Obituaries

Alta Marie Baldwin, age 104, of Manassas Virginia passed away on May 21,2017. Alta was born in Warrenton, Virginia on February 19,1913. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Stone of Manassas, Virginia; Granddaughter Jennifer Salazar and her husband Xavier, and their two children Lauren and Xavier of Dumfries, Virginia; and two brothers Harvey Poe of Annandale, Virginia and Claude Poe of North Carolina.


News

From Prince William police: 

“Armed Robbery | Abduction | Malicious Wounding – On June 1 at 5:07AM, officers responded to the 1300 block of East Longview Dr in Woodbridge (22191) to investigate a robbery. The victim, a 39-year-old woman of Woodbridge, reported to police that she was walking in the above area when she was approached from behind by an unknown male.


Event

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.

Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.


News

Plans for an improved interchange on Interstate 95 at Quantico are under review.

Engineers are looking at ways to increase access to Quantico Marine Corps Base. Options in the plan include access to and from the I-95 E-ZPass Express Lanes via a flyover, like the Joplin Road access, or a slip ramp that allows for smoother transitions, according to Amanda Baxter, a spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Transportation.


Business

James Smith was going to tear down Moo Moo Junction before he decided to open an ice cream stand there.

The small, walk-up ice cream stand opened at the corner of West and Church Streets in Downtown Manassas. The opening came one year after Smith purchased the adjacent building; a house turned office building at 9119 Church Street.


Obituaries

Michael Lee Damon, age 66, of Manassas, VA, passed away on May 29, 2017. Beloved husband of 41 years to Wanda Damon. Loving father of Amanda Damon and Andrew Damon. Dear brother of Cathy Mosser (Gary) and Debra Butler. Cherished uncle of Jacob Mosser, Brenda Mosser, Tara Cahoon (Thomas). Great uncle of Maggie, Hayden, Tucker, and Lexie Cahoon. Son-in-law of Glynn and Betty Plybon. Brother-in-law of Arlene Plybon. He was the devoted son of the late Howard "Lee" Damon and Margaret "Peggy" Damon.

Mike was a graduate of Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. He worked for Safeway Foods for over 40 years. His generosity and kindness had no limits. His love of a good cigar and bourbon was exceeded only by his love for family and friends. He found his greatest joy in knowing others were enjoying life as much as he did. Mike was a member of Prince of Peace United Methodist Church.