News

Three Republican candidates seeking a seat on the Manassas City Council say they’ll stay focused on small businesses and reduce the tax burden on city residents who pay the second-highest property tax rate in Virginia.

Harry Clark, a city resident of nearly 30 years, is making his first run at elected office. Since 2002, he’s served on multiple city boards and commissions to include the Planning Commission and the Board of Equalization.


Obituaries

Richard Paul Dallos of Woodbridge, VA died peacefully on October 16, 2020 surrounded by family.  Born on February 5, 1953 in Messena, NY, he is survived by his wife Katherine, two sons Matthew (Isabel) of Woodbridge VA, Eric (Jen) of Portland ME and a step daughter Nicole (Craig) Bodycombe of Ipswich MA. He leaves behind four beloved grandchildren Brandon, Andrew, Ethan and Vivian.  As a business owner, Rick owned and operated R&R Construction for many years in the Woodbridge/Dale City are and worked for Centex homes for 14 years. In 2012 Rick opened Dalco LLC a small improvement business with his sons.  Rick was from a large family and is survived by seven siblings, Sandra (Bob) Palmer, Debbie (Mike) Keener, Randy (Trish) Dallos, Jody Dallos, Lisa (Tony) Neis, Roddy Dallos and Angel (Brian) Towne, A 20 plus year member of the Montclair Country Club, golfing was his passion and he could be found on the golf course with his wife or friends whenever possible.  A Marine and Vietnam Veteran, graveside services will be conducted by Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home at Quantico National Cemetery at 1pm Tuesday, October 27, 2020.


Event

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.


Obituaries

It is saddening to announce the death of our beloved Khammoune Vongsomsack who passed peacefully on October 13, 2020 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She was 70 years old, and was well loved and respected by families, friends and her community. Her presence will be deeply missed by all of us.

Due to Covid-19 we apologize in advance we are not able to host any gatherings before or after the funeral.


News

Maxine Lynch, 85, born September 8, 1935 began her homegoing journey on October 17, 2020 at her home in Fairfax, Virginia.

Born in Corinna, Maine, Maxine preceded in death by her parents, Harold W. Covel and Gladys (Chase) McLaughlin; son, Gary Whiting; 2 brothers, Arthur W. and Donald E. Covel, Sr.; 4 sisters, Evelyn Louise Pearl, Ellen Safford, Roberta Pratt, Dorothea Covel.