Prince William

Shawn Brann will be seated on the dais for a Prince William County School Board for the last time tonight. 

The acting Nokesville School Board member will step aside when Gil Trenum, the elected school board member for the district returns after a 1-year military deployment to Africa. 


Obituaries

Jean S. Nielsen Jean S. Nielsen of Lansdowne, VA., beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Nielsen, passed away Sunday October 1, 2017. Jean was a 53-year resident of Potomac, MD where she and Fred raised their family and resided until 2006. Jean was an avid gardener who served as a president of the Potomac […]


Event

Join the New Dominion Choraliers put on a concert to honor the 250th Anniversary of the USA! The music in this choral concert captures the heart and soul of the American spirit through patriotic tunes and songs from the heartland. Joining the chorus are dancers from Dance Etc. School of the Arts and accompaniment from the talented members of Legacy Brass.

This family friendly and FREE event is perfect for young and old. Kids, parents, and grandparents will be familiar with many of the songs in this inspirational program. There are two opportunities to attend: Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 pm or Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m.


News

MANASSAS — One of the city’s most historic structures is crumbling, and Manassas officials will hold a public meeting asking for residents input on whether or not to save it. 

The 35-room Annaburg Manor, located at 9201 Maple Street, was built in 1892 and was one of the first homes in then Prince William County with air-conditioning. 


Obituaries

Louis Angelo (Lou) Balboni died from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was 84 years old. Lou is survived by Marie, his loving and devoted wife, his three children; Debbie Jones and husband Lynn, Arlene Stewart and her husband John, David and his wife Susan, his five grandchildren: Daniel Stewart (Sarah), Brian Stewart, Lauren Stewart, Nicole Collins, and Matthew Collins (Erin), a sister Rose Gallagher and her husband Mike of Wakefield, MA, their children; Lisa (Joe) and their children and Michael (Melissa) and their children.

Lou was born in Roxbury, MA and moved to Rosindale, MA as a preteen. He was one of two children born to Ermete and Adalgisa Grassilli Balboni, who had each come from the Ferrara area of northern Italy in their early twenties.