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.
/**/ Sudley Manor opens its doors Bennie Scarton Jr. Staff Writer Sudley Manor House will hold its official grand opening on Feb. 15 from 2-8 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. The festivities will include tours of the facility, entertainment, food and vendor displays. Doing the ribbon cutting honors will be Bob Anderson,…
Brentsville, Manassas Park take 1-2 in Region B meet SWOOPE –Brentsville and Manassas Park went 1-2 at the Region B tournament at Buffalo Gap this weekend. Full Story Stafford’s Sewell rolls perfect 300 BY TED GRUSZKOWSKI On February 23, Dara Sewell of Stafford, Va., became the first woman to roll a perfect “300” game at…
Untitled Document Tax assessments: Related articles and government links 04/22/05 – City Council settles on tax rate of $1 The Manassas City Council settled on a real estate tax rate of $1 per $100 of assessed value Wednesday night, and did away with a plan to increase the personal property tax on aircraft….
Travel Virginia: Guide to going places Spirited vacations produce memories Return to main page Fall festivals Courtesy of the Virginia Tourism Corporation September, 2004 For a truly spirited fall vacation, consider a trip to Virginias haunted places that are so inviting some souls never leave. Be ye fond of phantoms or excited by apparitions, ye…
/**/ Firm to bring 2,300 high-tech jobs By Caryn Goebel Media General News Service GAINESVILLE Officials with a California-based company have finalized a deal for an Internet campus at Virginia Gateway, a project that will create more than 2,300 high-tech jobs and the largest business investment ever in Prince William County. U.S. Data Port…
/**/ Monday, March 5, 2001 Top News Photo by Helene Steinberg/Staff Photographer 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…
