Mennonites raise the roof

Bob Yoder, pastor of the Dayspring Mennonite Church, just outside of Midland, encouraged the congregation to lift their voices as they stood to sing during dedication ceremonies at their new church Sunday afternoon. “I hope if the rafters aren’t high enough, you’ll raise them an inch or so with your singing,” Yoder said from behind…

Taveling to fulfill a dream

“Tres Americas, Una huella,” meaning “Three Americas, one dream,” is their motto and traversing the continents from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Alaska in their vintage car is their dream. Herman and Candelaria Zapp and their five-week old son, Nahuel Pampa, arrived in Woodbridge on Thursday in their 1928 Graham-Paige. The Zapps have been staying with…

Gunman’s friend says Wolfe behind murder

MANASSAS — Jurors, who will determine whether Justin Michael Wolfe hired friend Owen Merton Barber IV to kill Wolfe’s marijuana supplier, heard Tuesday from friend Robert Holmes Martin Jr., who testified that “it was obvious” Wolfe was behind the shooting. Barber’s ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Elaine Pasquariello, also testified in Prince William Circuit Court on Tuesday, saying…

Sniper probe heads west

Area police Wednesday made pleas for witnesses to come forward with any information about the elusive serial sniper, and issued an arrest warrant for a 42-year-old man they believe has information. Police also confirmed that Maryland bus driver Conrad Johnson, 35, was the 10th victim killed by the sniper since he began his deadly hunt…