Fund created for victims of fire

A fund has been created to provide for a King William County family whose home was gutted by fire on New Year's Eve.

A house rented by Bruce Manies, his wife, Crystal, and their two young daughters burned while they were out that evening. Christmas presents and all the family's possessions were destroyed, and the family dog did not survive.

Monetary donations may be sent to the Bank of Essex, Manies Family Fund, P.O. Box 1689, Glen Allen, VA 23060. -- Lisa Crutchfield