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Alternative religions fight misconceptions
When the recent slaying of a Loudoun County scientist was rumored to have “occult overtones,” citing that the alleged killers may have had beliefs rooted in Wicca and Paganism, those in the area who practice the religions said the news is sending the wrong impression. Tony Gatlin, a Woodbridge resident and 20-year practicing Wiccan and…
Vikings don’t score, but gain optimism
WOODBRIDGE — The Woodbridge field hockey is still looking for its first victory this season, but right now the Vikings would be thrilled with simply scoring a goal. It’s been nearly three weeks since a Woodbridge player last struck the back of the cage and after a 3-0 loss to Chantilly on Thursday, there was…
Manassas Park to expand staff
sms/pjd/ms Extra money is allowing Manassas Park government to expand the city’s work force. At this time, city estimates show the city’s general fund — its savings — swelling from $1.476 to $2.281 million. And if the city’s real estate tax rate isn’t changed this spring, the city would collect an extra $900,000 for the…
Manassas Journal Messenger | VRE board investigating chief officer
The Virginia Railway Express governing board placed the commuter line’s chief operating officer on paid administrative leave Wednesday while it investigates a complaint against him. The VRE Operations Board was made aware of “management and personnel” issues, prompting the board to put chief operating officer Pete Sklannik on leave while it begins to look into…
Defense propels Stafford to win
STAFFORD –Judging by Stafford’s defensive performance last night against Osbourn Park, the Indians were happy to be home. Stafford raced to a 29-4 halftime lead with suffocating halfcourt man-to-man defense and went on to blow out the visiting Yellow Jackets 58-24 in the Indians’ season home-opener. It was a dramatic turnaround from the first contest…
Baseball dreams still alive, kicking
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig made more explicit this week that Washington, D.C., is at the top of the list for relocation of a team, comments that prompted Northern Virginia stadium supporters tosay their case is alive. “I think it’s gotten people considerably excited,” said Brian Hannigan, spokesman for the Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority…