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The City of Manassas Farmer’s Market is back for its 26th peak season. Running from April through early November, the market is open on both Thursdays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Flowers bloom, trees begin to grow their leaves, and animals wake from their slumber in the spring.
One of the more symbolic celebrations during the beginning of the year is Easter. There are traditions and symbols that are associated with the festive day one may not know about, including a fox, a chicken, and of course, the rabbit.
Adam Amberger passed away at home on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He is proceeded in his death by his grandparents; Jeanne Cochran, Carlton Cochran & Charles Amberger.
He leaves behind his parents; Lynne Amberger & Michael Amberger; grandmother; Virginia Amberger Finnell, aunt; Marcia Luley, uncles; David Amberger & Steven Amberger, cousins; Chris Luley, Mike Luley, Melissa Heckle and other relatives.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Rehabilitation work is about to begin on a sewer system in the Oak Ridge Estates neighborhood in mid-Prince William County.
The work is scheduled to begin this week.
From Prince Willaim police:
Malicious Wounding of a Law Enforcement Officer [LEO] – On March 4 at 11:30PM, an officer responded to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located at 2300 Opitz Blvd in Woodbridge (22191) to transport the accused to an area facility for a mental health evaluation. While being placed in the backseat of a police cruiser, the accused became agitated and bit an officer in the hand. The accused was eventually secured without further incident. Serious injuries were reported to the officer’s hand. Following the investigation, the accused was charged and subsequently arrested on March 31.
From Prince William police:
Sexual Assault Investigation – On January 12, detectives from the Special Victim’s Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred at a residence in Haymarket (20169) sometime in 2010. The investigation revealed that the victim, then a 10-year-old female juvenile, was inappropriately touched by the accused, identified as a family member. The victim recently disclosed the incident to a counselor who contacted police. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested on April 1 without incident.
From Prince William police:
Armed Robbery – On March 31 at 10:15PM, officers responded to the 15700 block of London Pl in Dumfries (22026) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 23-year-old man of Dumfries, reported to police that he was in his driveway when he was approached from behind by an unknown man. During the encounter, the suspect struck the victim in the head with the handgun then demanded the victim’s property. The suspect took the victim’s wallet before fled the area on foot. Minor injuries were reported. A police K9 was used to search the area for the suspect who was not located. The investigation continues.
Over the past several weeks the number of larcenies from residential construction sites within the County has increased. Unsecured building materials are usually the target of quick-moving thieves. These incidents are most often taking place during the night.
The public is asked to be aware of any residential construction sites in your neighborhood. If you observe any activity at those locations, after standard construction hours, immediately alert the Sheriff’s office by dialing 9-1-1.
