Politics

Michael C. “Mike” May is making his second run for Prince William County Commonwealth Attorney.

In 2015, he was the Republican nominee for the seat but lost to Paul Ebert, who held the job since 1968. May stepped down from his elected position on the Prince William County Board of Supervisors to run for the office.


News

STAFFORD — The Stafford County School Board approved a 5% raise for all school employees in the county.

The across-the-board raise will cover teachers, bus drivers, administrators, and the superintendent which will cost the county a total of $10.6 million.


Obituaries

Marjorie Elaine Martin Coan, almost 97 years old, of Lake Ridge, VA, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Born May 25, 1922, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Leona Blanche Armstrong Martin, and Grady Leroy Martin. She grew up in Charlotte, N.C. with her sister Ruth Elizabeth Martin, and brother William Franklin Martin. In her late teens, she won the title of Miss Charlotte of North Carolina, and later became Miss North Carolina runner-up for the Miss America beauty pageant. At age 19, after completing her first year at Brevard College, N.C., she married the love of her life, George Pruitt Coan, Sr. Marjorie worked for seven years as an administrative secretary at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, until she became a professional mother to her three children, and a loving grandmother and great grandmother. She devoted herself to her family, sacrificing and working hard to provide love, care, and guidance throughout their lives.


News

MANASSAS — The Leaseweb Manassas Air Show takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m to  4 p.m.

The annual event at the Manassas Regional Airport, at 10600 Hary J. Parrish Boulevard brings thousands into the city for a show of aerial stunts and acrobatics, as well as food, demonstrations, and vendors.


Features

MANASSAS — If you can’t make the Kentucky Derby this year, Manassas plans to bring the derby home to you.

The city will hold its first “Historic Downtown Derby” on Friday afternoon, May 3, as part of its monthly First Friday events.