MANASSAS — A group marching from Charlottesville to Washington demanding the removal of President Trump, while “confronting white supremacy” will march through Manassas.
The 110-mile, 10-day “March to Confront White Supremacy” begins today in Charlottesville will follow Route 29 north through Fauquier County. Then, marchers will turn onto Route 28 and march to Manassas on Sunday, Sept. 3.
OCCOQUAN — Tourists flock to the tiny town of Occoquan just off Interstate 95 for the shops, restaurants, water views of the river, and special events in the town’s new River Mill Park.
All this has made for a tough time for drivers searching for a parking space.
Parents can track the school bus using a new app as Prince William County Public Schools students head back to class today to start the new year. [Prince William Times]
Hylton High School graduate and football standout Ahmad Brooks was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. [Insidenova.com]
DUMFRIES — Karleen Kovalcik has her work cut out for her.
A lot of the history in Virginia’s oldest town of Dumfries is anecdotal. Amateurs completed some of the archaeology studies done in the old port town that once rivaled other east coast ports during the 18th century.
Judith “Judy” Ann Harvey, loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, age 73 of Manassas, Virginia died Saturday morning, August 26, 2017 in the comfort of her home after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was the devoted wife of the late Harold Harvey.
Maria Cecilia “Cece” V. Iroma, age 48, of Woodbridge, VA, passed away on August 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jaguanath El. Loving mother of Wendolyn Iroma – El. Dear sister of Janet Sorianosos (Federico), Maria Teresa Paspe (Othello), Henry Iroma (Bambie), and Maria Socorro Winston (Steve). She was predeceased by her siblings; Jonita Whitaker, Danilo Iroma, and Carlo Iroma. Jonita’s husband Eric, and Danilo’s wife Lourdes, still survive. Born in the Philippines, she is the daughter of the late Jose and Anita (Villanueva) Iroma. Also survived by her mother-in-law Wendolyn G. El, brother and sister-in-law; Rosie, Margaret, Michael, Matheno, and Dorcas, as well as several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Cece was a kind and loving woman. Her family and friends were her heart and soul. She was actively involved in Wendolyn’s athletic career. She was well known to attend and support her daughter’s lacrosse teams at The Catholic University, John Paul the Great High School, and the Capital Lacrosse Club. Cece was a Manager at COSTCO in Woodbridge. She was a wonderful cook. Cece will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
