Twenty two years ago this week, Len Bias died of a cocaine overdose. His death stunned the sports world and left an indelible mark on our justice system. 

Twenty two years ago this week, Len Bias died of a cocaine overdose. His death stunned the sports world and left an indelible mark on our justice system. 

Tuesday night we were hit hard by the thunderstorms resulting in a microburst that left many trees down. 

Once again, the Prince William Board of County of Supervisors is planning to spend more of our tax dollars.

Alert to PWC taxpaying family caregivers of senior citizen relatives. 

Education has never been more important to Virginia. A quality education provides opportunity and keeps young people on the path to a bright future. It is, and always has been, the most powerful engine for upward mobility in our nation.

So the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has finally released its report stating what most of us have suspected for the last five years. 

The article by Alfred Biddlecomb titled “ Be careful what you ask for,you might get it.” was great but the same argument applies to both parties. 

Our Prince William County government needs help from the community to do its best.

On June 8, the Chairman of the Prince William Democratic Committee had a letter published unfairly attacking Del. Jeff Frederick, who recently rose to be chair of the Virginia Republican Party. 

I read Pete Frisbie’s June 8 letter to the editor with a great deal of interest and curiosity. As the democratic chair, Mr. Frisbie professes to know a lot about Jeff Frederick’s election as chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia.

Guess who are number two and three recipients of money from this “evil Big Oil” company:
2 — Barack Obama $32,550
3 — Hillary Clinton $22,621

Health Care is once again a public talking point since we are in an election year. Obama is gaining a following by promising to deliver health care, along with every other feel good entitlement anyone could want. 

Whether you are on Interstates 95, 295, 395, 495, 695, 66, 123, 234, 236, Route 1 or any other road with two or more lanes going in the same direction, remember these eight simple words: “Drive on the right, pass on the left.”

This is in response to Pete Frisbie’s letter regarding Jeff Frederick. 

Be careful what you wish for. Before you decide who you will vote for in November, think long and hard. 

Poor Miss Helen Sorto. I am sorry you are so uneducated about this city and its history. 

As you have heard, most of us will be getting a rebate check to stimulate the economy. 

I would like to respond to Mr. Pete Frisbie’s June 9 “personal congratulations” to Delegate Frederick on the event of Frederick’s election to the chairmanship of the Virginia Republican Party. 

When I read the editorial in last week’s paper about the remarks Andrea Mitchell of NBC made concerning Barack Obama’s trip to Bristol, Virginia, I was furious. 

Last Friday, June 6, Fredericksburg Police Officer Todd Bahr was murdered while investigating a routine domestic disturbance call. He and several other officers were on foot searching for the male suspect when he was shot. Officer Bahr’s tragic death is a stark example of the daily risk that officers face in striving to keep their community safe. 

Two articles were published recently about Washington, D.C., area congestion that have an interesting connection. The first concerns a study just published by FORBES magazine that ranks the D.C. area first in the nation for congestion, with over 28 percent of commuters spending more than 45 minutes on the road every day. 

Jim Gilmore’s slash and burn campaign tactics at the Republican Party convention this weekend did a disservice to the voters of Virginia. 

Board of County Supervisor members are limping. They used their “budget-is-tight” gun to kill financially insignificant programs that aid seniors and troubled kids and in so doing, they have shot themselves in the foot. 

I was appalled at the paper’s headline about the group homes.

Responding to Steve O. Dixon’s endorsement of Gerry Connolly for Congressman of the 11th District.

It was a sad day for America when Barack Obama was officially announced as the Democratic candidate to move on to the 2008 general election. 

On June 3, Mr. Westhoff wrote a letter indicating Barack Obama is better suited for the presidency because he will use diplomacy and force to deal with our adversaries whereas John McCain will allegedly only use force.

You xenophobes complain about illegal aliens, emphasizing that they are breaking the law by being here, which is true. However, it is hypocritical to expect others to obey the law while it is certain that you all violate the law everyday. 

Last Thursday, the Prince William County Schools had their “Classy Awards” presentation.