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.
Hog Wild The 56th annual PW County Fair Read the stories, hear the cheers and see all the exciting moments. • SLIDESHOW Life on the Midway • SLIDESHOW Hog Wild at the fair • SLIDESHOW Demolition Derby • SLIDESHOW Animal Farm » Demolition Derby Three nights of metal crushing, mud flying and cheering…
/**/ Tigers and Cougars advance in volleyball By Jim Crowley Staff Writer NOKESVILLE – The Rappahannock County girls volleyball team’s season-long futility against Brentsville continued in its Bull Run District quarterfinal match Thursday night. The sixth-ranked Panthers pushed every district opponent to three games during the regular season except one: the third-ranked Tigers. And…
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Travel Virginia: Guide to going places Parks Guide : National Parks/Northern Va. NoVa. State Parks NoVa. Regional Parks Central Virginia parks Return to main page Manassas National Battlefield Park 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas (703) 361-1339 Manassas National Battlefield Park was established in 1940 to preserve the scene of two major Civil War battles. Located a…
/**/ Expand, enliven museums, study says By Keith McMillan Media General News Service MANASSAS The Manassas Museum System could receive a facelift and significant expansion if city officials back the findings of a September development study. The plan, prepared by the PRD Group of Fairfax, suggests the museums main building on Prince William Street expand…
Travel Virginia: Guide to going places PARKS GUIDE : Dive into Virginia’s national, state and regional parks with help from this guide. NORTHERN VIRGINIA: National Parks State Parks Regional Parks CENTRAL VIRGINIA National Parks State Parks TRAVEL DESTINATIONS : Virginia offers something for every traveler. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the shores of Virginia…
