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March 07, 2008
Students arrested for gang activity and conspiracy to commit murder
Seven teens were arrested for gang crimes.
Transportation bill slowdown
Transportation bill going nowhere fast
March 06, 2008
NVTA carries onward
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority is keeping up the good fight.
Manassas crime declines in 2007
The crime rate in Manassas reached a five-year low in 2007 despite what the chief of police said he believes is a perception among residents that crime is more rampant than ever.
City police received 27 complaints during ‘07
Manassas City police received 27 complaints and more than 100 letters and phone calls of commendation in 2007, according to data released Thursday by police Chief John J. Skinner.
No mayoral foes in three towns
Although town elections will not be held until May 6, the mayors of Haymarket, Occoquan and Quantico have virtually been decided.
Third man indicted in shooting
The grand jury indicted the third man charged in the May shooting death of a 23-year-old Dale City man this week on nine felony charges, including first-degree murder and robbery, according to court documents.
Police briefs
Man robbed at gunpoint on Dale City block
Pedestrian injured crossing Dale Blvd.
A pedestrian was severely injured while crossing Dale Boulevard near the Interstate 95 overpass Wednesday night, causing a four-vehicle crash, Prince William County police said.
Retaining wall collapses in Dumfries
Work got under way Thursday to remove most of a 300-foot long and 12-foot high retaining wall behind the Stage Coach Plaza in Dumfries that fell over early Wednesday morning during a heavy rainstorm.
Belvoir, VDOT examine traffic delays
A larger-than-usual volume of traffic in the last month has begun to interrupt the morning commute on Richmond Highway from the south, making northbound travel a real chore.
Contractor law heads to Kaine
RICHMOND — A bill explicitly requiring state contractors to comply with federal immigration law received Senate approval on Thursday and the bill heads to the governor’s office for final consideration.
Winners and Losers
Usually when Easter rolls around the children are the ones that get to have all the fun.
Manassas firm closes after 91 years
The Hesco Corporation—at 91 years old believed to be the oldest family business in Manassas—has sold all its remaining real property and has ceased operations.
Alabama HS student commits suicide in front of classmates
An Alabama High School student is dead, after shooting himself in front of 150 classmates today.
Workers remove collapsed retaining wall
Work was underway this morning to remove most of a retaining wall behind the Stage Coach Plaza in Dumfries that toppled over early Wednesday morning.
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March 05, 2008
Council reviews merge of fire, rescue squads
Wednesday’s city council work session on the future of both the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company and the Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad provided both answers and questions.
Board to hold hearing on fee increase
An almost 7 percent increase in fees for land development applications could be on the way in Prince William, if supervisors ultimately adopt a rate change proposal they put forth for public hearing Tuesday.
Warrenton successful in merging its squads
As the city of Manassas pushes toward merging its fire and rescue departments, all it has to do is look about 20 miles west for a successful example of how to do it
Man enters Alford plea in girl’s death
A Woodbridge man charged with second-degree murder in the beating death of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter has entered a plea to a lesser charge.
City to host ninth St. Pat’s parade on March 15
Upwards of 8,000 spectators are expected for the ninth annual Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Firefighters practice techniques
For two months, area firefighters have had free rein with a wing of Manassas Mall that’s slated for destruction.
City elections uncontested
The Manassas City Council and Mayoral elections on May 6 will be uncontested.Economy
George Bush gives a speech on the economy
Two men arrested in series of burglaries
Two churches and 11 residences were burglarized during September through December 2007.
Man arrested in rape, abduction case
A suspect in a recent rape was caught four days ago while allegedly attempting to buy a plane ticket to Central America.
Fifth man charged in a November-2006 stabbing death
Santos Espinosa-Reyes, 20, of 15382 Grist Mill Terrace in Woodbridge, is scheduled to enter a plea on charges of first-degree murder and criminal gang participation.
Third man charged in May shooting death of Dale City man
The grand jury indicted the third man charged in the May shooting death of a 23-year-old Dale City man this week on nine felony charges.
