Potomac Local News

Elaine Ann Ahern

Published October 15, 2017 at 7:42AM | Updated October 15, 2017 at 4:52PM

Elaine Ann Ahern, age 70 of Manassas, VA died on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. She is survived by her loving husband Michael F. Ahern; her sons Sean D. Ahern and wife Jennifer and Kevin C. Ahern and wife Alison; one sister Rosann Vitti and her six grandchildren Christopher, Michael, Jonathan, Daniel, Eden and Levi. The family will receive friends at Pierce Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9609 Center Street, Manassas, VA on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 10:30 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 12975 Purcell Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Interment at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities of the Arlington Diocese.

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Sunny Sunday? ‘Guidance indicates the low clouds will be very slow to lift today along the I-95 corridor’

By Potomac Local News

Published October 15, 2017 at 6:09AM

From the National Weather Service:

High pressure over the area will weaken rapidly through today. A cold front will push into the Mid Atlantic tonight followed by a return to high pressure early in the week and hold through the end of the week.

Obituaries

Carol Ann Wood

By Press Release

Published October 14, 2017 at 2:42PM | Updated October 14, 2017 at 4:52PM

Carol Ann Wood, age 60, of Herndon, VA passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Dulles Health and Rehab Center.

She was born on September 5, 1957 in Washington, DC the daughter of the late Clair and Genevieve (Snyder) Shaffer.

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StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center

November 14, 2026 11:00 am -5:00 pm

Event location

Workhouse Arts Center

9518 Workhouse Way

Lorton , Virginia 22079

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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.

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‘Trooper John G. Sullivan, age 26, of Stafford County’ joins Virginia State Police

By Stafford Local

Published October 14, 2017 at 12:14PM

From an email:

“Today, 30 new Virginia State Police troopers reported to their respective Division Headquarters to begin the final phase of their training. The 126^th Basic Session celebrated their graduation Friday (Oct. 6, 2017), at the state police Academy in North Chesterfield County. Upon receiving their diplomas, the new troopers finished a rigorous 29-week training session. They received instruction in more than 100 different subjects spanning hundreds of hours. Academy training includes such areas as crime scene investigation, survival Spanish, judicial procedures, self- defense, cultural diversity and firearms.

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‘The townhouse suffered severe fire damage to the majority of the basement and significant smoke damage’

By Stafford Local

Published October 14, 2017 at 11:26AM

We’ve got the first information from Stafford County Fire and Rescue Chief Mark Lockhart on a townhouse fire in the 700 block of Olde Forge Drive in Stafford County on Friday night.

Lockhart emailed us:

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An additional 34 acres of land at Bristoe Station battlefield preserved

By Potomac Local News

Published October 13, 2017 at 5:29PM

On the eve of the 154th anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station, The Civil War Trust announced it will preserve an additional 34 acres of land at the property near the intersection of Route 28 and Linton Hall Road in Bristow.

The land, which was marked for development, was donated to the trust, according to Civil War D=Trus t

Breaking News

Shots fired call prompts heavy police presence in Downtown Manassas

By Manassas Local

Published October 13, 2017 at 5:15PM | Updated October 15, 2017 at 5:47AM

MANASSAS — Police swarmed Downtown Manassas about 4 p.m. after a report of shots fired.

A neighbor who lives on Main Street just south of the railroad tracks near the Manassas Museum called 911 to report hearing gunfire. Police were unable to find a gun. However, they were able to locate juveniles whom they believed were involved in the incident.

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