Quarry mussels spared for now Bill authorizing eradication of invasive specimens awaits signature BY CHRIS NEWMAN The eradication of zebra mussels discovered in a quarry west of Haymarket last September has been delayed by an unwilling owner who does not want to lose all other aquatic life by a poisoning of the water, say area water officials. Full Story
Goodman leads city’s community policing BY DANIEL DREW With 15 years of police experience under his belt, Sgt. Bill Goodman is heading up the Manassas City police Community Services Section, following the retirement of the first man to hold the post. Full Story
Last day of school intact BY JENNIFER BRENNAN Spring break and the end of the school year will remain intact for Manassas students after the School Board approved revisions to the calendar Tuesday — a step taken after snow forced closings for 10 days. Full Story
Seminar aims to calm fears of terrorist attack BY KEITH WALKER Rumors of war have people wondering what they can do, what concrete action, duct tape and plastic sheeting aside, they can take in case terrorists attack again. Full Story
West end maps development with Atlas gone Target, restaurants, hotel to replace industrial center BY CHRIS NEWMAN Peterson Companies has been taking down the old Atlas Ironworks building over the last week — the first in a series of steps that will add stores and town centers to the Interstate 66/U.S. 29/Va. 55 crossroads over the next several years. Full Story
Wolfe’s defense seeks re-evaluation Court maintains death sentence BY MARIA HEGSTAD A defense attorney for Justin Michael Wolfe, 22, of Centreville, plans to ask the Supreme Court of Virginia to reevaluate portions of its decision to uphold Wolfe’s capital conviction for murder-for-hire.
“The decision was interesting,” Marvin D. Miller, Wolfe’s defense attorney said. “The decision is inconsistent within itself, and inconsistent with prior decisions.”
Snow plowers battle winter BY DANIEL DREW Through the incessant fall of snow this winter, an army of drivers worked feverishly to clear the roads.
Although it was at times difficult to keep up with the rapidly falling precipitation, the people behind the wheels of the plows did a magnificent job, some local residents said.
Moose’s book deal Ebert will examine manuscript BY KIRAN RISHNAMURTHY Montgomery County, Md. — Police Chief Charles Moose, at work on a book about last fall’s sniper shootings, said Tuesday he will strive not to harm Virginia’s prosecution of the suspects.
“I’ll go out of my way to make sure that’s not jeopardized,” Moose told Washington radio station WTOP. “I may be a lot of things, but I’m a police officer, and I’m not going to mess up this case.”
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras hits Old Town BY CHRISTIAN CZERWINSKI Despite chilly temperatures, more than 2,500 people turned out Tuesday night for a calm Mardi Gras celebration in Old Town Manassas. At 9:30 p.m., police reported no arrests or issued tickets. Full Story
Area soldiers called to duty Virginia Army National Guard activated for one-year period BY AILEEN M. STRENG Roughly 165 Virginia Army National Guard soldiers from the Manassas and Bowling Green armories are among those being called to active duty next week.
The soldiers with the 1710th Transportation Company will initially be activated for a one-year period.
Moose&$039;s book deal examined Ebert will examine manuscript BY KIRAN KRISHNAMURTHY Montgomery County, Md. — Police Chief Charles Moose, at work on a book about last fall&$039;s sniper shootings, said Tuesday he will strive not to harm Virginia&$039;s prosecution of the suspects.
“I&$039;ll go out of my way to make sure that&$039;s not jeopardized,” Moose told Washington radio station WTOP. “I may be a lot of things, but I&$039;m a police officer, and I&$039;m not going to mess up this case.”
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras hits Old Town BY CHRISTIAN CZERWINSKI Despite chilly temperatures, more than 2,500 people turned out Tuesday night for a calm Mardi Gras celebration in Old Town Manassas. At 9:30 p.m., police reported no arrests or issued tickets.
Lt. Carl Crawford of the Manassas Police Department said there were no problems up to that time. “It&$039;s been very successful,” he said.
Area soldiers called to duty Virginia Army National Guard activated for one-year period BY AILEEN STRENG Roughly 165 Virginia Army National Guard soldiers from the Manassas and Bowling Green armories are among those being called to active duty next week.
The soldiers with the 1710th Transportation Company will initially be activated for a one-year period.
A Fairfax Circuit Court Judge upheld Virginia death penalty statutes Monday and barred cameras from the court room for the November trial of Lee Boyd Malvo, 18.
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/**/ Monday, October 30, 2000 Top News Volunteers help fund homelesss shelter By Keith McMillan Media General News Service MANASSAS At a small, 40-bed homeless shelter along Nokesville Road, Rob Sturm frowns at certain numbers: 950 people were turned away last year because the shelter simply didnt have the space for them. While he…
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/**/ Obituaries October 25, 2000 Evelyn Gordon Evelyn Gordon, 64, of Manassas, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Davis of New Post and Julie (and Jon) Ackerman of Somerville; her mother, Mary Gordon, of Bristow; seven sisters; two brothers; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8…
Top News Burn ‘expert’ convicted of perjury By Patrick Wilson Media General News Service MANASSAS — Gary S. Stocco, the New Jersey man accused of lying about his credentials during court testimony in Prince William County, entered guilty pleas on Thursday to felony charges of perjury and obtaining money through false pretenses. Stocco, former executive…
/**/ Raiders hand Vikes their first district loss By Keith McMillan and Brian Hunsicker Staff Writers Things finally fell together for Stonewall Jackson. After a series of near-misses against some of the area’s best teams, the Raiders broke through for a 10-4 win over Woodbridge on Tuesday night. The win avenges a loss to the…