Author: Potomac Local News
Fannie Wilkinson Fitzgerald was born in Amelia County, Virginia on July 27, 1930. She was the youngest of eleven children. Her parents Reverend Isaiah and Lavinia Wilkinson instilled in their children a reverence for God, love for their fellow man, and the importance of education.
Fitzgerald attended Virginia Union University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education in 1952. Her first teaching position was at a two-room school in Amelia County with no cafeteria or indoor plumbing.
The Virginia Department of Transportation will replace a stormwater pipe at the intersection of Dale Boulevard and Darbydale Avenue.
From VDOT:
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From Prince William police:
Felony Child Neglect *ARREST – On September 26, the suspect allegedly involved in a child neglect case which was reported to have occurred on August 12 was arrested without incident in Arundel County, Maryland. The accused was extradited back to Virginia on September 29.
From Prince William police:
Residential Burglary – On September 30 at 9:52AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 1900 block of Knoll Top Ln in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a burglary. The homeowner reported to police that the burglary occurred between 8:40AM and 9:10AM. The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry. Entry is believed to have been made into the residence through an unsecured rear door. An iPad, two laptop computers, and a gaming console were reported missing.
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Good morning Prince William – don’t miss SERVE’s annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday October 13th from 5:30-8pm at the Manassas Church of the Brethren. It’s a wonderful meal with performance by the Greater Manassas Children’s Choir and a hand-made ceramic bowl. Please visit:www.nvfs.org/emptybowls to purchase your tickets.
· Come to the Annual Boo Ball to support over 5,500 children in our Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift program on Saturday October 22nd, 6:30-12pm. This fun event is a partnership with Volunteer Prince William and the Manassas Moose Lodge. Dinner, dancing and specialty drink for just $35. Please purchase your tickets online at: volunteerprincewilliam.org- it’s about a kid and a toy- Help us make dreams come true!
10:40am update – Harrell Road is now open and "debris-free!" @VaDOTFRED pic.twitter.com/6Vh6za0TZh
— StaffordCoSheriff (@staffcosheriff) September 30, 2016
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If your childhood included fun-filled visits to Chuck E. Cheese’s or countless hours playing on Atari, then you can thank this guy – Nolan Bushnell. That’s correct, the founder of Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza-Time Theater Chain is also the creator of Atari, Inc. – the video gaming company that is widely credited to be the forerunner to video arcades and the modern video game industry.
From PRTC:
A free, family-friendly event will be held in Woodbridge on Saturday, October 8 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC). Attractions will include a Youth Talent Showcase, petting zoo, touch-a-truck, K-9 demonstration, insect exploration, bus excursions, food trucks and more!