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August 07, 2008

Slinging mud
Slinging mud

Mud is in high demand with McCain and Obama.


August 06, 2008

More rescue staff backed

The City of Manassas Finance Committee unanimously recommended the immediate hiring of 11 new fire and rescue personnel on Wednesday.

Frank J. Parrish, 84, dies following illness

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Frank Jennings Parrish, 84, who died on Tuesday, is remembered by his family and friends as a great hometown war hero and a smart businessman.

Kids event blends fun, learning
Kids event blends fun, learning

Getting into the back of a police car isn’t most people’s idea of fun. Unless you are 7 years old and you’ve never done it before.

Fair returns to county on Friday
Fair returns to county on Friday

The gates will swing open Friday for the 59th annual Prince William County Fair.

Man is charged in fatal stabbing

On the morning of July 31, Chantie Brooks went to the Manassas town house she shared with Mikuel Gaskins to pick up her things, according to court documents filed in Prince William County Circuit Court.

Man is charged in fatal stabbing

On the morning of July 31, Chantie Brooks went to the Manassas town house she shared with Mikuel Gaskins to pick up her things, according to court documents filed in Prince William County Circuit Court.

Man charged in apparent murder-suicide attempt

Manassas City police have filed charges against Mikuel T. Gaskins related to the killing of his girlfriend. 

Lobbying
Lobbying

No money for roads. But for the politicians? 


August 05, 2008

No changes expected for now in ICE accord

The immigration enforcement 287(g) agreement between the City of Manassas and Immigration & Customs En-forcement looks like it will stay the same for now in spite of impending changes to the way the federal government will be handling the criminal illegal alien issue.

It’s my town

Prince William Symphony Orchestra season tickets are now on sale with the Oct. 4 season opener to feature a South African cellist.

Property owner continues fight with board

For Nokesville property owner Gilberto Guel, the fight to build a home on his 16-plus acres of Rural Crescent land has just begun.

County Police briefs

Police reported the following

Man still hospitalized after possible murder, suicide attempt

The 53-year-old man found suffering from stab wounds following what appears to be an attempted murder-suicide last week is still being hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition, Manassas City police said Tuesday.

Manassas police investigating attempted rape

Manassas City police are investigating an attempted rape that occurred over the weekend in the 8700 block of Bretton Woods Drive, police said Tuesday.

Police seek witnesses in fatal crash

It was during a peak hour of traffic last week when 13-year-old Prabhdeep Ranahawa was struck and killed by a car.

Country group, The Lost Trailers, to perform at county fair
Country group, The Lost Trailers, to perform at county fair

After a year’s absence from the grandstand stage at the Prince William County Fair, country music is back.

Virginians Take to the Bus
Virginians Take to the Bus

Loudoun County bus fares will increase from $6 to $7 a trip starting in September

Illegals will remain in jail - for now
Illegals will remain in jail - for now

ICE was considering releasing local non-violent criminal aliens on personal recognizance.

RV damaged in fire

A fire engulfed a recreational vehicle parked at a residence in the 12800 block of Aden Road in Nokesville on Tuesday morning.

Manassas police search for attempted rape suspect

Manassas City police are investigating an attempted rape that occurred over the weekend in the 8700 block of Bretton Woods Drive, police said Tuesday morning.


August 04, 2008

Motorcycle safety is everyone’s responsibility

More motorists are trading in or parking their larger motor vehicles for motorcycles as a way of beating the rising cost of gasoline. Nationwide, there is an increase in motorcycle traffic on highways and countryside roads. Yet, with this increase in ridership there is an increase in motorcycle accidents.

City Focus

Monday night was the last Manassas City Council meeting before a scheduled summer recess. The next meeting will be Sept. 8.

Road work to close I-66 west ramp
Road work to close I-66 west ramp

Commuters in western Prince William County have a few things to look out for this week.

Prince William police briefs

A 28-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were arrested on possession with intent to distribute charges during a traffic stop in the area of Dillingham Square and Old Bridge Road in Lake Ridge, said Officer Erika Hernandez, Prince William police spokeswoman.

New parking ticket rules proposed for Prince William

Parking violators in Prince William will have more time to pay tickets, under a new proposal from the police department that needs supervisor approval to bring to public hearing.
But non-payers will also face harsher consequences than what is put forth in the present code.

Manassas city council authorizes design contract for police gun range

The Manassas City Council authorized Mayor Hal J. “Harry” Parrish II to sign an agreement for the preliminary design of police training facility on Monday.

The Reaper
The Reaper

High gas prices equal less road fatalities.


August 03, 2008

Prince William County roundup

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved an ordinance on July 22 to assist in the fight against graffiti. 

Heritage festival celebrates diversity
Heritage festival celebrates diversity

As the cloudy skies cleared midday on Saturday, throngs of people headed for Grace E. Metz Middle School in Manassas to attend the African American Heritage Day Festival. “It’s going to be a fantastic day,” said festival Chairman Brenda Lewis. “We’ve been blessed and favored.”

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