owned utility poles in those neighborhoods, the same as it does downtown. Under the p...

Blaine H. ‘Buck’ McIntosh PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Blaine H. “Buck” McIntosh, 75, of Wellsville passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. Buck was born in Wellsville on May 26, 1945 a son of the late John and Vivian (Cook) McIntosh. He was a 1963 graduate of Wellsville High School. Buck was a veteran of the Army proudly serving his country in the Vietnam War and was recognized as a sharpshooter. Buck worked for 40 years starting at...

Gift of Warmth: Record annual donations reach $78,400 Portsmouth Herald While the annual Gift of Warmth campaign has ended, contributions continue to flow in, increasing the already record-setting total donated by Seacoast Media Group readers for heating and fuel assistance. To date, the 2020-2021 campaign has raised $78,400 for the community action programs of Rockingham and Strafford counties to help those facing a home heating crisis. Recipients are often senior citizens facing financial ...

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Prince William, Manassas leaders endorse Terry McAuliffe for governor Published Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, 11:29 pm Join AFPs 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Terry McAuliffe Leaders from Prince William and Manassas endorsed Terry McAuliffe for governor on Thursday. The endorsements for McAuliffe, who served as governor from 2014-2018, include Prince William...

UpdatedThu, Jan 28, 2021 at 11:56 am ET Reply Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe picked up endorsements from several Manassas and Prince William County officials on Thursday. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) MANASSAS, VA — Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe received the support of several Manassas and Prince William County officials on Thursday as the former governor continues his push to return to office. Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger, Vice Mayor Pamela Sebesky, ...