An American Life

Prince William police reported the following incidents: — A watch, dress, television, computer and printer valued at $1,952 were stolen from a home in the 2900 block of Fox Lair Drive in Dale City between 5:25 a.m. and 5:25 p.m. Monday. — A laptop computer, compact discs, a television and DVD player valued at $2,180…

One of Manassas’ most controversial businessmen has sold his business and retired from his shop, possibly to write a book about his experiences. Jim Eskins, who has owned Peoples Barber Shop in Old Town for the past 13 years, has turned the business over to two of his former barbers, Suzie and James Colihan. For…

DUMFRIES — Senior Antwan Stewart made sure that Friday’s game against the visiting Osbourn Eagles on Homecoming Night was over quickly. He didn’t want his buddy, Homecoming King and quarterback Gary Price, to have to take off his crown and robe after halftime. Stewart scored on a two-yard plunge, had a pair of 51-yard punt…

Commonwealth’s Attorney Paul B. Ebert and assistant commonwealth’s attorneys Richard A. Conway and James A. Willett received the Trial Advocacy Award from the Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation (AGACL) last week. “It’s a real honor. … We’re very pleased to have received it,” said Ebert, who added Conway and Willett richly deserved the…

HAYMARKET — By trade, Greg Breeden is a senior officer for Haymarket’s tiny police department. Wednesday afternoon, however, Breeden, a 19-year law enforcement veteran, was part of a unique search-and-rescue team. Breeden was among town employees digging through the ashes of the gutted Town Hall, destroyed by fire just after midnight Tuesday. “We’re just trying…

MANASSAS –A Prince William grand jury handed up indictments for two persons charged with murder, one charged with attempted capital murder and another for second-degree murder. Michael Harris of the 12000 block of Island House Loop in Woodbridge will face a jury in Prince William County Circuit Court on Sept. 16 for the death of…