Obituaries

Sonny L. Collier, Jr

By Press Release

On March 30, 2021 Sonny Lee Collier Jr. died at his Dumfries home following a short battle with cancer. Sonny worked for 31 years in the HVAC industry. He was married to Molly Collier for 46 years. They have 2 children, Jason Collier (daughter in law Amy Collier) and Kari Archer (son in law Chris Archer). They have 5 grandchildren; the love of Sonny’s life – Georgia, Helen, Marie, Cora and Miles.

Sonny was a great man who lived his life with strong convictions and an even stronger resolve to see his family happy and successful. Sonny’s life’s goal was to be a father and granddaddy that his family could be proud of. A celebration to acknowledge the achievement of his life’s goal will be held at noon on Monday, April 5, at Mount Paran Cemetery located at Welsh Run Road in Ruckersville, Virginia 22968. Sonny will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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Marine Corps museum hosts spring scavenger hunt

By Potomac Local News
National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. (KJ Mushung/PotomacLocal.com)

The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is offering a spring break scavenger hunt.

Participants will have the chance to explore the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, on the grounds of the National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, and safely enjoy the spring weather while learning about the history of the Marine Corps.

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Dialogue for Democracy

Event location

George Mason University, Buchanan Hall

4379 Mason Pond Drive

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

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High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.

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Manassas homeowner at odds with city over drainage issue

By Potomac Local News
Epstein's backyard at her home on Ponderosa Pine Court in Manassas.

A Manassas resident and the city government are at odds over a drainage issue in the Wellington neighborhood.

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2 charged after CVS Pharmacy robbed of medication, cash

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City police car design from 2011

On April 1, 2021, at 02:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to CVS Pharmacy, located at 9200 Centreville Road, for a report of a robbery in progress. It was reported that suspects inside the business were forcing employees and patrons to the ground.

The suspects implied they were in possession of a weapon. Two suspects were observed fleeing the scene on foot and a third is believed to have fled in a vehicle. Officers captured the two suspects that fled on foot and recovered a

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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Manassas shopping center

By Uriah Kiser
Virginia State Police bomb investigators were called to the Davis Ford Crossing shopping center at Prince William Parkway and Liberia Avenue. [Sky's The Limit Media]

A bomb threat at a Manassas McDonalds brought service to a halt tonight.

The Davis Ford Crossing shopping center, where the restaurant sits, at the corner of Prince William Parkway and Liberia Avenue, was evacuated shortly before 10 p.m.

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Joplin Road bridge to reopen after 6-month closure

By Potomac Local News
A newly rebuilt bridge that carries Joplin Road over Quantico Creek [VDOT]

Good news for commuters: the Joplin Road bridge over Quantico Creek will reopen to through traffic on Friday, April 2, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

The bridge was completely rebuilt after historic flooding on Aug. 13 required its closure.

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Stafford to hold $10 pet vaccination clinic

By Uriah Kiser

Have your cat or dog vaccinated for rabies from the comfort of your vehicle at Stafford’s drive-thru Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

The cost is $10 per pet, and you must pre-register online (link below) or visit the Stafford Treasurer’s Office. The Treasurer is holding the event in conjunction with Stafford Animal Control on the Stafford Government Center campus.

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