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Obituary: Oscar Mecklin Johnson, 89

Oscar Mecklin Johnson, a former senior Capitol Hill journalist and chief adviser to members of Congress who drafted historic legislation, including Title IX, died of natural causes on Jan. 7, 2025, at his Arlington, Va. home with his family.

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Donald M. Haddock

Retired circuit court judge dies at 83

A lifelong Alexandrian, Haddock served on the bench for 27 years prior to his retirement in 2012.

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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Beveridge Brings Out the Best

Tom Beveridge sits at his Steinway piano with sunlight filtering through the corner window. He has agreed to play his first composition for piano, composed when he was 10 years old.

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Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years

Last dinner in Great Falls, Dec. 9, supports Stop Soldier Suicide

Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years

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Obituary: Greg Rucker Died

Obit Rucker

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County Honors Its Former Planning Commission Chairman

Peter F. Murphy: ‘Not driven by ideology or politics’

Planning award

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Robert ‘Old Folks’ Dawkins to be Honored

Memorial unveiling ceremony to be held Nov. 9.

The City of Alexandria will celebrate the legacy of Robert Dawkins, endearingly known as “Old Folks,” at the unveiling of a memorial Nov. 9 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.

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Local People Honored during Centreville Day

Annual awards are presented to worthy recipients.

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People Coming Together for Good in Time of Need

Fairfax’s American Legion Post 177 helps hurricane victims.

After Hurricane Helene dealt a devastating blow to Western North Carolina – washing away homes and livelihoods and leaving many residents and businesses without drinkable water or electricity – American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax City just had to do something. So it began collecting items for the victims and then delivering them.

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