A 15-question trivia quiz turned out to be the star of the evening at an annual taste of the town dinner for Literacy Volunteers of America – Prince William.
The questions ranged from “Before they were the Potomac Nationals, what team was the Prince William Cannons affiliated with?” to “what do you call a word that has two meanings?”
From the Prince William County Solid Waste Division
“In commemoration of Flag Day [June 14], and just in time to celebrate Independence Day with style, take a good look at your current flag. If the American Flag flying at your home or business is faded, torn, tattered or frayed, then it should be replaced and no longer displayed.
Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
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From Prince William police:
“Armed Robbery – On June 7 at 3:41AM, officers responded to the 7-11 convenient store located at 13050 Nokesville Rd in Nokesville (20181) to investigate a robbery. An employee of the business reported to police that an unknown man entered the store, brandished a gun, and took an undisclosed amount of money before leaving the business on foot. A police K-9 searched for the suspect who was not located. There were no injuries reported.
Metro says its oldest and most unreliable series rail cars will be retired sooner than planned.
From Metro:
D W “Don” Franklin, 86, of Manassas died June 4, 2017, in Fort Mill, SC.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frances Franklin and his parents, Clyde Allen and Ercelle Ruth Wurts Franklin.
Doris L. Sexton Henderson went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, June 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Doris was born February 1, 1928 in Volney, Virginia to the late Earl and Eva Mae Sexton. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Sue Henderson Etheridge, sister’s, Nannie Lou Cox, and Billie Ruth Cox.
From Prince William police:
“*MISSING ENDANGERED ADULT: The Prince William County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing, endangered adult, Brandi Robinson. The investigation revealed that Ms. Robinson left her residence on Lynn St in Woodbridge and headed towards her grandmother’s residence on Princess St. in Alexandria around 2:00PM.
Proud to join @GovernorVA as he signed my bill HB 1709, requiring school principals to notify parents of a bullying incident w/in five days. pic.twitter.com/HPXGpIegqR
— Eileen Filler-Corn (@EFillerCorn) June 6, 2017
