Obituaries

Bernard Oliver Ames

By Press Release

Bernard Oliver Ames, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2016 in Manassas, VA. Founder of Ames Funeral Home, 8914 Quarry Road, Manassas, VA. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Harmon Ames. Mr. Ames is survived by his son Bishop Dr. Malcolm O. Ames (Debra), three grandchildren Malcolm Jamal (Erica), Daniel and Ayana Ames; three great grandsons; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 3pm to 9pm Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Ames Funeral Home and Monday, August 8, 2016 from 10am to 11:45am at First Baptist Church, 9258 Center Street, Manassas, VA where a funeral service will be held at 12noon. Interment, Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Travel & Movie Matinee: Under the Tuscan Sun

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

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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.

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Stafford leaders cry foul over regional tourism efforts

By Potomac Local News

Stafford County leaders say they don’t get a fair shake when it comes to the region’s efforts to attract out-of-town travelers.

Members of the that county’s Board of Supervisors earlier this month took issue with visitfred.com, a regional website designed to attract tourists to the region. They said happenings in Fredericksburg City are highlighted more frequently than those in Stafford.

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Firefighter burned at Occoquan Road house fire

By Potomac Local News

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Woodbridge, VA July 26, 2016 — 8:45 p.m. Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a house fire at 13412 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge. Initial units arrived on scene within minutes and reported fire showing from the first and second floor. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down on the first floor, but were driven out from the second floor as fire vented through the roof and for fear of a roof collapse. Firefighters had the fire under control within 50 minutes.

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Stafford’s Adventure Brewing expands to Fredericksburg

By Potomac Local News
Future Home of Adventure Brewing South

In January 2016 Adventure Brewing Company purchased Blue & Gray Brewing Company, the oldest brewery in the Fredericksburg area. 

Since that time, the team from Adventure Brewing has kept the Blue and Gray moniker while the transition of federal and state licensing has taken place. As of July 16, the official name will become Adventure Brewing South.

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Antwi charged in Dale City stabbing

By Potomac Local News

From Prince William police: 

Malicious Wounding | Stabbing Investigation – On July 25 at 11:03PM, officers responded to the area of Emberdale Dr and Eileen Ct in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate a stabbing. The investigation revealed that the victim, a 25-year-old man of Alexandria, and the accused, an acquaintance, were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated. During the encounter, the accused picked up a knife and threw it at the victim striking him in the upper body. The parties eventually separated and the victim contacted police. A responding officer located and detained the accused a short distance away without incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life threatening injuries. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without incident.

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