STAFFORD, Va. – On August 20, a man was charged and arrested following a road rage incident on Interstate 95 near Courthouse Road Commuter Lot.
Stafford County Sheriff spokesman William Kennedy said that the victim of the road rage incident told a deputy that while he was traveling south on I-95, a car began to tailgate him. Kennedy then said the victim slowed down his car by releasing the gas but not pressing the brakes until the car decided to pass him.
A Benediction in which all present share in a sacred Native American/First Nation water ceremony will be one of the highlights of the local celebration of the Interfaith, International Day of Prayer for Peace, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Road in Manassas.
The theme of Unity in the Community’s 8th annual event is “Sharing Water, Sharing Air, Sharing Our World in Peace,” and this year’s celebration involves 17 local faith communities and seven community groups. Joelle Novey, Executive Director of Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light, an interfaith group building a national religious response to the climate crisis, is the keynote speaker. Susan Dommer will direct a community choir singing “K’Ayal Ta’arong/Psalm 42” composed by Unitarian Universalist, Nick Page. Music will also be provided by the Sikh Temple of Virginia.
· Good morning – It’s back to school time at the Hilda Barg Center. Volunteers are needed on Saturday August 30th at 1pm to serve lunch and distribute backpacks to the kids with new school supplies. Its super fun and so easy! Please email Pam to sign up for this fun event at: [email protected]
· Area Agency on Aging is looking for a volunteer to drive a senior to the grocery store in Lake Ridge just 2-3 times a month. She also needs the volunteer to help her in the store which is right down the street from her home. Please call Melodee at (703) 792-4583 to learn more.
MANASSAS, Va. — In the building where once a daily newspaper was produced, vines now grow up the façade, grass grows up through cracks in the parking lot, and a sign still hangs on the front door of 9009 Church Street stating all deliveries need to be taken around back.
But no one has occupied the old Manassas Journal Messenger building since the newspaper, which changed its name to News & Messenger after combining with the Potomac News of Woodbridge, ceased publication in 2012.
NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — The Aquia Volunteer Rescue Squad building and the land it sits on will soon belong to Stafford County.
A deal brokered between the gated community’s Aquia Harbour Property Owners Association and local government officials will lead to the 22-year-old building, known as Station 9, being upgraded within the next 10 years, according to county documents. Volunteers and career fire fighters from Stafford County will continue to use the building for fire and rescue operations.
It is a great pleasure to announce that Chris Bowman has accepted the call from the Manassas Church of the Brethren congregation to become our next Pastor. Pastor Bowman will begin his new role effective September 1, 2014.
Pastor Chris comes to us with over 27 years of experience. Chris has served as Pastor of the Oakton Church of the Brethren since 2004 following pastorates in Pennsylvania and Illinois.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — When a barrel containing chemicals exploded at the landfill, fears arose that a new high school being built next door may be too close for comfort.
That barrel exploded July 30 after someone dropped it off at a chemical depot at the Prince William County Sanitary Landfill at 14811 Dumfries Road at Independent Hill. The incident prompted a response from police, fire and rescue crews, and calls from the FBI. After being shut down, the landfill reopened for regular business about two hours after the explosion.
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MANASSAS, Va. — Several incoming freshmen at Osbourn High School had their eyes opened by the fire and rescue and police departments.
MANASSAS, Va. – On August 18, police went to Malibu Sports Pub to investigate a man arguing with security over his restaurant bill. Police said that the male suspect refused to pay the bill, resisted arrest, and while in the backseat of a police car, kicked an officer twice in the chest.
Here’s the latest from Prince William police;
