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Woodbridge Firefighter Honored for Service

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — GEICO annually pays tribute to an active duty enlisted service member from each branch of the armed services, as well as one drilling reservist from all components, for their special achievements and contributions to the public good of the civilian and/or military community.

Operations Specialist First Class David Neuner, stationed at the United States Coast Guard Navigation Center in Alexandria and an active member of the OWL Volunteer Fire Department, was recently selected as the 2011 Active Duty GEICO Military Service Award recipient for the Coast Guard.

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Keye Hit: Nationals Win 6-5

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – With an RBI single from Kevin Keyes in the eighth and an excellent relief appearance from Trevor Holder, the Potomac Nationals defeated the Winston-Salem Dash 6-5 on Middle School Science Day. The Nationals and Dash split a four-game series.

The Nationals opened the scoring in the first off of Dash starter RHP Steve McCray. Blake Kelso walked and stole second — his tenth swipe in as many attempts. Justin Bloxom knocked a double to deep right-center that scored Kelso and Potomac had a 1-0 lead.

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Life at Kilby Goes On After Principal Arrest

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Prince William County Public Schools released new information about a principal charged with embezzlement.

Kilby Elementary School Principal Jenny Bermant has been on administrative leave since Monday following an investigation that found she charged $8,000 to a credit card that belonged to the school. The county’s school system launched an internal investigation first and then turned over their findings to police who then placed charges.

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Steak Brings Boys & Girls Clubs Online Donation Options

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MANASSAS, Va. — For the past 32 years at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Prince William County, the food of choice at their annual charity dinner has been steak. It’s a house favorite for many, but even vegetarians can appreciate the good work happening at the clubs that serve over 5,000 people each year through community engagement and club programs.

The Steak and Stake Dinner, planned for 6 p.m. Monday May, 21 at the Manassas Boys and Girls Club, will honor three stakeholder local businesses that have generously donated their time, money, and effort to making the Boys and Girls Clubs in Prince William County – The General Heiser Branch in Dumfries, Hylton Club in Dale City, and the Manassas Club – a success.

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Stonebridge Altering Woodbridge Landscape

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An aerial view of Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. The center, still under construction, sits between Dale and Opitz boulevards in Woodbridge. (Photo: Newwoodbridge.org)

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — The closer you look at the plans for Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center the more you realize the landscape of Woodbridge is changing.

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Potomac Earns First Shutout Win

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Behind a stellar start from Adam Olbrychowski, the P-Nats recorded their first shutout of the season in a 5-0 win over Winston-Salem. Potomac snapped the Dash nine-game win streak thanks in part to another three hit day from David Freitas.

Potomac started the scoring in the second off of Winston-Salem RHP Jake Petricka. David Freitas singled to lead off the inning and advanced to third on a Zach Walters double. Justin Bloxom knocked a single that scored Freitas and Walters and the P-Nats took their first lead of the series against Winston-Salem 2-0. Potomac added a third in the inning with a Wade Moore single to extend the lead to 3-0.

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Marlin and Rays Opens in North Stafford

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Marlin and Rays, a new concept restaurant from Ruby Tuesday, opened its doors in the Doc Stone shopping center. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A new seafood restaurant chain aims to bring a bit of the beach to Garrisonville Road.

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Dudenhefer Earns Top Marks from Chambers

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Mark Dudenhefer (Photo:Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, R-Stafford, Woodbridge, has received “A” ratings from both the Virginia and Prince William chambers of commerce for the 2012 Legislative Session. Grades are issued to recognize legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward, and provides analysis of the legislators’ support for the business community’s priorities.

“I am honored to have received such high marks from Virginia businesses, especially at a time when job creation is so important,” said Dudenhefer, who represents the 2nd House of Delegates District, covering North Stafford and eastern Prince William County.

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