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 AMF Dale City Lanes since it opened its doors in January 1975. Full Story
Fisher becomes Eagles first champ BY BRIAN HUNSICKER A year ago, Great Bridge standout Michael Martin used a win over Colonial Forge’s Doug Kittell to win his fourth state championship. Full Story
Youth serves Franklin County BY DAVE UTNIK It was her first trip to the Northwest Region Tournament and Franklin County guard P.J. Wade enjoyed every minute of it.
Brentsville’s bid for states comes up just short BY KEITH MCMILLAN Brentsville had to work from a double-digit second-half deficit to bring its first-ever trip to the Group A state tournament into focus, then saw it dissolve in a snapshot. Full Story
Gar-Field takes over BY LACY LUSK Though separated by a four-hour bus ride, Gar-Field and Patrick Henry-Roanoke developed a rivalry with a pair of competitive games this season. Full Story
Track win state title BY KIPP HANLEY In one of the most irregular indoor seasons for Prince William and Stafford County residents in recent history, the Group AAA state track meet at George Mason University turned out to be quite normal. Full Story
Myers knows her game BY KEITH MCMILLAN When Erin Myers first made the jump from middle school basketball to Osbourn Park, she said she could only shoot layups and couldn’t play defense at all. Full Story
More than a shot in the dark BY KIPP HANLEY Gar-Field senior Tiffany Evans is not letting anything stand in her way this year. Not snow, not school closings and certainly not the competition. Full Story
Eligibility rules hard to enforce BY KIPP HANLEY The recent eligibility issue of Potomac track athlete Kharya Brown has raised concerns about dual residency and how to enforce the Virginia High School League rule that applies to transfer students. Full Story
Marshall, Rollison debate sales tax authority at Manassas forum By Chris Newman Staff Writer Delegate Jack Rollison, R.-Woodbridge, and Delegate Bob Marshall, R.-Manassas faced off in a panel discussion before the Prince William Committee of 100 on Thursday at Il Monastero Restaurant on the question of whether the General Assembly bills to increase sales taxes…
Travel Virginia: Guide to going places Top Travel Destinations: Central Virginia Appalachia – Blue Ridge – Shenandoah Valley – Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia Chesapeake Bay – Tidewater/Hampton Roads – Central Virginia Walton’s Mountain Museum 6484 Rockfish River Rd. (Rt. 617) Schuyler, Va. “Good night, John Boy,” is almost audible at the Walton’s Museum in Nelson County….
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…
/**/ Thursday November 16, 2000 Top News Cougar Elementary: New Manassas Park school is a combination of state of the art technology and colorful design By Tiffany Schwab Manassas Journal Messenger A new school nestled on a tree-covered hill has sprouted in the growing neighborhood of Blooms Crossing. Inside, the halls are still covered…
/**/ 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,…
Travel Virginia: Guide to going places Travel Destinations: From Appalachia to Tidewater, Virginia’s culture and rich history dot the landscape. Explore the our top picks of things to do and see. Appalachia Blue Ridge Shenandoah Valley Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia Chesapeake Bay Region Tidewater/Hampton Roads Patriotic places: Mother of presidents. Home of the Pentagon. Hotbed of Revolutionary…