Manassas Park News

Police reported the following incidents: Bristow n A handgun, two cell phones, an electric razor and personal documents were stolen from a 2004 Honda CRV parked in the 12700 block of Crossman Creek Way in Bristow between 10 p.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Jamie Baisden scans every porch for wind chimes whenever he's out. His obsession may appear quirky until you realize Baisden is president of QMT Associates Inc., a major manufacturer of wind chimes.

Many people believe fireworks originated in China. Others say India made the sparkling discovery, according to fireworks.com. But July Fourth, fireworks are all about the U.S. of A. And here you can see blasts, parades and celebrations at sites from Washington to Quantico and from Manassas Park to Woodbridge.

In an unpredicted upset, state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds claimed his party's nomination for Virginia governor, defeating former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe and former state Del.

Haydon Elementary School is having its Spring Carnival on Friday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 for children over 2 or $20 per family .

The school year is almost over and both the teachers and students I've talked to are ready for a break.

Local transit officials now know how much money they will have to operate next year.

Project Mend-A-House will hold its Ninth Annual Builders' Yard Sale rain or shine Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Prince William County Landfill at 14811 Dumfries Road.

IN MANASSAS PARK ... Upcoming blood drives - Friday: From noon to 5 p.m. at BB&T Bank, 8780 Centreville Road, Manassas - Saturday: From 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at All Saints School, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas - Sunday: From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Home Depot, 8805 Liberia Ave., Manassas To make an appointment, call 1-800-272-0024. Something for ...

Lighthouse Assembly of God will host a yard sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Sudley and Gum Spring roads.

The City of Manassas Park, Department of Parks and Recreation will host the local Hershey's Track and Field Games on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Manassas Park High School.

An elderly woman died after a car she was traveling in crashed Saturday night, police say.

The Park West Lions Charities Inc. will have an "All You Care to Eat" Spaghetti Dinner.

After six years of service to the Habitat for Humanity, Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park - the maximum allowable under the bylaws - Donna Flory and Glenn Rhodes recently attended their last board meeting.

With 1,000 volunteers and 30 school buses to move supplies from the old Manassas Park Elementary School to the new one, the community project went off like clockwork.

Barack Obama doesn't have anything on the Hatcat. Way before Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States with the slogan, "Yes, we can," Hosea "Hatcat" Mills was leading the "Yes You Can! Young Lady Young Man" mentoring organization in Manassas Park.

The Flory Small Business Center Inc. will host a full-day conference on "Start, Manage and Grow Your Business" Saturday at the Manassas Park High School.

The 12 recipients of $1,000 scholarships have been announced by the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber of Commerce.

The Cougar Literacy 5K run/walk will be May 2 at 8 a.m. at Cougar Elementary School, 9330 Brandon St., Manassas Park.

Earth Day 2009 will be celebrated in Old Town Manassas to not only promote the need for a sustainable environment, but to encourage people to donate what they don't need to others who might.