Nellie Hinderman McLeod, loving wife and mother, was born in Beeville, Texas on November 8, 1926 and passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. Nellie was a Civil Rights Activist who was the leader in the movement to integrate Chesterfield County Virginia Public Schools and other public institutions throughout Virginia. She led voter registration drives beginning in the 1960’s and she championed fair and equal treatment of blacks in the criminal
After serving as Virginia House Majority Whip since 2012, Jackson Miller is running for reelection to the 50th House Seat serving Manassas and part of Prince William County.
Miller is running against first-time candidate Lee Carter, a Democrat.
Attorney John Adams is the Republican nominee for Virginia Attorney General
He’s running against Democrat Mark Herring Justin Fairfax.
A first-time candidate, Elizabeth Guzman is the Democratic nominee for the House of Delegates 31st District, located in southern Prince William County and eastern Fauquier County.
She’s running against longtime incumbent Scott Lingamfelter, a Republican.
From Prince William County police:
Sexual Assault Investigation – On October 25, a detective with the Special Victim’s Unit gave a criminal justice presentation to a group of students in a local high school about the Special Victim’s Bureau. Following the presentation, a female student approached the detective and disclosed ongoing sexual abuse by a family member.
After serving on the city’s school board, council, and as mayor, Douglas Waldron seeks to serve a second term as the Manassas Commissioner of the Revenue.
This election season, we’re asking candidates who wish to reach our readers a “why you should vote for me” email by Oct. 27, 2017.
From Prince William County Police and Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries:
Autumn is here and – along with colorful leaves, crisp air, and shorter days – it means Virginia’s white-tailed deer are on the move. Fall is the breeding season for deer. Consequently, they are more active now than at any other time of the year.
From Northern Virginia Community College:
The Woodbridge Campus of Northern Virginia Community College will host a Military Appreciation Day, in honor of those who have and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. With 15 percent of NOVA students classified as veterans or active duty personnel, NOVA’s Office of Military and Veterans Services (OMVS) has continuously assisted active duty service members, veterans and family members to achieve their education and career goals.
From Stafford County Public Schools:
In comparing the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 average class size by department level, SCPS slightly decreased the overall average in every core subject area except English, which increased by one from 24.9 last year to 25.9 this year. Additional information is included in the 2017-2018 Stafford County Public Schools’ Class Size Report. For more information on Stafford County Public Schools’ Class Size Report, please log onto www.staffordschools.net and click on the October 24 agenda under School Board.
From City of Manassas:
City of Manassas, VA The City of Manassas Refuse and Recycling program has received the Virginia Recycling Association’s award for the second year. This year, the award was received for educating young residents during the Project Recycle Runway program.
