Theresa Coates Ellis supports the Route 28 bypass, which is an extension of Godwin Drive, which would provide a direct link for drivers who commute from western Prince William County, and points south and west like Stafford and Fauquier counties, respectively, to Route 28 in Fairfax County.
The controversial road would provide a bypass route for congested Route 28 between Manassas and the Bull Run, on the Fairfax County line, and Interstate 66, where high occupancy toll lanes are being added to reduce congestion.
Stafford school officials are reviewing how much time they have before notifying a parent their child was restrained at school.
The county board will entertain changes to its student restraint and seclusion policy. Under the proposal, a school must report a restraint of a child to a parent “as soon as practical…shall make a reasonable effort that direct contact is made with the parent…”
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El Metta Nethercutt, age 93, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on October 22, 2020. She was born in Snow Hill, North Carolina on October 30, 1926 to Ed Lehman Taylor and Pearl (Sauls) Taylor. Beloved wife of 72 years to Edward Harper Nethercutt. Loving mother of Ronald E. Nethercutt, Sr. (Patty). Dear sister of Carlton Taylor (Gaynelle) and Hugh Taylor (Buzi). Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey E. Willett (Anita), Ronald E. Nethercutt, Jr. (Jill), Scott Nethercutt (Mindy), Michael Vaillancourt (Melody), Theresa Chavez (Todd), Tibethia Willett, Tammy Vaillancourt. Great grandmother of Katie Roper (Steven), Jakob Willett, Ryan Nethercutt (Jane), Amara Nethercutt, Caylin Nethercutt (Alex), Brandt Nethercutt, Dolan Nethercutt, Emma Scull, Audrey Scull, Lishan Willett, Peyton Vaillancourt, Reagan Vaillancourt, Brody Vaillancourt, Braydon Vaillancourt, Beau Vaillancourt. Great-great grandmother of Malakai Carcamo and Gabriel Ortiz. Aunt of Bobbie Nethercutt. El Metta was predeceased by her husband Edward Nethercutt, daughter Diane Willett, as well as her brother Linwood Taylor
El Metta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was kind, generous and welcomed everyone she met with open arms. She was an example to all who knew her and will be greatly missed. After High School, she moved to the DC/Metro area. While in the DC/Metro area she worked at the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover, and at two Montgomery Ward department store locations. She and her husband opened Woodbridge Glass Company in 1964. Her passions were her family, the company and art. She was a talented artist and anyone that visited her home was given a tour of her paintings, which are hanging throughout her home. She was hard working, strong willed and had a sharp intelligence, all contributing to her being a pioneer in the work force. She set the example of balance between being a wife, mother, and business professional. El Metta was a charter member of the Soroptimist International of Woodbridge since 1977. She was a club delegate from 1978 – 1980 and from 1991 – 1994. El Metta is their last Life Member.
Ian Lovejoy is running for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council.
He’s seeking his third term on the City Council, and you can watch our interview with Lovejoy in the video window at the bottom of this post.
Harry Clark is running for one of three open seats on the Manassas City Council.
You can watch our interview with Clark in the video window at the bottom of this post.