Amelia Breeden, Author at Potomac Local News

This week’s students on the Dean’s List

Published June 11, 2023 at 10:01AM

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Brennon Christopher Craig of Woodbridge is one of 332 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the spring 2023 semester.

Ten local students recently received scholarships from the Park West Lions Club at a dinner meeting to recognize each recipient. Scholarship recipients were Zachary Gruninger, Battlefield High School; Jayden Turner, Patriot High School; Elena Shropshire, Battlefield High School; Evan Davisson, Patriot High School; Audrey Basler, Patriot High School; Anandita Hussain, Battlefield High School; Rebecca Violett, Patriot High School; Alexis Francis, Patriot High School; Cameron Kacala, Patriot High School; and Diya Patel, Patriot High School.

Obituaries

Obituary: Donna Young (1946-2023)

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 6, 2023 at 10:55AM

Donna Young (Age 77)

Donna (Duggan) Young

Students on the Dean’s List

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 6, 2023 at 6:30AM

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“Springfield College has named Caitlyn Schreiber from Manassas to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the 2023 spring semester. Schreiber has a primary major of Health Science.”

“Thomas Kenny recently earned a degree from Grove City College on May 20, 2023. Kenny earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship and is from Woodbridge.”

Prince William

Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District taps Oregon company to make sculpture

By Amelia Breeden

Published June 1, 2023 at 3:53PM

The Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District received its water quality sculpture from reUPit.com, a company in Oregon.

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Deans list: Maelyn Pitsenbarger makes President’s List at Western Technical College

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 29, 2023 at 5:50AM

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To be included on the President’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and carry six or more credits in an associate’s degree or technical diploma program.

For more information about Western Technical College programs and services, call 608-785-9200 or visit westerntc.edu.

News

Leadership Fredericksburg graduates 16th class

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 25, 2023 at 8:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

[Photo: Leadership Fredericksburg]

The 2023 program was sponsored by Mary Washington Healthcare, Atlantic Builders, Ltd., Atlantic Union Bank., Flatter, Inc., LifeCare Medical Transports, Germanna Community College, SimVentions, and Stafford County.

At the ceremony, 2014 Leadership graduate, Joe DiStefano, was the keynote speaker sharing five lessons he learned as a leader. The 2023 Class President, Monica Hailey with Atlantic Builders, also shared a message recounting the 2023 class’s experiences.

Features

Kona Ice food truck expands to area

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 22, 2023 at 5:52PM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Kona Ice, a shaved ice company, is expanding into Bristow, Nokesville, and Quantico and will feature entertainment, frozen treats, and new fundraising opportunities in the area.

Kona’s truck, which began serving the community in March, offers a self-service dispensing system allowing for full customization. Guests have the option to choose from the 20-plus flavors and four different sizing options; child size (nine ounces), classic (12 ounces), large (16 ounces), and what the company calls a Kowabunga size (22 ounces).

Prince William

Deans List: Prince William students on Belmont University Spring 2023 list

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 22, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated May 22, 2023 at 8:56AM

Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University announced the following students who achieved the Dean’s List for the Spring 2023 semester.

Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours (excluding audit and pass/fail courses this semester) and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C (including audit, pass/fail courses, and zero-credit courses).

News

Circuit Court Clerk winners selected in Law Day art contest

By Amelia Breeden

Published May 19, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:38AM

Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Jacqueline Smith held her third annual Law Day Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2023.

Clerk Smith’s art contest had close to 1,000 votes received both online and in-person. There were three categories: high school, middle school, and elementary school.

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