Driver, 33, killed early this morning in accident on Redwing Dr. in 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
FROM Prince William County Police Department Rreports 04/26/24 / Breaking News / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Transportation /
The police report said the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, lost control of the vehicle which left the roadway in Dale City before entering a ravine which caused the vehicle to roll over.
Gainesville Va. couple embarks on third career as author and editor
By E. BRUCE DAVIS Observer staff 08/08/13 / People & Places /
A Renaissance man is someone whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. John Ellis and his wife, Helen each fit the definition. Married for 43 years, each has had several occupations and are now on their third as author and editor.
It’s Farmer’s Market Week! Most produce is chemical-free at Gainesville market on Thursdays
By JAN DAVIS Observer staff 08/07/13 / Good Eating / People & Places /
The Farmers Market at The Marque on Heathcote Boulevard is a handy on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. for those getting off Interstate 66 after a long trek home from the office or for those living in the Gainesville-Haymarket areas.
Virginia forestry’s online store to close; consolidated online store in works
08/07/13 / Environment / People & Places /
Virginiai Department of Forestry's online “General Store” will temporarily cease operation on Aug. 21 to consolidate and upgrade VDOF’s online retail operations.
Yankey appointed to Agriculture in the Classroom board
08/07/13 / People & Places /
The Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom has announced Jay Yankey of Mokesville will join its board of directors. Yankey was appointed to the board July 1 and will serve a three-year term.
Stop by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at PWC Fair Aug. 9 & 10
By BENNIE SCARTON JR., Observer staff 08/06/13 / People & Places /
Oscar Mayer's popular vehicle shaped like a hot dog and staffed by personable "hotdoggers" will be on location for the first two days of the Prince William County Fair. "Driftdog" is one of six Wiernermobiles that are touring the United States this summer.
Robotics competition, Manassas vs. Manassas Park, Aug. 9 at The Manassas Museum
08/06/13 / Education / Manassas / People & Places /
Students from Metz Middle School and Manassas Park Middle School will host a robotics exhibition/competition as a finale to their week-long robotics summer camp on Friday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manassas Museum. Admission will be free during this time.
Honor Flight veterans to get a musical welcome and thank-yous from Battlefield Band Aug. 7
08/06/13 / Breaking News / Education / People & Places /
On Wednesday, August 7, members of Battlefield High School’s Marching Bobcats will greet and thank about 100 Honor Flight veterans around noon at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Coach Martin to speak at Armed Forces Appreciation Day Aug. 11 at the county fair
By BENNIE SCARTON JR., Observer staff 08/05/13 / General News / People & Places /
A retired Manassas teacher and coach who is also a retired United States Marine Corps officer honored for his heroism in Vietnam will be the keynote speaker at the second annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Prince William County Fair.
Today's Obituaries
Marian A. Snyder, 99, of Gainesville, mother of two, hospital gift shop volunteer
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marian A. Snyder of Gainesville, VA and formerly of Greenwich, CT. will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Church, North Street, Greenwich, CT on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., Mrs. Snyder, 99, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, with her family by her side.
Wayne W. Grindle, SR., “Skip,” of Haymarket
Wayne W. Grindle, SR., "Skip", 84, of Haymarket, Va. passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024. Funeral service will be Feb. 23. Please see full obituary on Pierce Funeral Home Manassas, VA website, http://www.piercefh.com
Margaret Mitchell McLeod Price, Stonewall Middle teacher for 26 years, and loved to travel
Margaret Mitchell McLeod Price, a teacher at Stonewall Middle School (now Unity Braxton) in Manassas for 26 years until her retirement in 1999, died Jan. 26, 2024. She was an avid traveler and had visited 49 states and numerous foreign countries.
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