From Fairfax County police. Based on the address and description of the crime, this occurred at the McDonalds restaurant in the Fair Lakes shopping center.
ASSAULT, 12700 block of Shoppes Lane, 8/29/12, 2:20 a.m. Two apparently intoxicated individuals arrived at the restaurant and banged on the door. An employee open the door to tell them the dining room was closed and they could go through the drive-thru, was assaulted by both suspects. They fled and the victim was not seriously injured.
Could this incident be related to this one? This occurred near the Hyatt Dulles. From Fairfax County police:
INDECENT EXPOSURE, Sunrise Valley Drive/Sayward Boulevard, 8/28/12, 7:20 p.m. The adult female victim was walking along Sunrise Valley Drive when the suspect stopped in a vehicle. He asked her a question while allegedly exposing himself. Bilal Awan, 19, of Herndon, was charged with indecent exposure.
This likely happened at the Herndon Kohls:
ASSAULT, 2100 block of Centreville Road, 8/24/12, 1:50 p.m. Officers were called to a possible robbery. They learned that the suspect allegedly yelled at the victim and cut him with a knife. The suspect fled. The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
From Fairfax County police:
BURGLARY, 4200 block of Galesbury Lane, 8/25/12, 10:45 a.m. A resident reported someone entered his home and stole a laptop computer. Forced entry was made through a basement window.
Since Oak Hill is unincorporated, any new bike paths built will be done by the county. Since Herndon is a town, they don’t have to wait for county approval. If you are a bicyclist, you might be interested in their plan for expanded paths, published in The Connection newspapers.
THE APPROVED RESOLUTION includes 16 different changes, which includes extensions of two trails to and from the W and OD trail, additional bike lanes on sections of Monroe Street and Elden Street and a cycle track on Herndon Parkway between Van Buren Street and Spring Street.
It also calls for fifteen different “future on-road bicycle facilities” at various locations. Elizabeth Gilleran, director of community development for the town, said that these would most likely be sharrows, a shared-lane marking that would indicate to drivers that cyclists may be present.
The Town of Herndon is apparently staying for the holiday weekend, and putting up a Labor Day festival. More details on their web page.
Herndon Labor Day Festival
Monday, September 3, 2012
12-6pm
Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn StreetJoin us in downtown Herndon for great music, a craft show, food, twelve wineries and micro-brews and culinary demostrations.
Admission
Wine and Microwbrew Tastings and Entertainment – $20
Entertainment Only (no alcohol) – $10
Extra beer tastings my be purchased at $1 per ticket.
Children 12 and under freeWine and microbrew tasting and selling of open containers ends at 5:00pm.
Entertainment
Chelsea Lee 12:00-1:00pm
The Alternate Routes 1:30-2:30pm
Junior Doctor 3:00-4:00pm
42:Coldplay Tribute 4:30-6:00pm
Times are subject to changeWineries
Barboursville Vineyard
Cooper Vineyards
Davis Valley Winery
Horton Vineyards
Loudoun Valley Vineyards
North Gate Vineyard
Notaviva Vineyards
Peaks of Otter Winery
Rebec Vineyards
The Winery at LaGrange
Williamsburg Winery
Little Washington Winery
Click on the winery above to view their website.
Wineries are located on Lynn Street.Microbrews
DC Brau – Washington, DC
The Citizen
The PublicLost Rhino – Ashburn, VA
Face Plant IPA
Lost Rhino PilsnerPort City – Alexandria, VA
Optimal Wit
PorterHops & Wine Distributor will be providing the microbrews.
Click here for more information about Hop & Wine.
Microbrews are located on the Green.Culinary Showcase
Sponsored by Cookology; Featuring demonstrations and sampling by Chef Mark Chang
1:00pm Bruschetta Two Ways
Caramelized onions & peaches with goat cheese
sauce
Caramelized onions with sauteed shrimp
1:45pm Risotto 101 – Butternut squash risotto
2:30pm Cake Decoration and Plating
3:15pm Scallops with mushroom, asparagus, and honey
4:00pm Korean Kalbi Tacos
4:45pm Tiramisu & Caprese
John Hanna was taking his dog out when he stepped on the snake which was located between his car and the wall of the garage. The snake sunk its teeth into John Hanna’s heel.
The bite sent him to the hospital. He spent 3 days in intensive care.
Be careful out there:
Wildlife experts say you can find three poisonous snakes in Northern Virginia: Cottonmouth, Copperhead and the Timber rattlesnake.
Do you have comments on proposed increases to the fares on the Dulles Toll Road? We bet you do! Fare increases are proposed to help finance the Silver Line to Dulles and beyond. If so you have an opportunity to have your voice heard at public hearings scheduled over the next few weeks, or by mail.
30-Day Public Comment Period about Proposed Toll Increases Now Open
Exhibits are Available Online and at Upcoming Public HearingsThe Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has opened a public comment period about proposed toll rate increases along the Dulles Toll Road. The tolls support operation of the Toll Road, construction of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project and Dulles Toll Road improvements.
Under the toll rate proposal, the combined main plaza and ramp tolls, presently $2.25 for 2-axle vehicles, would increase according to this schedule:
- $2.75 in 2013
- $3.50 in 2014
- $4.50 in 2015
Informational exhibits, including an “On-Line Open House,” are now available at www.mwaa.com/tollroad. Public comments may be submitted online or through the mail between now and September 16 (click here for mailing address), or in person at one of three upcoming public hearings along the Dulles corridor. The hearings will be conducted in an open house format at these locations, dates and times:
Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Stone Bridge High School – Cafeteria
43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, VA 20147Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
South Lakes High School – Cafeteria
11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston, VA 20191Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Spring Hill Elementary School
8201 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102
The hearings will include informational exhibits about the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, the cost and financing of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project and potential improvements that may be made to the Dulles Toll Road, and the cost of operating the Toll Road. Representatives from the Airports Authority will be present to discuss these items.
The Airports Authority is responsible for the construction of Metrorail through the Dulles Corridor. As part of this program, the Commonwealth of Virginia transferred the operation of the Dulles Toll Road to the Airports Authority in 2008 under a 50-year permit to operate and improve the Toll Road and to use the revenues from the tolls to help finance the rail construction and other improvements to the Toll Road and the Dulles Corridor.
For more information about the Dulles Rail Project and the Dulles Toll Road, please visit www.mwaa.com.
The closest Civil War battle to Oak Hill occurred in Chantilly on September 1, 1862. Commemorate the battle at Ox Hill Battlefield Park on Saturday, September 1st. The park is located at 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA. Parking is not available in sufficient quantity for this event at r the park, so take the shuttle from the Fairfax Government Center.
It has been 150 years since this country was at war with itself. In the only major Civil War battle fought in Fairfax County nearly 1,500 soldiers were killed or wounded during the Battle of Ox Hill (Chantilly) on September 1, 1862. Their patriotic sacrifices will be commemorated on Saturday, September 1, 2012 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. at Ox Hill Battlefield Park, 4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA.
Local officials will offer remarks, the Federal City Brass Band will perform Civil War songs, and there will also be special artillery battery demonstrations which will showcase the technology available at that time. Costumed reenactors will set up camp, conduct bayonet and rifle drills, and show what life was like for a 19th century soldier. Children will be able to craft an event souvenir, march with a wooden rifle, and visit with Col. Mosby’s horse. The commemorative event is free and open to the public.
Event parking will be available at the Fairfax County Government Center only. Free shuttle bus service will be provided throughout the day. For more information, please visit Ox Hill Battlefield online.
After any services you may attend on Sunday (or even before) you might want to make a stop at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road and give them all your electronic recyclables, because on Sunday there is no fee for accepting them.
Fairfax County residents can recycle televisions, computers and peripheral devices – including keyboards, speakers, printers, external drives and other such materials – and unbroken fluorescent light bulbs and tubes on Electric Sundays. There is No Charge for Fairfax County residents to participate in Electric Sunday; however, they may be required to show proof of residency. This year’s Electric Sunday events are scheduled monthly through November.