Obituaries

Rosalie B. Austin, 73, of Stafford, Virginia on June 17, 2019. The family will receive visitors Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 12805 Valleywood Dr., Woodbridge with interment to follow at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Rosalie.


News

MANASSAS — The Broad Run Virginia Railway Express station is about to undergo a radical change.

VRE officials this week will be asked to support a plan to build a 600-space commuter parking lot on the north side of the tracks at the commuter rail station located at the Manassas Regional Airport.


Event

Join me during this National Craft Open Studios weekend, a celebration of Amrican craft organized by the American Craft Council (ACC). Come visit my studio July 18-19th, 11am-5pm at 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD. Please drop in, see how my work is created, tour my studio and try your hand at hammering some metal.


Obituaries

Mathew Lee Barber, 28, of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2019. Born December 11, 1990 in Prince William County Virginia. He was the son of Kevin Ray Barber and Susan Marie Barber. Mat attended Potomac Senior High School. He was formerly employed at Koons Kia of Woodbridge as a prep technician. He then became self-employed and started his own business "Barber’s Hauling" of Woodbridge, Virginia. Mat was committed to both his family, extended family and friends. His bond with his brother was steadfast. He was best known for his generous heart, tremendous sense of humor and his quick wit. Mat was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather Joe Cropper of Triangle; Paternal Grandfather Ray Barber and Maternal Uncle Raymond Cropper of Fredericksburg. He is survived by his parents Kevin Ray Barber of Woodbridge and Susan Marie Barber of Triangle, brother Chris Barber (Diane), two nephews Eli Mathew and Max Easton, Maternal Grandmother Peggy Cropper of Triangle and Paternal Grandmother Rosemarie Barber of Gainesville, Paternal Uncle Kenneth Barber of Falls Church and Maternal Uncle and Aunts Carol Coulter of Stafford; Leslie Cropper of King George; Hilda Martin of Stafford; Jerry Cropper of Midland; and Terry Cropper of Triangle. Memorial services will be held Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. Interment will immediately follow at Dumfries Cemetery of Dumfries, Virginia. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the VA 529 account for Mathew’s nephews.


Originals

DUMFRIES – The operators of a series of gaming facilities in Virginia now has its eye on Dumfries.

The Colonial Downs Group announced the acceptance of paperwork by the  Prince William County Clerk of the Court to begin the process of a Town of Dumfries voter referendum to allow a satellite wagering facility in accordance with a state code of Virginia.


Good Morning Prince William –

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please visit our website. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.


Features

LORTON — On Saturday, June 29, Workhouse Fireworks will illuminate the Northern Virginia landscape in a choreographed display of pyrotechnic light and thunder.

This annual celebration kicks off a season filled with art exhibitions, summer camps, outdoor concerts, the opening of the new Lucy Burns Museum, and events including the fourth annual Workhouse Brewfest craft beer festival and haunted trail.