Obituaries

It’s with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Carlos Hernan Gonzalez on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in his home.  He is the son of the late Jose Arcadio and Genara Cruz Gonzalez of Chirilagua, El Salvador and son in law of the late Cipriano and Blanca Rosa Chicas of Chirilagua, El Salvador.

Carlos left his birth country of El Salvador for the United States in 1983.  He settled his family in Northern Virginia residing in Alexandria, Arlington, and presently in Woodbridge.  He was a great and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grand-father, friend, and an example to those close to him.


Originals

The county animal shelter is supposed to be a clean, safe haven for pets who have wandered away, or for animals who have nowhere else to go.

The 45-year-old animal shelter on Bristow Road in Prince William County, however, is described as a place so disgusting employees and volunteers who pause to eat during their lunch breaks do so in a kitchen full of mouse droppings.


News

When officials decided to start school three weeks before Labor Day, there were some concerns students riding buses to and from school would be sweating due to a lack of air conditioning.

Some cafeteria workers inside the schools also labor without air conditioning. It’s a problem, after all, as temperatures in mid-August can sweltering.


Event

Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!

Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.


Originals

For years, pleasure boat owners have found a safe tax harbor in Prince Willam County.

They’ve docked their boats there, in part, because the personal property tax rate on boats, trailers, and other recreational vehicles has been so low — $0.0001 per $100 of assessed value