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Published February 19, 2013 at 12:40PM | Updated February 19, 2013 at 3:47PM

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News from Content Partner Prince William / Manassas Boys and Girls Clubs

MANASSAS, Va. — Local board members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington – Prince William County / Manassas Branches will be hosting a Celebrity Bartending Charitable Fundraising Event on Thursday, February 21 from 5 -8 p.m. Hosted at the Old Towne Sports Pub in Manassas, no cover charge and all tips will be donated directly to the Boys & Girls Club to help fund their education and career development programming.

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Reeling From Medical Burns, Stafford Veteran Filing Against U.S.

By Potomac Local News

Published February 19, 2013 at 12:23PM | Updated February 19, 2013 at 1:59PM

Army veteran Steven Anthony was burned while at the VA Medical Center for surgery in 2011. Now he’s in the process of suing the federal government after they denied his claim for negligent medical treatment. This photo was taken following his injuries.

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Steven Anthony served his country in the U.S. Army from 1984 to 1989.

The Stafford resident said he used to have a normal life after his time in the Army, and for years was active in the Suzuki Motorcycles Owners Club.

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4 in Custody after Vehicle Slams into House

By Potomac Local News

Published February 19, 2013 at 9:14AM | Updated February 19, 2013 at 1:34PM

Residents inside this home in the 3400 block of Choate Court in Woodbridge got a rude awakening after a truck slammed into their house on Tuesday. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]

Update 1:30 p.m.

This morning’s ordeal that ended in a pick-up being crashed into a home in Woodbridge began just after midnight at an emergency shelter in Manassas.

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60 Homeless in Manassas Fire

By Potomac Local News

Published February 19, 2013 at 1:39AM | Updated February 19, 2013 at 2:47PM

The portion of a roof at an apartment building collapsed during a fire last night near Manassas. [Photo: Dale City Volunteer Fire Department]

Update 2:45 p.m.

At least 60 people are homeless following a fire at a Manassas-area apartment complex last night.

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Missing Woman, 78, Suffering Alzheimer’s Found

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2013 at 10:29PM | Updated February 19, 2013 at 10:39AM

Update 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

Prince William police said a woman missing from her home last night was found and is doing fine this morning.

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Victim Had Gasoline Sprayed in Face

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2013 at 4:56PM

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WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Police said a woman sprayed another woman with a gas pump during an argument.

More in a press release from Prince William police:

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Manassas Police Investigate Stolen Car, Burglary

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2013 at 4:15PM

MANASSAS, Va. — Police in Manassas are investigating reports of a stolen car and a burglary.

The following incident report was submitted to us from Manassas police:

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Helicopter Called after Driver Tried to Ram Police

By Potomac Local News

Published February 18, 2013 at 4:11PM

BRISTOW, Va. — After police were called to a home in Bristow for a report of someone brandishing a firearm, police had a react quickly when someone tried to hit police with a car, according to police reports.

More in a press release from Prince William police:

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