RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be putting construction on hold throughout the state for holiday travel from noon on Wednesday, July 3 until noon on Friday, July 5.
In particular, VDOT will be suspending most highway work zones and lifting most lane closures on interstates and major roads.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — No matter where you are in Virginia, you can enjoy concerts, festivals, and family-friendly events in your community throughout July.
4th of July Events & Celebrations:
Editors note: “People on the Move” is a post which recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Virginia natives as they make their way in the world.
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Orhan Kurt Andolsun – March 12, 1942 – June 13, 2019
Orhan Kurt Andolsun, 77, of Centreville, passed away at home on June 13, 2019. Orhan was born in Turkey to Feridun and Munevver Tesezer Kurt-Andolsun and came to the United States with his family as a small child. He valued education and graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Psychology. He married Sandra (Hayden) and had 3 children. He retired after a long career with the federal government.
From Prince William police:
Escape from Custody – Officers are currently on scene attempting to locate a juvenile who escaped from the custody of a Sheriff’s Deputy at the Juvenile Detention Center on Dumfries Rd [near the Prince William County Landfill]. Officers have the immediate area surrounding the facility contained as the search continues. The juvenile was returning from court on non-violent charges when the escaped occurred just prior to entering the facility.
Kenneth Thomas Nixon, SR, age 62 of Manassas, VA died at his residence on June 30, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 31, 1956 in Baltimore, MD son of Sellie Howard, JR and the late Elizabeth Nixon.
Mary Williams passed away peacefully, at home, at the age of 97, on June 25, 2019. She and her husband had lived in Northern Virginia since 1952, when James, an Air Force veteran, was stationed at Fort Meyer, VA. They moved from North Springfield to Lakeridge in 1971.
Mary was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, James Williams, in 1996. She was the oldest of five, and predeceased by all four siblings: Rose, Carmen, Nancy and Janet. Born prematurely at seven months, weighing a little over three pounds, Mary was a survivor from the start, and never changed. Her four children, Kathy (Jerry), Sandy, Scott (Marci), and Cynthia (Lowell), gave her 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
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MANASSAS —Manassas Vice Mayor Ken Elston will step down at the end of the month.
Elston accepted the positions of Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and Director of Performing Arts at High Point University in High Point, North Carolina.
