WOODBRIDGE — School officials want to send a message to drivers on Prince William Parkway: Slow down.
This fall, the new John D. Jenkins Elementary School will open, located near the busy intersection of the parkway and Hillendale Drive, where a Sheetz gas station sits.
MANASSAS — Customers at Manassas restaurants or breweries could leave the establishment with drinks in hand.
The city has applied for a local special events license that would allow for designated areas to be set up to where people could drink outside, near where they purchased their drink.
Trieu Van Nguyen, 74, of Woodbridge, Virginia on June 18, 2019. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 4-9 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, Virginia 22192. In lieu of flowers donations can be may to the Buddhist Association of America, 9105 Backlick Rd., Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, Phone: 703-781-4306.
Barbara Sue Isbell passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John B. and Ida Mae Miller, and a son, Weldon Earl Isbell. Barbara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Billy W. Isbell and a son James A. Isbell of the home, a daughter, Patricia G. Isbell of Dale City, Virginia, and a granddaughter Amanda K. Ward-Isbell of Old Hickory, Tennessee, a brother Thomas T. Miller for Orange, Texas, a niece Charlotte Williams of Orange, Texas, and a niece, Gwendolyn Mathis of Tyler, Texas.
Barbara Sue Miller was born in a tent in the Kilgore, Texas oil fields on December 22, 1936. Her father was a carpenter who took his family around Texas in a homemade trailer during her childhood. Barbara married Billy Isbell on December 31, 1954 then graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas the following May. Barbara and Billy moved around the country the following twenty years during Bill’s military career. Barbara and Bill moved to Woodbridge, Virginia in 1971 and settled in following his retirement from the U.S. Army.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 am and 5 pm then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 pm.
QUANTICO — One of the canine stars of Superpower Dogs, now showing daily at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, will greet Museum visitors on Saturday, June 22.
Ricochet, a surf and therapy dog who helps people with special needs and veterans with post-traumatic stress, will be on site for a day dedicated to service dogs and their support of those who serve.
STAFFORD — Multiple Democrats will seek seats in Stafford County’s November election.
The Stafford County Democratic Committee held its nominating caucus on Saturday, June 1 at the Rowser Building in Stafford County
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The new Thomasson Barn Road connecting Hornbaker Road and Discovery Boulevard is now open.
Brentsville District Supervisor Jeanine Lawson said, “It is good to see Thomasson Barn Road come to fruition on time and budget. With the addition of new office space, and the growing popularity of 2 Silos-Farm Brew Live, traffic in this portion of Innovation Park is increasing daily. By opening a second access point here, the county ensures that traffic will move smoothly as additional businesses locate here.”
FREDERICKSBURG — Officials have decided to renew talks about an outer connector road, an Interstate 95 bypass that would help alleviate congestion.
During a meeting of the Fredericksburg Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO), officials set plans for new discussions regarding the long-planned project that dates back to the 1990s.
