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October 16, 2009
Shooting victim’s mother speaks to Manassas students about crime prevention
Debbie Page-Maples told the Stonewall Middle School students who gathered for a meeting of the Joe 15 Team on Thursday afternoon that she was not speaking to them as their club leader that day.
October 14, 2009
High school seniors vote for fewer classes
A lot of juniors at Osbourn High School in Manassas said they're all for taking fewer classes in their senior year.
Study shows high school seniors would attend fewer classes if they could
Osbourn High School staff and students surveyed to find out how they feel about shortened days for seniors who have enough credits to graduate.
October 13, 2009
Skinner eases restrictions on protesters
The right-to-life demonstrators who assemble regularly on Sudley Road at Forestwood Lane have their stomping grounds back.
October 11, 2009
Manassas Park eyes own library
Firm wants to start community library for the cost of fees to use county libraries
Community events
» Tuesday at 10 a.m.: Down on the Farm for toddlers and their caregivers at Manassas Museum.
Neighborhood news: Adoptable pets on display
The Prince William SPCA is hosting the Fourth Annual Pet Adopt-A-Thon and Expo on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sean T. Connaughton Community Plaza adjacent to the McCoart Building
Empty bowls to SERVE
They envisioned an evening where the community would select a hand-thrown bowl and have dinner together. Local restaurants would donate food for the event and all proceeds would go to SERVE to fight hunger in the community.
Residents, partnership take neighborhood prizes
For their neighborhood work, two Manassas residents and a community partnership were honored at the 10th annual Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference in Chesterfield County recently.
October 10, 2009
Manassas fugitive of the week
A Manassas man is wanted for assault and battery after he allegedly threw objects at another man and injured him last month.
It’s my town: Kids helping kids in Prince William, Manassas schools
Nineteen Prince William County and Manassas elementary, middle and high schools have signed up to participate in the 2009-10 Pennies for Patients Program.
October 09, 2009
Wellington Square Center now open
Grand opening festivities for Wellington Square Shopping Center, 9907 Wellington Road, Manassas, were held recently.
Trial continued in deadly abduction case
The trial of a Woodbridge man charged in the abduction and death of an Alexandria woman has been continued amid concerns about his competency to stand trial.
October 08, 2009
Community Thrift celebrates 10 years
Community Thrift of Manassas is celebrating its 10th anniversary of providing deals for its customers and providing jobs for individuals with disabilities.
Police search for clues in Manassas area attacks
While police continue to investigate the brutal attacks of two women in the Coverstone area near Manassas on Tuesday, investigators are reviewing reports from two other women who said they were attacked in the same area in August.
October 07, 2009
Loitering charges dropped against Hispanic men
Prosecutors in Prince William County have dropped loitering charges against four Hispanic men after the American Civil Liberties Union challenged the case
Four town homes damaged in fire
Firefighters on are the scene of a blaze that has spread through four town houses outside Manassas.
October 06, 2009
Pet adoption event set for Saturday in Manassas
A “Kitten, Cat and Puppy Adoption Extravaganza” will be held Saturday at the Southern States store in Manassas.
October 05, 2009
Historians to lead hikes at Manassas National Battlefield Park
Historians at Manassas National Battlefield Park will offer special guided hikes this month.
Walmart prepares to open store
After years of planning and construction delays, Walmart is about to reopen in Manassas Mall.
Police to abortion protestors: Move it
Manassas police Chief John J. Skinner recently caught some heat when he changed up the permits for demonstrators on Sudley Road at Forestwood Lane.
‘Little Pleasures’ coming to ArtBeat Gallery
ArtBeat Gallery in Manassas is displaying "Little Pleasures," a series of new works by featured artist Maria Briganti.
October 04, 2009
Manassas Park/Manassas community events
• Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.: Memories of the Past Collectors Club at Central Library with program "History of the Postal Service" by Dawn Kelpy.
Neighborhood news: Get ready for the Fall Festival
The Fall Festival takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
12 honored at youth salute
Speaking at the recent Osbourn High School Youth Salute Awards Ceremony, Jennifer Donelan—a reporter for WJLA-TV and NewsChannel 8—told the students "you should be proud of what you have accomplished."
October 03, 2009
Manassas fugitive of the week
Manassas police are searching for a woman they say is wanted in three area jurisdictions for illegally obtaining cable services.
October 01, 2009
Business brief
Bowl America to hold bowling tourney
Prince William Hospital bans visitors under 18
Prince William Hospital has announced new visitation guidelines banning children under 18 from visiting during flu season.
September 30, 2009
Another sign on Liberty St. in Manassas — this one is legal
Gaudencio Fernandez has put up a new sign at 9500 Liberty St. in Manassas, and this one is legal.
Event helps organizations raise funds
Twenty-three exhibitors turned out Saturday to raise funds or promote themselves at the Manassas Mall School Spirit Day.
