Obituaries

Jewel Roberts, age 92 of Gainesville, VA passed away on July 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband Burton and her sisters Eleanor Feld and Pearl Benghiat.

Jewel is survived by sons Joel (Sheila) of Gainesville, VA and Ira Chad (Patricia) of Shallotte, NC; grandchildren Gregory, Rebecca, Corinne and Joshua and great grandchildren Isaac, Jacob and Brayden.


News

MANASSAS — Two people are now being treated after exposure to rabies in Manassas.

Dr. Alison Ansher at the Prince William Health District office says they called the office after we reported a group of people who appeared to be in their early 20s was seen handling a bat they picked up from a sidewalk in Downtown Manassas.


Event

StoryWorx: Workhouse's First Ever FREE Book Festival
Sat, Nov 14 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Lorton, VA

Meet bestselling authors Angie Kim (Happiness Falls), 4× NFL Pro Bowler Ken Harvey (first-ever dramatic reading), and Emmy-winning WUSA9 anchor Wisdom Martin, plus Marcie Atkins, Omar Abed, Ellen R.B. Smith, and more for panels, signings, poetry, and workshops. Kids' Corner features author readings, crafts, and storytime. Browse the artisan market, catch a live Upstart Crow podcast, and explore the Workhouse galleries and artist studios—all part of Second Saturday.


Obituaries

Raymond Douglas Winterstine, 64, of Lakeridge, VA, died July 12, 2019. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 12-1:00 p.m. at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192, with a Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org , the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or a charity of your choice.


From Prince William police:

Child Abuse Investigation – On July 5 at 10:30 a.m., detectives with the Special Victims Unit, in coordination with Child Protective Services, began an investigation into alleged child abuse at the Minnieland Academy located at 14910 Feeder Ln. in Woodbridge (22193).