LOCAL NEWS
Landon von Darnell

UPDATE: Missing 21-Year-Old Bristow Man Found Deceased

Landon Von Darnell, who was reported as missing and endangered yesterday afternoon, was located deceased earlier today, October 2, in the Sperryville area.

UPDATE: Police Arrest Manassas Man Suspected of Kidnapping Local Teenager

A teenager was abducted in the City of Manassas Friday morning, but was able to escape the suspect's vehicle.
Mamta Kafle Bhatt.

Naresh Bhatt denied bond due to 'overwhelming,' 'horrific' testimony

Naresh Bhatt was denied bond Friday in Prince William County Circuit Court after prosecutors revealed incriminating new evidence and an updated timeline in the disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt.

Police Arrest Suspect in Cold Case of Missing Nokesville Man Shane Ryan Donahue

Prince William County Police have charged the man who left Shane Ryan Donahue's parents' home with him before the family reported their son missing.
LIFESTYLES!

The Making of a Rock Star

Menacker, 16, of Bristow, recounts the journey that led her to attend Grammy Camp in July.

Adelle Settle is Settling School Meal Debt

If your child’s lunch card has ever gone in the red and they were still able to buy a hot lunch, you can thank Adelle Settle, a Gainesville mom, attorney and activist. Settle is helping K-12 students across the nation eat a hot school meal without being singled out.

Back to School = Back to Basics  

Models are children of Boxes of Basics supporters.

Haymarket mom Sarah Tyndall’s act of kindness in 2017– helping a woman who needed clothes for her kids – changed the trajectory of her life as well.

Community Info

These Hot Halloween Decor Trends Will Make Your House the Thrill of the Neighborhood

(BPT) - Halloween is just around the corner. Why not do it up big this year? From 12-foot animatronic scarecrows and other oversized inflatables to Halloween-inspired planters filled with the colors …

Talya Conroy Promoted to CEO of ARTfactory

Talya Conroy

ARTfactory has announced the promotion of Talya R. Conroy to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Mirroring her previous role as Executive Director, Conroy will be responsible …

COMMUNITY

Silver Eagle Stable Hosts Bristoe Station Community Horseback Riding Event

Bristoe Station residents waves at his children as he rides past on a horse at Silver Eagle Stable of Nokesville.

Silver Eagle Stable hosts a community event for residents of Bristoe Station in the City of Manassas.

Patriot Culinary Students Win 5 Top-Tier Awards in Epcot Cooking Competition

Patriot Culinary students are excited to have won five awards at the Epcot's

They say too many cooks can spoil the soup; however, in the case of Patriot High School’s Culinary Program, 31 students from three local high schools: Patriot, Brentsville and Battlefield, …

EDUCATION/BUSINESS
Megan Barefoot, Director of The Learning Experience in Bristow, is a welcoming face at the school along with TLE's playful characters, like Bubbles the Elephant.

The Learning Experience Opens Early Childhood Academy in Bristow

When The Learning Experience: Academy of Early Education offered Megan Barefoot the position of site director at their new Bristow center, she jumped at the opportunity. Barefoot is an early …

VIRGINIA STATE NEWS

Virginia Department of Education Issues Draft Guidance for Cell Phone-Free Education

The draft guidance defines cell phone-free education in Virginia’s schools as “bell-to-bell", meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first bell at the start of the school day to begin instructional time until the dismissal bell rings at the end of the academic school day. “Bell-to-bell” includes lunch and time in between class periods. 

Va Police Hope to See Traffic Fatalities Decrease

VIRGINIA STATE POLICE HOPING TO SEE TRAFFIC FATALITIES FALL AS SUMMER SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE Increased Enforcement Planned for Labor Day Weekend     RICHMOND – …

Gov. Glenn Youngkin Issues Executive Order Establishing Cell Phone-Free Education in Va K-12 Public Schools

Executive Order 33 directs the Virginia Department of Education [VDOE] to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education.  

Gen Z men are the biggest beauty market no one's talking about

Gen Z men may be the most underrepresented demographic in the beauty business, particularly when it comes to hair care, a new Hims survey reveals.

Kids & Family

New Medicare Program Makes Prescription Costs Easier to Handle

(BPT) - This year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment brings a major change for prescription drug users: a new payment program for older adults and those with disabilities to spread out their costs …

Help protect your home, your family and your moments

(BPT) - Life is a collection of moments worth protecting. When it’s time to upgrade to the latest fire safety technology, learn more at firstalert.com.

What You Need to Know About the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

(BPT) - COVID-19 remains a public health concern, as we continue to see periodic surges in infections and hospitalizations.1 But while SARS-CoV-2 infections tend to rise during the fall and winter …

Fire safety: Act now to protect your home and family

(BPT) - Fall and winter are peak seasons for home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). To protect your home this Fire Safety Prevention Week, take proactive steps to …

Twice as nice: Step-by-step tips for painting a room two colors

(BPT) - If your walls could talk, what would the paint color say about you? You’re bold? Calm? Sophisticated? Whatever the answer would be, painting a wall multiple colors is an affordable, yet …

Betty Smith enchanted a generation of readers with ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ − even as she groused that she hoped Williamsburg would be flattened
Eighty years ago, in the winter and spring of 1944, Brooklyn-born author Betty Smith was entering a new chapter of life. A year earlier, she was an unknown writer, negotiating with her publisher about manuscript edits and the date of publication for her first book, “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” …
How We Have Fallen Short in Teaching Literacy -- And What To Do About It
(NewsUSA) - This may be difficult to read, but did you know:In the last 15 years, 15 million students graduated from high schools testing below the basic reading level.One in five college students …
Humorous, Poetic & Allegorical Tale Reminiscent of Dante’s Inferno
(NewsUSA) - Theatrical essence, we know, relies upon a shared experience of space and time. How else does one describe the crescendo between the stage and stalls during a curtain call?In Presence, …
Twin Sisters at the Core of Dark Coming-of-Age Psycho Thriller By Debut Author
(NewsUSA) - Most good thriller novels keep readers guessing until the end. Then there are some that cause jaws to drop.TKO Rogue has launched debut author Janet Porter’s intriguing, intricate and …
BookTrib’s Bites: Some Tasty Morsels in Assorted Genres
(NewsUSA) -  The House at the End of the World by Dean KoontzSoon no one on Earth will have a place to hide in this novel about fears known and unknown by #1 NYTimes bestselling master of …
Anheuser-Busch Celebrates American Growers on National Farmer’s Day
(NAPSI)—Behind every sip of Anheuser-Busch’s industry-leading beers is a farmer who worked hard to grow the high-quality rice, barley, corn, or hops inside that beer. This National Farmer’s …
Bring the Taste of Takeout Home
(Family Features) You can skip the to-go boxes with these tasty Asian-inspired dishes that come together almost as fast as delivery while allowing you to get creative at mealtime.
Quick, Comforting Ways to Warm Up Winter in Mere Minutes
(Family Features) Turn blustery winter conditions into warm, cozy evenings with favorite recipes that offer not only convenience but provide a little kick of spice.
5 simple ways to harvest your health this fall
(BPT) - Fall is here and it's time to cozy up with healthier habits! If you're looking to refresh your routine and embrace healthier habits this season, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dawn …
5 reasons coaches are key for weight loss and weight management
(BPT) - Kristen Glass struggled with weight her entire life. She tried program after program, unable to uncover a solution that worked for her — then one night, she connected with a friend over …

Add a splash of color to your fall garden with budget-friendly impatiens

(BPT) - As the leaves change color in the crisp autumn air, let the season inspire you to add vibrant hues to your garden. Creating a colorful fall garden is easy and budget-friendly with impatiens. …

Athletes of all ages benefit from playing sports on natural turfgrass fields

(BPT) - Natural green spaces provide a vital space for recreation, relaxation and social interaction, according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals. In urban cities especially, …