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.
Selma: March into History Forty years ago, thousands of marchers trekked from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., to demand that African-Americans be permitted to vote. Because of their courage and sacrifices, the South – indeed the nation – was transformed. The Voting Rights act that grew out of that bloody march comes up for renewal in two years….
/**/ Soaring with diversity: Falconers introduce schoolchildren to Saudi culture By Lucy Chumbley Staff Writer HERNDON Four falconers from the Virginia Falcons Association visited Herndon’s Nysmith School for the Gifted on Friday with their feathered friends in tow. They were invited to the school by parent Nassmah Brooks, a Manassas resident whose four children attend…
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Warehouse fire causes damage, no injuries By Nancy Carroll Staff Writer MANASSAS PARK – A fire resulted in $100,00 worth of damage on Thursday when sparks from a welding tool ignited diesel fuel vapors in a two-story warehouse on Venture Court. Manassas Park, Manassas City and County fire departments were called to the commercial concrete…
Prep wrestling notebook — Tigers loaded for district meet By Jim Crowley Staff Writer MANASSAS – For Bull Run District wrestlers, it all starts or ends at Clarke County High School, site of the 2001 district tournament Saturday. The top four grapplers in each weight class advance to the Region B tournament next weekend –…
/**/ Students crusade against violence By Tiffany Schwab Staff Writer Violence sees no age. Sometimes teenagers forget that, said Osbourn High School freshman Adrianna Mendez. Teens can be victims, but they can also take steps to prevent violence in their homes and communities, said Mendez, a member of the Prince William Youth Advisory Council. As…