PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — The dedication of a new elementary school was a celebration of community and racial unity.
Residents, teachers, school administrators, and elected officials gathered Thursday, Aug. 24 for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Covington-Harper Elementary School.
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — A plan to develop 400 homes and a new mixed-use community on an old dairy farm outside Manassas is moving forward.
The houses would sit on Kline Farm, a 100-acre tract of land in Prince William County that abutts Manassas City, where Prince William Parkway meets Wellington Road and Liberia Avenues. Homes, offices, and retail shops would replace the old grain silos that stand on the property today.
Ausbert Marion Houff, Jr., age 88, of Triangle, VA, passed away on August 24, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Miller) Houff. Loving father of Diane Caulder (late Jimmy) and the late John Martin Houff (Sue). Cherished grandfather of Tina Kibler (Thomas), Derek Caulder, and Shane Caulder. Great grandfather of Antonio Kibler. Dear brother of the late Sara Goins. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Born in Washington, DC to the late Ausbert Marion Houff, Sr., and Orpha Lennore (Remsberg) Houff. Ausbert was a groundskeeper for golf courses. He was very meticulous in his work. When time permitted, he and his family enjoyed Camping, fishing, boating and water skiing. In later years he liked to watch television, especially channel 7. He was a die hard Redskins fan, and made sure his immediate family were also fans.
Melvyn Thomas Adams, age 70 of Warrenton, VA died on August 22, 2017 at Fauquier Hospital.
He was born on November 15, 1946 in Wellsville, Ohio, son of the late Orval W. and Marjorie L. Adams. He was retired from the United States Army and a member of the American Legion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Orval F. Adams and his sisters Sherry Rohr and Linda Farnsworth.
Charles Erik “Rik” Miller, 70, of Haymarket passed on August 17, 2017 in Haymarket.
He had worked as a surveyor and had a great love of the outdoors. He was a member of the Appalachian Trail Club where he maintained a portion of Hightop Peak trail. He was a hiker, backpacker, enjoyed geo-caching, and photography. Most important was his time with family.
STAFFORD — A Dumfries man was struck and killed on Route 1.
Stafford County authorities said 44-year-old Lamont Williams after he and his fiance returned a rental truck to a business at Boswell’s Corner, at the intersection of Route 1 and Telegraph Road in North Stafford.
