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MANASSAS — Should the Prince William Health System’s Fitness Center close as announced by its board of trustees, about 680 members will lose a place many say they feel comfortable working out to keep healthy. Among those will be Carl Smith, nearing 80 years old, and his wife, Carrie, who is 80. The married couple…

Word has gotten out and people come from all over to get Brunswick stew when the Nokesville Ruritans get to cooking it up in 35- to 50-gallon cast iron kettles over open fires. The Ruritans, who tended the kettles and stirred the stew with wooden paddles, guessed they have held the event for the last…

The vice president’s wife came to the Quantico Marine Corps base Thursday to honor Marines’ service to their country by acknowledging that which is most important to them — their children. Lynne Cheney, wife of Vice President Richard B. Cheney, came to Ashurst Elementary School at Quantico to visit and read to about 60 third-graders…

By DAVE UTNIK [email protected] DALE CITY Coaches for the NOVA Junior Olympic volleyball team spent the summer trying to convince Katie Oakes that she should become a setter. Evangel Christ-ian’s 6-foot junior certainly has the height and the touch to effectively fill that role, but right now she’s clearly more valuable finishing a play rather…

By ED TURNER For the News & Journal Messenger WOODBRIDGE Despite losing its 30th straight game, the Osbourn Eagles made a valiant attempt to hold of Woodbridge’s powerful rushing attack before succumbing 30 -10. At the half, the Eagles were behind only 12-10, staying in the game with decisive defensive plays and Woodbridge errors. Derrick…

NOKESVILLE — Kim Thompson said she was pleased by Maggie Maes performance in the equestrian ring at Nokesville Community Park on Saturday. The golden retriever got off to a shaky start as she ran the obstacle course meant for horses but warmed to the task with natural enthusiasm and a little help from Thompson, her…