Obituaries

Charles Ray Wildman, age 89 of North Olmstead, Ohio, formerly of Manassas, VA died on July 17, 2017.

He was born on October 9, 1927 in Stowe, Ohio, son of the late Claude Ray Wildman and Ollie Jones Wildman. He was also preceded in death by his wife Doris S. Wildman.


News

From Stafford County Sheriff’s Office:

On July 18, 2017 at 1:19 a.m., the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a call from a subject who stated he had just shot and killed his father, shot his mother in the arm and was holding a cousin hostage.  


Event

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.


News

From Prince William County police:

Malicious Wounding – On July 18 at 12:38 a.m., officers responded to the 13800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway in Woodbridge to investigate a fight. The victim, a 29-year-old man of Fayetteville NC, reported to police that he and the accused were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated physically.


Obituaries

MARY VIRGINIA LUSBY, age 91, died peacefully on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, Virginia. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Richard Lusby Jr. Mary is survived by her two daughters, Bonnie Lusby and Karen (Mark) Watjen; three grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer)Watjen Jr., Christopher Watjen, and Bethany Watjen; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Angel, and Jaxson, three sisters, Betty Farr, Peggy (Lee) Conley, and Nancy Farr, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:00am-12:00pm on Monday, July 24,2017 at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home 4143 Dale Boulevard Dale City, VA 22193, funeral service to follow at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer foundation Internment is private.


Business

DALE CITY — Sheetz will be the gas station and 24-hour convenience store in Mapledale Plaza.

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved the nearly 6,000 square foot convenience store that will sit on two and a half acres of land at the corner of Dale Boulevard and Queensdale Drive in Dale City.


News

A study of school speed zones will be conducted ahead of a public hearing on an effort to slow traffic in front of the new Colgan High School.

Prince William County schools officials want to erect flashing signs near the school on both the north and southbound sides of the highway. When flashing, the signs would require drivers to slow from 55 mph to 35 mph on school days between 7 and 8 a.m. and 1:40 to 2:40 p.m.