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BRENTSVILLE: The old Brentsville Courthouse was the site of slave auctions, trials and executions in the 1800s. | ›› more

Brentsville named Underground Railroad site

8/27/2008

On a cool Tuesday morning, only squirrels and blue jays disturb the quiet of the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. It's a far cry from the noise and bustle that the locals experienced here 175 year ago. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Young Brentsville boys team sets out to defend state title

8/27/2008

After four straight state titles, the Brentsville District boys cross country team has fallen in the pre-season charts to sixth place. In the Northwestern District. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Tiger girls hoping for national bid in cross country

8/27/2008

There is something on Brentsville District’s side. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Funds, environment two major drawbacks to creation of controversial road

8/27/2008

Earlier this month, Manassas Delegate Jackson Miller (R-50th) attempted to revive the idea of creating the Tri-County Parkway as an alternative route for motorists to go to and from Dulles International Airport. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Settlement date for Haymarket Town Center pushed back again

8/27/2008

Once again, a projected settlement date for the overhaul of the Haymarket Town Center property by commercial developer Gerry Kennedy has been pushed back, this time to mid-September. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Police seek info in pedestrian hit-and-run

8/26/2008

Prince William County police are looking for information regarding a felony hit and run crash that occurred in Manassas. On Tuesday, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the police responded to Old Centreville Road and Parkland Street to investigate a crash involving a pedestrian. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Man robbed, shot

8/25/2008

Police have reported that the victim in an Aug. 24 robbery was a 30-year-old Dale City man and he is in stable condition. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Police reports: 8-26

8/26/2008

Arrests and incidents reported by police on Aug. 26 | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Man dies in boating incident

8/26/2008

On Monday, shortly after 11:00 a.m., the Prince William County Police Department in conjunction with the Prince William County Fire & Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard, Charles County Fire & Rescue Department, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and Fairfax County Fire & Rescue investigated a crash involving an 18 ft. long vessel. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Orientations and open houses announced

8/25/2008

In preparation for the school year, many Prince William County public schools have scheduled orientations, open houses, and sports physicals. Times and dates are listed below, please check the school’s Web site for more detailed information. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

NOVA opens new location

8/25/2008

Nazir Watts, left, and Rick Auckerman put the finishing touches on an instructor workstation at Northern Virginia Community College’s newest location in Innovation Business Center, just off University Boulevard between Godwin Drive and the Prince William Parkway. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Police reports: 8-22 evening

8/25/2008

Arrests and incidents reported by police on Aug. 22 | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Splashdown readies for last splash of season

8/24/2008

Prince William County Park Authority’s Splashdown Water Park is reducing its hours of operation as of Aug. 25. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Staples celebrates opening of Gainesville store

8/23/2008

Staples Inc. celebrated the opening of its first store in Gainesville with a $1,500 donation from Staples Foundation for Learning to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

New location needed for recycling trailer

8/23/2008

The recycling drop-off trailer located at Potomac Community Library will close permanently on Aug. 31. After that date, the recycling trailer at Potomac Community Library will not be available to the public, and no recyclable materials should be left at that site. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Police reports: 8-22 evening

8/23/2008

Arrests and incidents reported by police on Aug. 22 | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Blaze tryouts set for Aug. 30

8/22/2008

Manassas Blaze Fastpitch 10u tryouts will be held on Aug 30, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Dean Elementary field 4. For information on the tournament and practice schedule, contact Tom Bailey at (703) 987-7370. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Police reports: 8-22

8/22/2008

Arrests and incidents reported by police on Aug. 22 | 0 comments - ›› more ...

Woman charged in fatal car crash

8/22/2008

Police have arrested a Manassas woman in connection with a crash that killed a 13-year-old on a bicycle last month. | 0 comments - ›› more ...

The Marque hosts art show

8/22/2008

Local artist Katharine Nace was recently featured in an art show hosted by The Marque at Heritage Hunt, a luxury rental apartment community for seniors in Gainesville. Pictured from the left are artist Katharine Nace, Marji Kolesar of The Marque at Heritage Hunt and Jackie Fitzpatrick, head of operations for ArtBeat Gallery in Old Town Manassas. | 0 comments - ›› more ...