From police:
Hit and Run
At approximately 12:20 a.m. on October 4, 2017, Manassas City Police responded to the intersection of Liberia Ave and Centreville Road for a report of a hit and run. The victim told police the suspect vehicle struck her vehicle in the rear, and then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle was reported to be dark in color, possibly a Chevrolet.
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Calico Jacks in Downtown Manassas is moving to the corner of Cente and Battle streets, at 9115 Center Street.
From an email:
We're very excited. We're planning a mid-October move. The lease at our current Battle Street location is up in November, so when we heard the beautiful building was available we jumped at the chance to get in.
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Here's a tasty bit of news: Sam Hem will open a new doughnut shop on Route 28 in Manassas.
"Donut Island" is located at the intersection of Route 28 and Cockrell Road.
In addition to morning pastries, the shop will offer klobasnek, a popular dish in his native southeast Texas which is bread filled with sausage links, or ground sausage.
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Starting Nov. 1, military veterans who find themselves on the wrong side of the law will have their cases eligible for a special hearing on a new court docket.
The "veterans docket" will deal with veterans issues, and many of the cases it will hear are people wrangling with substance abuse and mental health issues. Many times these can lead to theft and veterans being charged with larceny.
When returning from combat, for the most part, many returning veterans can reintegrate into society. Others may have issues, and cannot shake the horrors of the battlefield.
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The National Park Service will spend $817,000 to repair a historic Stone Bridge at Manassas battlefield.
From a press release:
Historic Stone Bridge — near the site where the first shots were fired during the first battle of the Civil War— is about to get a major facelift. Construction to stabilize the bridge foundation, repair historic stone masonry and repave the surface begins the week of October 9 and is expected to wrap up in January 2018. The bridge will remain open during most of the work.
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From an email:
The National Park Service (NPS) is actively working to remove paint that was poured and sprayed on the General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson monument at Manassas National Battlefield Park. The vandalism happened overnight and was discovered at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4.
Vandals poured a large quantity of white paint on three of the four sides of the polished granite base, and “Dead!!!” was painted in gold spray paint. NPS law enforcement park rangers are investigating the incident; anyone with information is asked to call 301-714-2235.
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MANASSAS -- One of the city's most historic structures is crumbling, and Manassas officials will hold a public meeting asking for residents input on whether or not to save it.
The 35-room Annaburg Manor, located at 9201 Maple Street, was built in 1892 and was one of the first homes in then Prince William County with air-conditioning.
Later used as a nursing and rehabilitation complex in the 1960s through 2007, the property is now owned by Novant.
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From police:
Pedestrian Struck
At approximately 8:10 p.m. on October 2, 2017, Manassas City Police responded to the intersection of Hastings Dr and Dumfries Rd for a report of an accident with injuries involving a pedestrian. On scene police located an adult male victim who sustained severe injuries. The investigation revealed the pedestrian was crossing Dumfries Rd outside of the crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle travelling south on Dumfries Rd. The vehicle travelling on Dumfries Rd had a green light and was travelling at or below the posted 35 mph speed limit. The victim, a 19-year-old resident of Manassas, was flown to a local area hospital. No charges have been filed. Investigation is ongoing.
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From a press release:
In 1991, Dr. Gail Kettlewell, Provost of Northern Virginia Community College, had a vision for a new orchestra in Manassas and Prince William County. This orchestra, originally called the NOVA-Manassas Community Orchestra, began performing at Grace United Methodist Church in 1992. Over the years the orchestra has grown in both size and stature. In 2010, the ensemble moved into its new home in the Hylton Performing Arts Center, and was renamed the Manassas Symphony Orchestra in 2011.
In 2015, the MSO, under the direction of Music Director James Villani, was recognized as the winner of The American Prize for Orchestra Performance, Community Orchestra Division, and is now recognized as among the best volunteer orchestras in the country. To celebrate its 25 years of service to the community, the 2017-2018 Subscription Concert Season will feature some of the favorite pieces and soloists from past concerts, as well as pieces that they have not played before.
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MANASSAS -- The Prince William County Planning Commission will not hear the Kine Property case on Wednesday as originally scheduled.
The proposed development would bring 400 new homes on 100 acres of land at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Liberia Avenue just outside Manassas.
Those who were going to attend the 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 Planning Commission meeting, or will view its upcoming agenda will not that the Kline development remains on the agenda.
