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In Memoriam: Walter Franklin Paige

Published August 19, 2013 at 6:27PM

Paige

Walter Franklin Paige, 65, died at 8:55 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at Prince William Medical Center in Manassas ending a hard fought battle with cancer.

Walter, known to family and friends by the nickname, “Bunny,” was born May 30, 1948 in Catharpin, Virginia and was a lifelong resident of Prince William County. He grew up in Catharpin and attended Anitoch-McCrae Elementary School and Jennie Dean High School. He worked 30 years in plant operations and custodial services serving schools in Fairfax County, before retiring with meritorious service in October 1998.

Obituaries

In Memoriam: Franklin Roosevelt Taylor, Jr.

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 6:27PM

Taylor Jr.

Mr. Franklin R. Taylor, Jr. was born on April 23, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC and passed away peacefully at his home in Triangle.

He was the son of the late Franklin and Neva Taylor and brother of the late Doris Taylor. He was a faithful member of his home church, Oak Grove Baptist Church of Walkertown, N.C. F

Pets

‘Ghita’ the Fabulous

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 6:25PM

Ghita

Ghita is an absolutely fabulous Siamese/Tortoiseshell Mix. She is a very friendly, quite affectionate and loving, spayed female, She is up to date on all her shots and ready for her forever home.

Pets

‘Bebo’ Found Along Va. 234 near Montclair

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 5:46PM

Found Dog

While pet sitting, this cutie was found wandering around alone on August 15 around 7 p.m.

He was found wandering between Dumfries RD & Warm Springs RD in Montclair & the Manassas area. He was found wearing a blue bandana(looks & smells like he was just groomed) and has a red collar but no tags (it appears the tags were taken off intentionally). If this is your pup or you know who’s pup it is please have them contact… [email protected]

News

Burglaries Prompt Crime Solvers Offer Reward

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 2:45PM | Updated August 19, 2013 at 5:31PM

WOODBRIDGE, Va — Multiple burglaries in the area have authorities asking for information, and they’re willing to pay for it.

Pets

‘Rupert’ waiting for Second Chance for Happy Life

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 12:31PM

Rupert

Rupert is an adorable, 4-year old Beagle. His companion Molly was recently adopted but Rupert is still waiting to get his second chance at finding a happy life.

This little guy is very resilient – Rupert arrived at the shelter flea-infested and with a sore paw. He’s been treated for the fleas and his paw is getting better, too.

Pets

Luna a Friendly, Purr-fect Companion

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 12:29PM

Luna

Luna is a big, beautiful Ragdoll mix with a bright personality! This friendly girl loves attention and she will make a purr-fect companion to snuggle with when the nights get cooler with Autumn just around the corner.

Luna needs a little TLC to help her truly shine – she came in with a matted coat and an eye infection but she’s now fully groomed and getting daily eye drops to get her back to a beaming beauty! Stop by the Prince William County Animal Shelter to meet Luna or check out her profile on Petfinder: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/27002748

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Steve Jobs Biopic a Winner

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 11:45AM

Jobs — Rated PG-13 — 4 star out of 5

The movie “Jobs” is a good thing for this country — and mankind. I went into this movie with some trepidation knowing this was a product of a rookie screenwriter (Matt Whiteley) and novice director (Joshua Michael Stern of Swing Vote). And I underestimated them, just like so many people underestimated Steve Jobs.

News

Manassas Works to Fill Gov’t Jobs, City Unemployment Rate Down

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 8:28AM | Updated January 18, 2017 at 8:07PM

Photo: City of Manassas

MANASSAS, Va. — When compared to other areas in the U.S., employment in Manassas is booming.

Between 2010 and 2012, Manassas grew by roughly 2,000 people and the city government is growing right along with the population. Currently, there are 23 open positions in the city, everything from a dispatcher for the police department to a city manager to replace John Budesky who announced he was leaving the city in March. Interviews to fill his old seat will take place this week and next.

Originals

‘Tank Farm’ Stirs Interest, Raises Funds for Wartime Museum

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2013 at 8:27AM | Updated August 19, 2013 at 9:18AM

[Photo: Mary Davidson / Potomac Local News]

NOKESVILLE, Va. — For the paratroopers of the 101st Airborne, life during World War II wasn’t easy.

For starters, each American paratrooper in the division weighed about 150 pounds, but the amount of equipment they needed to carry with them on their jumps doubled their weight even before time they climbed onto the airplane.