From Prince William police:
On April 25 at 3:27AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the intersection of Prince William Pkwy and Balls Ford Rd in Manassas (20109) to investigate a two vehicle crash between a tractor double trailer and a sedan. The investigation into the cause of the crash is currently underway.
From Prince William police:
Death Investigation – On April 24 at 11:34PM, officers responded to an apartment located in the 3500 block of Sherbrooke Cir in Woodbridge (22192) to assist the Department of Fire and Rescue with an apartment fire.
DUMFRIES, Va. — The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries is closed until May.
The museum in Dumfries was once the home of Parson Weems, the biographer of George Washington who wrote the story about Washington’s inability to tell a lie and his cutting down a cherry tree with a hatchet and is undergoing renovation.
Join us on Sunday, May 31st, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a beautifully curated afternoon celebrating the romance and inspiration of European travel. We recommend arriving at 2:45 PM for the best seating. We’ll begin with a brief presentation highlighting unforgettable journeys along Europe’s iconic rivers with AmaWaterways, followed by a special screening of Under the Tuscan Sun — a heartwarming story set against the breathtaking landscapes of Tuscany and the transformative power of embracing life abroad. A minimum $5 per person donation to Manna Food Center is required to attend, and we are proud to match donations up to $500. You may also elect to donate more. Non-perishable food donations are also warmly welcomed. Raffle proceeds will benefit Manna as well, helping provide nourishment and support to families in our community. Come immerse yourself in the beauty of Europe, enjoy wonderful company, and make a meaningful difference. We look forward to welcoming you.
Timothy Warren Fleming, age 55, of Manassas, VA passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
He was born on January 14, 1962 in Arlington, VA the son of the late Benjamin Carliss Fleming, Jr and Shirley Louise (Alther) Fleming-Lyons. He was the shop manager for Vienna Lawnmower Sales & Services. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the American Motorcycle Association.
Robert Edward Fair, Sr., age 77, of Nokesville, VA passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Novant Health Prince William Medical Center.
He was born on November 24, 1939 in Manassas, VA the son of the late Noah E. and Evelyn (Payne) Fair. He was a heavy equipment operator for Hazel Construction Company. He enjoyed farming, raising goats, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Ann Fair and brother, Norman Fair.
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The Reverend Billy Tom (Bill) McDaniel of Woodbridge, VA passed away from a heart attack on April 24, 2017. He had been in poor health since a stroke at the end of 2016.
Bill was born on June 5th, 1933 in Itasca, Texas, to Charles Bunyon and Ruth Eleanor McDaniel. He was the youngest of five children. He attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and graduated from the University of Houston. He then went on to earn his Masters of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and actively served as a Presbyterian minister for 46 years.
We first tipped you last week that U.S. Education Secretary Betsy Devos will visit a Prince William County Public School on Tuesday.
Today, we learn that school is Ashland Elementary near Manassas, located at 15300 Bowman’s Folly Drive.
