Eunice Louise Turner passed away on August 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late William Billy Turner Jr. Loving mother of Tammy Louise Lester (Larry), Helen “Sissy” Hughes (Bob), Willy Turner, Herbert “Buddy” Turner. Cherished grandmother to Christopher, Shawn, Tawnya, Chrissy, Timmy; and great-grandmother to Destiny, Alisha, Jade, and Willy. […]
From Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington:
A weekend food collection for hungry children at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville has workers and volunteers thrilled at the St. Lucy Food Project, a program with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. A summer food drive at the church yielded an unprecedented 7,000 pounds in food donations for this time of year.
MANASSAS — There are some new members on the Habitat for Humanity Prince William County Board of Directors.
From an email:
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.
DALE CITY — A new signal light at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Dale Boulevard is active.
The light stops westbound traffic on Dale Boulevard to that drivers exiting Interstate 95 south can turn left onto the boulevard.
From Prince William County police:
Aggravated Sexual Battery – On August 1, detectives from the Special Victims Bureau, in conjunction with Child Protective Services, began an investigation into an assault which was reported to have occurred at a residence located in Manassas in December of 2016.
HAYMARKET — Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie was in Haymarket on Tuesday for National Night Out.
These photos, sent to us by the Prince William County Republican Committee, show the Republican with Prince William County Gainesville District Supervisor Peter Candland, and Gainesville School Board representative Alyson Satterwhite, talking with residents.
MANASSSAS — Tim Kaine came to the Independence Empowerment Center in Manassas on July 28 to discuss healthcare, and the to discuss the health care needs of individuals with disabilities.
The day after Republicans failed to repeal and replace Obamacare, Kaine issued this statement to Potomac Local in an email:
Ira C McQuinn Jr, born on December 28,1935 in Indiana to Ira and Gertrude McQuinn passed away on July 29, 2017.
Mac, as he was known by all, was one of the most friendly, lovable guys around. He went into military service in 1955 and proudly served his country in the Army until his retirement in 1979. During the time of his service he was stationed in France, Germany, Johnson Island, Greenland, Vietnam, Korea, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Virginia. He was awarded the Army Commendation medal; Good Conduct Medal (8th Award); Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60; Vietnam Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm (2nd Award) and the Mechanics Badge w/Bar. Upon returning to the States his duties were focused on helping those new to the service to learn and grow. He was an instructor at the Army Training School and we in charge of the students there.
Sonya Fealeashia Rose-Moore, 44 of Centreville, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Alexandria.
Sonya was a homemaker and deeply devoted to her family.
