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Marjorie Elaine Martin Coan, almost 97 years old, of Lake Ridge, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
Born May 25, 1922, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Leona Blanche Armstrong Martin, and Grady Leroy Martin. She grew up in Charlotte, N.C. with her sister Ruth Elizabeth Martin, and brother William Franklin Martin. In her late teens, she won the title of Miss Charlotte of North Carolina, and later became Miss North Carolina runner-up for the Miss America beauty pageant. At age 19, after completing her first year at Brevard College, N.C., she married the love of her life, George Pruitt Coan, Sr. Marjorie worked for seven years as an administrative secretary at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, until she became a professional mother to her three children, and a loving grandmother and great grandmother. She devoted herself to her family, sacrificing and working hard to provide love, care, and guidance throughout their lives.
MANASSAS — The Leaseweb Manassas Air Show takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
The annual event at the Manassas Regional Airport, at 10600 Hary J. Parrish Boulevard brings thousands into the city for a show of aerial stunts and acrobatics, as well as food, demonstrations, and vendors.
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MANASSAS — If you can’t make the Kentucky Derby this year, Manassas plans to bring the derby home to you.
The city will hold its first “Historic Downtown Derby” on Friday afternoon, May 3, as part of its monthly First Friday events.
DUMFRIES — Police are investigating an attempted break-in at Croppers Towing and Tires in Dumfries.
Police say officers were called at 9:11 p.m to the business at 17735 Farley Blvd in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a burglary-in-progress. The business owner reported to police that he was working at the location after hours when a noise was heard coming from the rear garage door.
WOODBRIDGE — The Dale City “Lightning” Track Club (DCTC) will host its annual Lightning Relay Games event on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Potomac Senior High School in Woodbridge.
The event highlights track and field with a focus on the popular relay events. The organization has also included individual running and field events, as well as a 200m challenge to add another exciting element to the competition.
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OCCOQUAN — Karen Boyd will seek the Occoquan District School Board seat.
QUANTICO — A car fire closed a portion of Interstate 95 on Wednesday morning.
Fire crews were called to mile marker 147 north, just before the first exit for Quantize Marine Corps Base at 8:35 a.m.
FREDERICKSBURG — The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s signature program – Leadership Fredericksburg – is accepting applications for its 13th year.
The nine-month course takes place at various locations around the Fredericksburg region. It provides the community with a pool of leaders from a cross-section of industry who are committed to improving the quality of life in the region.
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WOODBRIDGE — Police are on the scene of a fatal crash in front of the Prince William County Central District Police Station.
CRASH – CENTRAL PWC: Davis Ford Road is closed in front of Central District Police Station (5036 Davis Ford, Woodbridge) due to a 3 vehicle crash. Motor units are directing traffic. Please drive safely. #TrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/KHiAGY9k6U