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For a pro prospect whose chances of making the NBA are solid but not definite, an outstanding college career and a good performance at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament is simply a springboard. Choosing an agent, fielding offers, getting tryouts and staying in shape are all part of the post-college, pre-professional career process. During a given…
Manassas expands language program
As the number of English as a Second Language students in city schools continues to rise, Manassas school officials began making changes over the summer to accommodate students. School officials made it a goal in their strategic plan to restructure the ESL program over the summer. Since changes were made, students receive ESL instruction at…
Potomac News Online | Fair carries on, despite scorching heat
Despite the soaring temperatures which resulted in about 100 people being treated for heat-related illnesses, activities are continuing as scheduled at the 56th annual Prince William County Fair in Manassas, according to Fair Manager Keith Johnson. The grandstands were full Saturday for the second of two tractor and truck pulls that highlighted events at the…
Manassas Journal Messenger | Zero talerance allows schools to shirk responsibility
After reading the “Editor’s Note” column by Susan Svihlik this past Sunday it got me to thinking about certain school issues and how many are similarly twisted as that of zero-tolerance. In her column, Ms. Svihlik refers to a report by The Advancement Project that states: “The educational system is starting to look more like…
Vikings battle injuries at pivotal juncture
By DAVID FAWCETT [email protected] In Woodbridge’s loss to Potomac on Saturday and win over Osbourn Park on Tuesday, the Vikings were missing two starters: senior forward James Prince and sophomore guard Andre Bratton, who are both hurt. Prince suffered a sprained toe against Stonewall Jackson Jan. 28; Bratton continues to battle a problem he had…
Manassas Journal Messenger | Police reopen 21-year-old murder case
The Virginia State Police started a task force last spring to reopen the 21-year-old murder case of trooper Johnny Rush Bowman, who was killed inside his Manassas home. The task force, which includes investigators from state police, Manassas City police and the Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, are reviewing the evidence in the case…